My Six Brothers Killed Me (Caroline) novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249 The Choice

“Go tell her this,” Blake said coldly. “I’d rather stay single for the rest of my life than accept a marriage she arranged for me. So don’t waste your time on me–I’ll never be interested in you.” Blake’s tone was as frosty as his expression, not a trace of warmth in either.

With those words, he stepped into his car and drove off.

He had only one destination in mind–Caroline. He needed to clear things up with her.

But when he reached the restaurant, he found the place closed.

That caught him off guard, stirring a strange mix of emotions–he couldn’t tell if it was relief or regret.

Usually, as long as it was within operating hours, the place never shut its doors.

Caroline had told him before that closing even for a day meant losing a good amount of income.

Which meant… she must’ve closed early just to wait for me.

And I’d disappointed her. Again.

A honk from behind snapped him out of his thoughts.

He hit the gas and drove off, heading straight for Galaxy Bay Residences.

Aside from her home, he couldn’t think of anywhere else she’d go.

As he neared the entrance to the neighborhood, Blake’s eyes caught a familiar figure–Caroline was riding her electric scooter toward the gate.

He swerved and pulled his car in front of her, blocking her path.

“Caroline, it’s not what you think-” Blake rushed out of the car, desperate to explain.

But Caroline just smiled. There was no trace of anger on her face. “You don’t have to explain. I get it,” she said calmly.

you have

She knew Blake well enough to know he wasn’t like Linden, not some charming playboy stringing women along.

And she figured it must’ve been the other woman who came after Blake.

Still, seeing another woman so close to him had stirred a discomfort inside her that she couldn’t quite shake.

Blake’s tense expression relaxed a little, and he asked, “So … can we still go for fondue together?”

Caroline paused, then said, “Let’s skip the fondue tonight. There’s a quiet place nearby–we can eat there.”

On the way back, she had thought it through.

Blake had always been sincere with her. This time, he hadn’t done anything wrong. She shouldn’t take it out

on him.

They picked a quiet little bistro nearby, perfect for a private conversation.

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Chapter 249 The Choice

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Sitting across from her, Blake looked apologetic. “What happened today … it was my fault. I’m sorry

Caroline tilted her head slightly. “You didn’t do anything wrong. What are you apologizing for?

Blake didn’t answer right away. Instead, he explained, “That woman today was someone people tried to set me up with. I never agreed to anything from the start.”

“Oh,” Caroline responded quietly. Then, with a faint, detached tone, she asked, “If someone’s trying to set you up, she must come from a good family–smart, attractive, the whole package, right?”

Her tone was neutral, but her heart felt heavy.

Maybe she’d been too naïve, thinking love was enough–that just by accepting him, they could be happy.

She had forgotten one crucial thing–Blake wasn’t just any man. He had family, influence, and status. People were watching his every move.

How could they ever accept a woman like her–no background, no fortune, nothing to her name?

There were just too many things standing between them.

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