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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.

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

smiled. “I’m easy.

Sean hesitated, uncertain.

Wesley

eat anything.

He thought about how distant Charlotte was, and couldn’t blame her, not after

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table warmed, laughter mingling with the soft clink of

across town, Evander was admitted to the ICU with chest pains. Rosemary had even managed to bring in a

When the elderly doctor finally emerged from the isolation ward, Miranda

doctor pulled off his mask. “The results are in. It’s lung

he’s only in

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 stages. Since we caught it quickly and

Miranda exhaled in relief.

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

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

said nothing and walked

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

two were really so concerned, would you only be

just got the news

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