Chapter 200 Chapter 200
So, the clothes were really for him.
Enrico blinked, trying to process the information. After a moment of surprise and amazement, he asked carefully:
“Sir... does that mean that all colors except black are allowed?”
Nicholas thought for a moment, visualizing the monotonous closet.
“Yes. In addition to black, buy a few pieces of every other color. Blue, white, light gray, beige... Bring variety.”
Since he didn't know exactly what color Caroline liked, the strategy was to buy one of each. Statistically, there would be something she liked among all those options.
Enrico bowed and left, still confused.
He didn't understand why his Master, who had always been an icon of somber elegance, suddenly wanted to look like a rainbow. Maybe he was tired of wearing black?
But as he walked down the hallway, Enrico had a flash of insight.
Actually... the Young Master was right. He should change his style.
Although Nicholas looked good in everything he wore, he was always in black, all year round. It seemed a little... severe. Too solemn.
He was still young, only 25 years old. But his clothes made him look like a 40-year-old tycoon.
And now, the situation had changed. The Master had found a Lady as delicate and vibrant as a spring flower. Caroline was only 20 years old.
If he continued to dress like a “gothic CEO,” walking beside her would make him look much older. Maybe even like an uncle.
At this thought, Enrico smiled inwardly.
Ah, love.
The Young Master was unsure. He wanted to look younger and more approachable to his wife. He wanted to match her.
Yes, that must be it. Enrico decided he would buy the most youthful and stylish clothes he could find. The Master was going to be irresistible.
In the guest room.
Caroline knocked lightly on Sara's door. There was no immediate response, but the door was unlocked.
She turned the knob and entered.
“Sara?”
She saw her sister standing by the window, her back to the door. Sara was motionless, staring at the garden in a trance, with an apathetic and empty expression. Her silhouette looked so lonely that it made Caroline's heart ache.
Caroline entered and closed the door softly behind her, shutting out the outside world.
“Sara...” Caroline walked over to her. “You've been standing there for hours.”
Sara didn't turn around immediately. Her eyes were unfocused, lost in memories.
“Have you calmed down a little?” Caroline asked gently. “Are you ready to tell me what really happened between you and Victor?”
At the mention of Victor's name, Sara's shoulders tensed visibly. Her eyes glistened with restrained tears and her lips trembled.
“Of course, if you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to.” Caroline placed her hand on her sister's shoulder. “These are your personal matters. I shouldn't pressure you. But... your current state really worries me.”
Caroline sighed.
“Sara, you just got out of the hospital. Your heart is still recovering. The doctor said that staying in good spirits is essential for your health. I just want you to be okay.”
Surprised by the tenderness in her sister's voice, Sara finally looked away from the window.
She turned around. Seeing Caroline's genuinely concerned expression, the mask of coldness Sara had been trying to maintain crumbled.
Her heart tightened.
“Sis...” Sara choked, and the tears she had been holding back began to fall.
“I didn't hide this from you on purpose. I just... thought I could handle it on my own. I didn't think it was important.”
“Victor and I...”
The image of Victor's face, bathed in tears and disappointment in the restaurant, flashed painfully through her mind. Sara felt a sharp pang in her chest.
“He's my classmate.” We sat together.“ Sara wiped her face with the back of her hand. ”He said he liked me. He spent three years trying to win me over. He wanted me to be his girlfriend. But I rejected him. Many times.
Sara sniffed.
"He told me today was his birthday. He swore that many of our classmates would be at the restaurant to celebrate. He said it would be a class party. So... I went. I didn't know it would just be him and his family.
Caroline nodded slowly as she listened.
She understood the scenario.
Sara hadn't arranged a romantic date. She had fallen into a trap—or perhaps a desperate attempt—by Victor. He wanted to create an opportunity, but ended up creating a disaster.
“Sis, don't worry.” Sara took a deep breath, trying to regain her composure. She forced a shaky smile. “I'm not going to date anytime soon. My health is my priority, and I need to focus on my studies.”
“I already explained everything clearly to him today. I was cruel, I was direct. He probably hates me now and won't bother me anymore. It's over.”
“I'm going to study hard, get into a good university, and forget all about this. These things won't affect me.”
Seeing her pretend to be tough, trying to smile while her eyes were still full of pain, Caroline's heart tightened with anguish.
How could she not understand her own sister?
Maybe Sara really didn't like Victor at first. But constant dripping wears away the stone.
Victor was a handsome, persistent, and apparently devoted young man. After three years of persistence, of constant attention... how could a young girl's heart not be touched?
It was impossible to be indifferent to someone who treated you like the center of the universe for so long.
If Sara really didn't care, she wouldn't be crying now. She would be relieved. But she looked like someone who had just lost something precious.
Caroline wanted to hug her and say that everything would be okay, but the words stuck in her throat. What could she say? Victor was Sheila's brother. The situation was impossible.
Although Caroline could see through her sister's brave facade, it wasn't easy to touch the wound.
For her, the outcome of this romantic disaster, as painful as it was now, was the lesser evil.
From Sheila Turner's arrogant attitude earlier, it was obvious that the concept of “status” was the supreme law in the Turner family. They looked down on the Ford family as if they were trash.
The Turner family definitely despised Sara's origins.
Even if Victor genuinely liked Sara, he was young and dependent on his family. His love would not be enough to protect her from the poison of his sister and parents.
Besides, the future was uncertain. College could separate them. And with Sara's health...