Evander stood by the window at the end of the fire escape, lighting a cigarette. Shadows swallowed his frame, making him little more than a silhouette. “I don’t really buy what Tricia said,” he murmured.

“But… back then, you weren’t the only child kidnapped. There were several others. The girl’s story matches up. Her parents also confirmed their daughter was abducted.”

He paused, the cigarette motionless between his fingers. Flicking off the ash, he said nothing.

After a long silence, the other voice asked, “Mr. Howard, do you want to meet the girl?”

“There’s no need. Give her a blank check. Tell her to come to me when

she’s made up her mind.”

He had no memories from that time. Even if a girl really had saved his life, the only thing he could offer now was compensation.

Charlotte spent another week recuperating–almost half a month in all–until she could finally hold a fork without her hand trembling.

Just then, Wesley called.

He was in Riverspire City.

When Charlotte went out to meet him, Wesley handed her a gift: a porcelain doll.

She took the box, a smile tugging at her lips. “Did this come from your

mom?”

in surprise. “How’d

was his mother’s choice. Even with her mind foggy these days, she’d

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she knew–she just had a feeling. She joked, “Maybe we’re just

with his coffee halfway to his

so.”

now that you’re here in Riverspire City,

mom?”

with her. She’ll be

Capital too?” Something occurred to her–she pressed her lips together. “Is it because of your engagement to the Howard

the Howards. I never made a real promise–who’d take that seriously?” Wesley took a slow sip of coffee. “Honestly, I just wanted

“No wonder you bailed on the Howards later. Grandma Rosemary was

the family, but her youngest son is a disappointment. He married a woman with no sense of propriety, and their daughter’s as spoiled as they come.

exactly

gatherings, it was always the eldest son’s family who played host. Uncle

was all thanks to

never gotten along. But Ilse was always overestimating herself, convinced that her daughter–just by sharing the Howard name–was every bit as good

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you divorced Evander yet?” Wesley asked

hesitated. “He hasn’t

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