Chapter 118

When Caroline arrived downstairs, she called Gwen, asking if she wanted to go shopping for gifts together.

On the other end of the line, Gwen mumbled, "I have to work overtime today, so I can't come with you, Carol."

Caroline replied, "It's okay. Go ahead and work."

After hanging up the phone, she looked up nearby places where she could buy gifts. By the time she was done buying and wrapping the gifts, it was already evening.

The store did home deliveries, so Caroline gave the staff her address. Then, after checking the time, she was about to call Kirk when her phone rang.

Caroline's eyes turned cold when she saw the caller ID. She answered it after some hesitation.

"Carol." Sarah asked flatteringly, "Are you free?"

Caroline answered coldly, "No."

Sarah explained diffidently, "Layla knows she's at fault for what happened at the competition. She wants to treat you to dinner and apologize. Carrie, you should forgive when you can. Do it for me …"

Caroline refused without hesita