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Caraline looked up when her phone rang. Her tired face brightened when she realized that Diego had sent her another message. However, the news came from someone she hated, her cousin.

[Come with your husband to the Wattson family gathering on weekends. The rest of your family and I would like to get to know your husband as a new family member. I'll send you the details of the event later.]

Caraline reflexively threw her phone as soon as she finished reading the message. She made a scowl on her face with her arms crossed over her chest. This was really bad news. The long-haired woman couldn't imagine what would happen during the meeting, especially if they knew Deric's condition.

Caraline rushed to the lakeside as soon as the car pulled up to the residence. She sat on a wooden chair under a tree. The woman vented her frustration by throwing rocks into the water, hoping that it would make her feel better.

"What should I do?"

Caraline massaged her head, which suddenly felt heavy. Her fac