Chapter 51

I don't know if Brandon is suspicious. He got out of the car and walked home with me.

I looked at his gloomy face and pretended to be curious, "I was going to ask you, weren't you on a business trip today? Why did you come back suddenly?"

"You don't seem to be in a good mood either."

Brandon frowned, "Don't mention it. I got to the airport this morning, but the supplier didn't show up, so I had to take a cab back."

Knowing what had happened to Brandon earlier, I didn't say anything and silently watched him act.

"I'll never work with that supplier again."

He gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with anger. His state made me suspect that this statement was not directed at the supplier but at Elora.

I nodded and comforted him, "Alright, don't work with anyone who makes you angry. Stay away from them."

Brandon silently glanced at me, then surprisingly reached out and hugged me, sighing, "Caroline, you're still the best."

I listened silently, not saying a word.

Maybe everything that just happened was fake, but Brandon's words seemed to come from his heart.

I looked up into his eyes, trying to find any hint of regret.

But there was nothing, only the gentle mask he always wore when facing me. He had never given me his true heart.

I sneered and gently broke free from his embrace, "Alright, let's go home quickly before someone sees us."

Brandon might have been genuinely tired, so he nodded and didn't continue acting.

We went home together, and Shirley looked at us in surprise.

It was almost noon, and Brandon instructed Shirley, "Make me something to eat, I'm hungry."

Shirley went to the kitchen to busy herself. As I was about to go to my room, Brandon grabbed my hand, "Stay and eat with me."

"I already had lunch with Kathy."

Brandon still didn't let go, "Just eat a little."

Soon, Shirley made a few simple dishes. Actually, I was already hungry after all this, but since I told Brandon I had just eaten, I could only pretend to eat a few bites.

Shirley also sat down, and we ate together.

Suddenly, I asked, "By the way, I saw Elora this morning when I was dropping off Brett. I just found out her husband is in the same industry as us."

Mentioning Elora, Shirley and Brandon's expressions changed.

Shirley was jealous, clearly knowing that Elora had given Brandon a child.

Brandon, on the other hand, was impatient and annoyed, "Yeah."

I pretended not to see Brandon's expression and playfully scolded him, "You really are something, not even telling me. She said she met her husband at our company, and I didn't even know."

Brandon continued eating, "Nothing worth mentioning."

"Let's invite Elora and her husband over for dinner sometime. You said her husband's last name is Jordan, and he's in the same industry as you. What a coincidence."

Brandon frowned slightly, "Forget it, her husband is quite busy."

I smiled lightly, "So what? No matter how busy he is, he should have time for a meal. It's settled then. I'll invite her next time I see her."

Brandon nodded and sighed deeply, "Do as you please."

He quickly finished eating and said to me, "Caroline, I'm going to lie down for a while."

I nodded, watching him go upstairs, then turned to Shirley.

She had been listening to our conversation, thinking I hadn't noticed. I said with a hint of emotion, "Elora is really something. She found a rich husband and lives in a big villa next to Brandon's mom's house. I heard that house is very expensive."

Hearing this, Shirley couldn't hide her jealousy anymore and even started to praise me, "So what if her husband is rich? It's not her own money. It's still better to run a company like you did before and earn your own money."

I thought to myself that Shirley was insanely jealous, and my importance in her eyes had probably diminished.

"Everyone has different pursuits."

"I ran into Elora this morning, and she told me she's planning to have a second child. It seems she's very happy. And her son Jason, you haven't seen him, but he's really cute."

Hearing this, Shirley clenched the cloth she was using to wipe the table tightly before finally letting go.

"Really?"

I nodded, "Yes, the first time I saw Jason, I thought he was Brandon's illegitimate child. Jason looks so much like Brandon when he was a kid."

Shirley forced a smile, "Then Jason must be quite handsome."

"When Elora comes over for dinner, I'll show you. You'll understand when you see him."

After I finished speaking, Shirley nodded and didn't say anything else.

I looked at her, seeing her eyes filled with a murderous look.

I laughed inwardly. I needed to stir up her jealousy to make her help me deal with Brandon and Elora.

I went upstairs, and in the room, Brandon was looking at his phone and laughing. When he saw me come in, he immediately put on a serious face.

"Caroline, why are you here?"

"I'm tired from shopping today, so I came up to rest."

Brandon nodded and lifted the blanket on the bed. As soon as I lay down, he came over and started touching me inappropriately.

I felt disgusted, my skin crawling. I pushed his hand away, "What are you doing? Shirley is still outside doing housework."

"So what? She wouldn't dare come in. Besides, we're husband and wife; no one can control us."

I thought to myself how cold-blooded Brandon was. He had just lost a child, yet he acted as if nothing had happened.

But I couldn't bring it up. As I was thinking of how to refuse, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Brandon, having his mood ruined twice in one day, was already in a foul mood. He stormed to the door and yanked it open, shouting.

"What is it?"

Shirley flinched and pointed outside, "Ms. Patel is here to deliver the car to Mrs. Jordan."

I felt like hugging Kathy and kissing her a hundred times. Kathy was truly my good friend, arriving just in time.

I quickly got out of bed, "Really? I was planning to pick it up myself tomorrow. She's so considerate."

I didn't show it on my face, but I was overjoyed inside.

I hurried downstairs and saw Kathy sitting on the sofa, drinking coffee. Seeing Brandon and me coming down one after the other, she smiled, "I hope I didn't interrupt anything in the middle of the day."

I quickly gave Kathy a grateful look and pointed at Brandon with my chin, making a disgusted face.

Kathy immediately understood, "Judging by Caroline's expression, I really did interrupt, didn't I?"

I sat on the sofa, pretending to be shy, "What are you talking about!"