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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.

tone gentle. “Don’t be shy–order anything you

“I’m easy.

Sean hesitated, uncertain.

Wesley chimed in. “I’m

eat anything. You

some of Sean’s guilt. He thought about how distant Charlotte was, and couldn’t blame her, not

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laughter

Rosemary had even managed to bring in a retired

doctor finally emerged from the isolation ward,

his mask. “The results are in. It’s

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

calmly. “Nowadays, unhealthy lifestyles are the norm–long–term smoking, poor diet. These things add up. But, the good news is, your son’s cancer is still in the early

Miranda exhaled in relief.

graciously at the doctor. “Thank you for

to Miranda. “I’ll stay with Evander tonight. You should

nothing and walked off

woman arrive, Jensen stepped forward, “Mother, Miranda–we were just on our way to see Evander at the hospital.

in coldly. “If you two were really so concerned, would you only

“We just got the news