Charlotte Sterling was instantly on edge, anxiety prickling beneath her skin as she fumbled for her phone and dialed Vera’s number.

It didn’t take long for Vera to pick up. “Charlotte?”

Relief softened Charlotte’s tense features, if only a little. “You’re not at

home?”

“I’m here… Just then, Vera’s voice faded as she poked her head out of the neighboring apartment–Judd Carstairs‘ place. Spotting Charlotte, she put down her phone. “Oh, you’re back!”

Charlotte paused, momentarily thrown.

Gentry Moore appeared in the doorway beside Vera. “Dr. Sterling’s back in Riverspire City?”

Seeing both of them safe and together, Charlotte finally let herself breathe. Her gaze settled on Vera. “I thought something might’ve happened to you.”

Vera crossed over, giving Gentry a quick glance. “Two strangers came by, but I didn’t go with them. Luckily, Dr. Carstairs and Dr. Moore came out just in time. Dr. Moore suggested I stay with Dr. Carstairs for a bit, just in

case.”

Gentry leaned against the doorframe, arms folded. “Yeah, if it weren’t for us, she probably would’ve been in real trouble.”

Charlotte guessed the visitors must’ve been sent by Tricia, or maybe Zoe Donovan. She hadn’t expected them to find this place so quickly. If not for Judd and Gentry, Vera might actually have been taken away.

Snapping back to the present, Charlotte turned to Gentry. “Thank you.”

to thank me. If anyone deserves it, it’s Professor Carstairs.” Gentry

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here, it’s probably

with Noreen for a while. She lives alone too, and our work schedules line

a moment. Maybe being with Noreen Lennox was

started packing, Charlotte turned to leave–and

without her noticing. “So you finally decided to come

a small, amused smile. “Are you disappointed I

looked away. “That’s

Carstairs another favor. Looks like three dinners won’t cover

don’t need

tilted her head, teasing, “Then what do you

!

words on the tip of his tongue. In the end, he looked off, feigning indifference. “Forget it. Even if I told you not

soon as he left, Charlotte began mulling

finally settled on buying him

he actually liked. With a sigh, she picked up

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