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?”

surprise.

mother’s choice. Even with her mind foggy

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just had a feeling. She joked, “Maybe

coffee halfway

so.”

that you’re here in Riverspire City, who’s

mom?”

with her. She’ll be

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

take that seriously?” Wesley took a slow sip of coffee. “Honestly, I just wanted to see them eat their own words. I can’t stand

“No wonder you bailed on the Howards later. Grandma

youngest son is a disappointment. He married a woman with no sense of propriety, and their daughter’s as spoiled as they come. It’s no wonder Rosemary puts

knew exactly what

gatherings, it was always the eldest son’s family who played host. Uncle Jensen’s branch–though technically Howards–never

entitled behavior was all thanks to her

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?”

hasn’t

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