Chapter 327

Over the weekend, Charlotte landed in The Capital on a morning flight and checked into her hotel.

She sent Vera a quick message: “I’m back in The Capital for a bit. Don’t wait up for me tonight.”

As Charlotte stepped into her room and slid her key card into the slot, the curtains drew back automatically, flooding the once–dim space with daylight.

The Capital…

She honestly hadn’t thought she’d ever return.

Just then, her phone buzzed with a new message.

Wesley: Did you make it to The Capital?

Charlotte; I’m here now.

Wesley: Get some rest. I’ll have someone pick you up this afternoon.

She replied with a simple, “Okay.”

Lifting her gaze, Charlotte stared at the cluster of skyscrapers outside her window. If she was back in The Capital, she might as well take care of

that unfinished business, too.

That afternoon, Wesley’s driver arrived at the hotel. To her surprise, it was

Julian waiting by the car.

He greeted her with a warm nod. “Miss Sterling, fancy seeing you again.”

Charlotte replied, sliding into the back

they drove, Julian mentioned that they’d all be heading back to Eldermere City soon,

Charlotte asked,

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Genevieve’s been found, Mr. Rayburn wants to bring her home as soon as possible. Back to the family,

pressed her lips

private villa, just a few miles from Vandermere Private

this place. Mrs. Rayburn’s been resting here

garden. A housekeeper showed them into Mrs.

over his shoulder from where he was helping his mother.

as she turned around and saw Charlotte, a smile broke across her face. She got up from the bed, her eyes shining.

“daughter,” Charlotte had chalked it up to grief and wishful thinking, a mother’s mind wounded by loss. But now, knowing there was a real chance Mrs. Rayburn might be her birth mother, hearing that word made something ache inside

Her voice trembled. “Godmother…”

her. “Darling, I missed you so much! You’re not going to leave me, are

best to keep her emotions in check. “No, of course not. I’d never leave

Rayburn held her hands tightly. “You’ll stay

a moment, then

saved something special for you!” Mrs. Rayburn tugged her

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was a trove of jewelry

stood speechless, glancing at

surprised. Apparently, he had no idea his mother had been

mattress.

stared in shock. “Godmother,

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