Charlotte stood there without moving, waiting for him to approach. “Why are you out here?”

“I was worried about you,” he replied.

It was only then that she registered his presence. “How did you even

know where I was?”

He didn’t answer, just let his gaze settle on her phone.

She realized immediately—it was the tracker.

“What did you buy?” Evander suddenly took the bag from her. She reacted quickly, snatching it back. “It’s not for you.”

He paused, his eyes landing on a small square box inside the bag. He frowned. “Then who’s it for?”

“My brother,” she replied.

“He still needs you to get him gifts?” ·

Charlotte looked away. “I wanted to, that’s all. Is that a problem?”

Evander gave a brief, almost regretful smile. “I don’t think I’ve ever received a gift from you.”

“You sure about that?”

He furrowed his brow, as if searching his memory.

“Evander, if I’d never given you a gift, how would you know to tell me not to bother next time?”

The first time she ever gave him a present had been their first wedding anniversary, in the dead of winter. She’d sewn a scarf for him by hand.

he had said was, “Don’t trouble

had indeed never tried to give him anything

1/4

12.46

Chapter 386

felt a tightness in his chest. “I didn’t know that scarf

clumsy and it turned out ugly, so it’s fine if you didn’t like it,” Charlotte said with a

not what

should head back. If you stay out too long, I’ll have a hard time

pressed his

hallway. “I told you to keep an eye on him. Now you don’t even know

heads down, taking the brunt of

his expression softened–if only slightly. His gaze slid past Charlotte to

her grip on the

air,” Evander said, stepping in front of her and waving the bodyguards away.

at least tell someone where you’re going! What if something happened?

gave a faint smile. “I thought you and Mother were arguing. Didn’t

start with me, Jacques snapped, his face stern. “Don’t let

“Understood.”

DIA

12:16

Chapter 386

turned and

mood and took it out

Evander glanced at her. “Don’t worry. He won’t yell

Charlotte didn’t reply.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255