Chapter 261

Sean’s eyes widened into saucers as he saw Kirk’s linger nearing the “share” button. He snatched Kirk’s phone from him and yelled. “Have you gone mad?”

If this were to get publicized, it would indeed clear up all the rumors. But Kirk could very well end up sleeping on the couch for the rest of his life.

Sean fell like he was sullering too much for the sake of his friend’s happiness.

By the time Sean dropped Kirk back home, It was already 9 pm.

And the reason he managed to send the drunken man home so early was thanks to the brilliant job Caroline had done cultivating Kirk Kirk’s internal clock was never out of sync.

Around 8 pm, he drowsily woke up and Insisted that his wile was waiting for him at home. He groaned that he couldn’t return home late and that he had to get back no matter what.

Hearing Sean’s words, Caroline didn’t know if she should laugh or cry.

She helped Kirk to the couch while she said to Sean, “Thank you. Sorry about the trouble too.”

Sean shrugged it off.

She glanced at him and asked, “How did he end up so drunk?”

Sean went silent for a moment before saying, “Well, it’s because of you.”

“Because of me?”

“Yeah.” Sean rubbed the skin between his brows and began to fabricate a tale, “Kirk saw the rumors about you and Adrian and felt inferior.

So off he went for a drink.”

Even Sean found himself cringing at this explanation. Kirk was an intelligent man–when had he ever felt inferior?

Nonetheless, Caroline wholeheartedly believed his words.

“I never thought it would cause him such distress.”

It suddenly dawned on her why Kirk got so jealous when she had complimented Eddy back then.

Her actions were tantamount to trampling on his pride as a man.

Seeing the pitiable expression in Caroline’s eyes, Sean couldn’t help but leel the guilt that threatened to engulf him.

But for the sake of his friend, he could only bite the bullet and play along. “Yeah… I guess I’ll leave him in your care.”

Caroline nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure Kirk regains his confidence.”

With an apology in his heart, Sean turned to leave.

Back in the house, Caroline looked at her husband, who was sound asleep on the couch. She couldn’t help the grin that stretched across her face.

She headed for the bathroom and filled a basin with warm water to wipe him down.

As she did so, she couldn’t resist thinking about things.

In fact, she had once considered this Issue before, which explained why she didn’t want the outside world to know who she had married.

If news leaked about the fact that she had married a measly mid–level employee of Morrison Corp, it wouldn’t take long for comparisons between him and Eddy to dominate the internet.

By then, it would only be an even more massive blow to Kirk.

By the looks of it, it was up to her to protect her sweetheart.

+15 BONOS Thinking about the word sweetheart her tips pulled into an even wider smile. She leaned down, louched her lips against Kirks and whispered, “Ho–ney.”

She articulated each syllable on its own, making sure what she said was clear as day.

Under tonight’s sky, there existed a unique tendemess.

“You know, there’s no need to feel inferior at all. To me, you are and will always be the best.”

Caroline nestled up against Kirk’s muscular chest and cooed to herself.

Unbeknownst to her, the corners of Kirk’s lips hooked up slightly in a grin.

The curtain of darkness in the sky soon lit up brightly.

As the moming progressed, the aroma from the dining room woke Caroline up.

She opened her eyes groggily and saw Kirk with an apron on, cooking. “Why did you get up so early?”

She made her way to the dining table and was greeted by the dozen or so dishes already laid out neatly. All sense of sleep left her body.

“What time did you get up?”

All sorts of meat, poultry, and fish adorned the table. Was there a celebration?

Kirk flashed her a smile. “Quick, go and freshen up.”

Caroline found herself being pushed into the bathroom. However, she turned back and looked at Kirk, adamant. “What time did you even get up?”

Wasn’t he beyond intoxicated last night?

“Be quick. Otherwise, the food will cool. It won’t taste as good then.”

She had no choice but to freshen up