Chapter 0024 Caroline’s POV : +25 BONUS When I gradually regained consciousness , I found myself in the passenger seat of a moving vehicle . I was overcome with shock when I realized I was inside a very familiar luxury Maybach . Only one person I knew owned such a rare and expensive car . With anxiety in my chest , I peered over , and sure enough , there was William in the driver’s seat . He drove with a cold expression , refusing to look at me while I sat there silently . Despite the whipping wind outside my window I was surprised to find that I was pleasantly warm . Upon glancing down , I realized I was wrapped in a warm blanket . Did William put this over me ? A mix of emotions swirled within me , but ruling among them was confusion . “ Why are you here ? ” I croaked , my voice weak from sleep . “ Did you come to save me ? ” William’s chuckle was dry and full of contempt . “ You think I came on purpose ? Don’t flatter yourself . “ You didn’t come on purpose ? ” Did I hear him correctly ? “ William , we live in the exact opposite directions . You expect me to believe you just came by ? ” A scathing glare was tossed my way . “ I was on my way to pick up George , ” William replied . “ He was being watched after by my parents , but because of the weather , they’re letting him stay there . I ‘ came by ‘ your house while on my way back , so you should thank George you’re safe and sound . He basically saved your life . Just the mention of little George saving me pained my heart . William always knew just what to say to hurt me , even if it meant digging into a fresh wound . Our precious baby was lost not too long ago , and yet here he was , telling me I should be thanking the baby of his mistress . “ I would have been fine without you , ” I muttered scornfully . “ I didn’t need your help . My words finally got William to glance my way , his gaze utterly incredulous . “ Is that so ? If you were really independent enough , you would actually rent a house without security . risks and watch the weather forecast ! ” My glare was cold and full of spite . How did he know so much about the house ? Hell , how did he even know where I lived in the first place ? “ You seem to know a lot about where I live , William , ” I noted with suspicion . “ Don’t get me wrong , I don’t care about you that much , ” he sneered . “ That ‘ neighborhood is infamous for its security issues . Burglaries , floods , hurricanes ; it’s a hazard just living there . I didn’t expect you to be foolish enough to live in a dump like that . His lack of empathy sent anger coursing through my veins . How dare he judge me when he Chapter 0024 : +25 BONUS had been the cause of my struggles ? “ It’s cheap , William ! ” I argued with my voice raised . ” I’ve told you multiple times that I’m facing financial issues ! What part of that don’t you understand ? ” My outburst had William’s face twisting with surprise . Any callous argument he had died on his lips , and when he finally managed a response , he changed topics . “ You’ll be staying in my place until you find a safer place to live , ” he announced emotionlessly . “ As my ex – wife , of course . I just don’t need other people seeing my ex live such a miserable life . It’s humiliating . Shock struck me like the lightning that thundered outside . His tone was smug , fully knowing the shame I would feel at being dependent once again on my cheating ex- husband . He thought I was just going to hang onto him for everything , didn’t he ? I didn’t want to be a weak woman who needed everything done for her by this disgusting man . “ Stop the car , ” I ordered stiffly . “ I don’t need your help . I want to get out of here and I want you out of my life . “ No , ” he replied , his voice like iron . With a push of a button , he cruelly locked all the car doors , preventing me from leaving . Desperate to leave , I frantically yanked at one of the doors , but it stood firm . “ William ! ” I scolded . Did he really think he could just keep me prisoner ? “ Let me out ! I don’t want to go to your awful house ! ” William seemed offended by my response , but he swallowed whatever scathing insult had risen in his throat . “ You’re in no position to negotiate with me , Caroline , ” he replied , gripping the steering wheel tightly . “ Laden will be coming over once you’re all settled . “ Laden ? ” The name felt familiar on my tongue and left a bad taste in my mouth . “ Your friend whose family runs the local hospital ? Why is he coming over ? ” “ To check up on you , ” William replied smoothly . “ There’s obviously something up with your health , so he’s bringing a doctor to do a quick physical examination . I’d like to see what’s wrong with you . My face paled in response as a rush of unease ran down my spine . William knew that I sick in some way , and now he was trying to prove it . What would he do if he found out illness ? Today’s Bonus Offer