Chapter 771

Ariana said nothing. She shot Maxwell a brief glance, then turned and walked away without another word. Caroline watched Ariana’s retreating figure and couldn’t help letting out a soft, disdainful snort. Maxwell’s expression darkened slightly. After a moment of silence, he turned to Caroline and said, “Since my sister-in-law is resting now, we’ll come back to see her another time.” Caroline shrugged casually, a sweet smile playing on her lips. “Sure.” No sooner had she spoken than she quickly leaned in and planted a kiss on Maxwell’s cheek. Startled, Maxwell froze for a second before glancing around awkwardly, his face flushing with embarrassment. “What was that for?” he asked, slightly exasperated. Caroline wrapped her arm around his and declared, “Just marking my territory. You’re mine, Caroline’s. Can’t I kiss my own fiancé?” Maxwell frowned. “But we’re at the Castro family estate. There are people everywhere…” Caroline snorted dismissively. “I don’t care about them.” She then tugge