Chapter 1301

Ms. Simmons had already given Kya a bath and got her into her pajamas Charlie scooped her up into her bedroom, flipping on the bedside lamp with practiced ease. He picked up a picture book from the side table and started reading a bedtime story to lull Kya to sleep.

Kya was a good girl, but she was a bit antsy, clutching onto Charlie’s sleeve and saying. “Uncle Charlie, don’t be mad at mommy.”

Charlie’s hand ran gently through her soft hair. “All right, I won’t be mad Go to sleep, Kya”

About half an hour later, Kya finally dozed off

Charlie tucked her in, dimmed the lamp, and then stood up to leave, quietly closing the door behind him.

He made his way to the kitchen, grabbed a bottle of cold water, and threw back a large gulp. Then, his voice icy, he said, “Didn’t I tell you to steer clear of that Martin? You get yourself into trouble and get Kya scolded too. I shouldn’t even care about you, let’s see if Martin can protect your

His voice was tinged with anger. When he looked back, he saw Emily huddled up on the couch, motionless. The floor lamp was on, casting her frail figure in a harsh light and causing a tremor in his heart.

her,

was leaning against the couch, her hair falling

in and slowly lifted her face to find it streaked with tears.

clenched, his voice deepening.

her bottom lip

her. He gently pulled her into his arms, his voice softening

cry made

wanting him to hold her..

his arm around her, his voice a low reprimand:

against him. She suppressed her sobs, her voice hoarse. “No matter what I do, you scold me. You scold me for seeing Martin, and you scold me when

“When I scold you,

attempts to

I hear people scolding you, I wish I could

hurts more than theirs!”

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