Chapter 370

She just called Evander her cousin…

So, she must be the cousin everyone’s mentioned before?

Charlotte remembered hearing about a Sutherland daughter from her mother–in–law, Miranda, but she’d never actually met the girl.

Evander’s gaze landed on the way the girl was clinging to Charlotte’s hand. He cleared his throat, his tone turning a notch more serious. “Lilith, don’t make a scene.”

Lilith ducked behind Charlotte, pouting. “See, Charlotte? He’s picking on me again!”

Charlotte offered a strained smile, feeling a little awkward. “Um, Miss Sutherland, maybe you should stay with your cousin for a bit?”

“He doesn’t need me hovering over him. Where are you going? I’ll come with you!”

“I… I just need to use the restroom.”

Lilith blinked in confusion. “Isn’t there a bathroom right here in the

house?”

When Charlotte bit her lip and fell silent, Lilith’s eyes widened in sudden understanding. “Oh, I get it! You’re embarrassed, aren’t you? You two have been married for ages–what’s there to be embarrassed about?”

voice

eyes and made a face. “Alright, alright,

the chance and

stepped into the hallway, she caught sight of the bodyguard posted down the corridor. Any hope of sneaking out faded; her suitcase and ID were still in

way to the shared bathroom, pulling out her

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Wesley’s number. Her thumb hovered over the call button,

and barely knew

out a message to Wesley: *I’m already on the plane.* After sending it, she reluctantly called the director at Riverspire City Hospital, explaining she had a personal emergency and wouldn’t be able

Commissioner Rivers recommended you, and Old Mr. Carstairs was your mentor, but you’ve barely started here and you’re already taking such a long leave. It doesn’t look

what he

her connections. Now, taking time off so

and I’m truly sorry. I’ll try to

it with the dean

“Thank you, sir.”

Charlotte stepped out of the

head around the corner.

startled Charlotte, her

I scare you?” Lilith’s smile faltered, looking genuinely apologetic. “Sorry!

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