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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.

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

easy. Not

Sean hesitated, uncertain.

can order for us,” Wesley chimed in. “I’m

eat anything. You

of Sean’s guilt. He thought about how distant Charlotte was, and couldn’t blame her, not after everything. “Alright, alright. I’ll

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around the table warmed, laughter mingling with the

admitted to the ICU with chest pains. Rosemary had even managed to bring in a retired specialist

doctor finally emerged from the isolation ward, Miranda hurried to meet him. “How is my son? Is he going to

off his mask. “The results

Miranda’s face went white. “Lung… cancer? But he’s only in his thirties.

smoking, poor diet. These things add up. But, the good news is, your son’s cancer is still in the early stages.

Miranda exhaled in relief.

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

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

and walked off

older woman arrive, Jensen stepped forward, “Mother, Miranda–we were just on our way to see

you two were really so concerned, would you only be heading

protested, “We just got the