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Chapter 351

“Right now…?”

Charlotte felt completely unprepared.

“Your father’s never stopped worrying about the misunderstanding from before. After learning you’re his daughter, he’s been beating himself up ever since.” Wesley squeezed her hand. “Come with me to see him, won’t you? Otherwise, he’ll never have the courage to face Mom.”

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “Alright.”

Charlotte followed Wesley to Swan Lake, just beyond the villa. The lakeside bistro was nearly empty.

Sean was talking to the waiter, menu in hand. When Wesley led her over, he called, “Dad.”

Sean glanced up, his eyes landing on Charlotte behind Wesley.

Charlotte found herself at a loss for words. As she faltered, Sean quickly masked his disappointment and said, “Call me whatever you like. I won’t force you until you’re ready.”

She managed a polite smile. “Mr. Rayburn.”

Sean accepted this without protest.

the menu to Charlotte, his tone gentle. “Don’t be shy–order anything you want.

smiled. “I’m easy. Not picky at

Sean hesitated, uncertain.

us,” Wesley chimed in.

anything. You know

and couldn’t blame her, not after everything. “Alright, alright. I’ll

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mood around the table warmed, laughter mingling with the

ICU with chest pains. Rosemary

elderly doctor finally emerged from the isolation ward, Miranda hurried to meet him.

off his mask. “The

“Lung… cancer? But he’s only in his thirties. How could

your son’s cancer is still in the early stages. Since we caught it quickly and treat it well, there’s no need to worry about the

Miranda exhaled in relief.

her rosary beads, nodded graciously at the doctor. “Thank

the doctor left, Jacques turned to Miranda. “I’ll stay

walked

Ilse and Jensen were just heading out. Seeing the older woman arrive, Jensen stepped forward, “Mother, Miranda–we were

Miranda cut in coldly. “If you two were really so concerned,

“We just got