Chapter 13 Get a New Mommy 14 min left When the Adams family was in trouble , the Martins could've helped , but didn't . The scandal blew up online , their circle calling the Martins heartless . When outrage peaked , Walter announced Caleb and Caroline's engagement . And then ? She became the " scheming gold - digger , " taking the heat . The Martin family's cold reputation faded as the mob turned on her . Hearing her words , Walter's stern expression softened . " I've been a fool , " he admitted , regret tinged his tone . " I failed to rein in my grandson . You're quitting and filing for divorce , so you must be strapped . Take this check as an apology for snapping at you . Start a business , open a shop , whatever you want . " His sudden sincerity caught her off guard . Caroline eyed the staggering figure on the check , hesitating . Walter pressed it into her hand . " Take this , and you're done 1/7 09:39 Chapter 13 Get a New Mommy with us . I'll call off all the eyes on you . You'll be free . " Just then , the study door flew open . 14 min left Caleb stormed in , cradling Dominic in his arms , his face dark as a thundercloud . " Well , well , Caroline . Got your hands on that sweet check , didn't you ? " He smirked . " Pretty rich calling me out when you're just as bad . Who's the real snake in this marriage ? " " Dad was right about you ! " Dominic pointed at her . " Gold - digger ! You don't deserve him ! I hate having you as my mom ! " A sharp pang stabbed Caroline's chest , but she swallowed her hurt and fired back with a bitter laugh . " Hate me ? Please . I'm the one stuck with a kid like you . Carried you , raised you , and now you're stabbing me in the back ? Biggest mistake of my life . " Dominic's face flushed with frustration , his eyes welling up , but he couldn't muster a comeback . " ENOUGH ! " Walter roared . " This cash ? My choice to give it to Caroline . She wants out because you cheated . Now get lost ! " That tone . It hit Caleb hard . It took him right back to when they forced him to marry her . 2/7 09:39 Chapter 13 Get a New Mommy Defiance flared up in him like a lit fuse . 14 min left " Save it, " he snapped , ice in his voice . " I didn't do a damn thing wrong . And Caroline ? You clawed your way into this marriage . Now you wanna bail ? Hell no . And running to my grandpa? Real classy . " Walter sank back into his chair , his weathered face unreadable . A jolt ran through Caroline . She realized she'd been played . Walter had dangled the money like bait , all generous and remorseful , then timed it perfectly for Caleb to barge in and see it . He didn't want their divorce . He'd just spun this whole act to trap her in the marriage , banking on Caleb's stubborn streak to keep her locked in . Now she saw the old man's cunning for what it really was . After a moment's thought , Caroline set the check back on the table . " Sir Martin , I've paid back every favor I owed , " she said evenly . " This money doesn't sit right with me . If I'm starting a business , I'll do it on my own terms . I want nothing from this marriage . " Caleb's expression twisted into something odd . 3/7 09:39 Chapter 13 Get a New Mommy 14 min left " What favor ? " His voice was frigid . " Grandpa , what kind of deal did you two cook up behind my back ? " Caroline shot Walter a knowing , loaded smile . " You two take your time hashing it out . I'm out of here . " Dominic , sensing the tension thickening , didn't want to stick around either. He instinctively moved to follow her . Yet , Caroline shoved him back with a cold glare . " Didn't you want a new mommy ? Stay put , then . Once they're done talking , you'll have one in no time . " With that , she slipped out and shut the door softly behind her . From inside , Caleb's stunned voice erupted . " So when the Adams family crashed , it wasn't about tight funds … You chose not to help them ? " *** Out in the front garden , a woman draped in glittering jewels was instructing the servants on watering the flowers . The moment she spotted Caroline , her polished facade melted into raw disdain . " You ill - bred little leech ! You've milked us dry , and now you're 4/7 09:40 Chapter 13 Get a New Mommy making a public circus outta this divorce ? 14 min left " Do you seriously think Caleb kept you around because he couldn't bear to let you go ? Just know your place . Push more , and things are gonna get real ugly . " " I might've grown up without parents , but at least I don't cheat , " Caroline replied coolly . " Right , Brianna ? " The woman , radiating arrogance , was Caleb's mother , Brianna Martin . Brianna's face turned ashen with fury . " How dare you ! Trash - talking my son ? The real mistress here is you ! Caleb was supposed to marry Michelle ! " " Funny , " Caroline smirked . " Back then , you sang a different tune . If you'd green - lit Caleb marrying Michelle back then , she'd be here trading barbs with you . " " What nonsense ! " Brianna snapped . " I only objected because they were too young ! " " Michelle's passport ? Faked her age by a year . She could've married Caleb right then . " Caroline leaned in . " What's gonna happen when Caleb finds out , huh ? Think he'll hate you for it ? " Brianna had always looked down on Michelle , convinced her precious son deserved someone better . 5/7 09:40 Chapter 13 Get a New Mommy 14 min left When Caleb and Michelle were an item , she'd thrown every roadblock she could in their way . But what happened later was beyond her expectations . The Adams family had their accident , and in the end , Caleb married Caroline . Her biggest fear was Caleb learning the truth and turning on her . Her expression soured further . " What's your game here ? Keep spouting lies , and you'll regret it ! " " Here's the deal , " Caroline whispered . " I'll keep your secret . 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