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.

over to sit next to her, looking at her coldly

leaning against the couch, her hair falling

off about Charlie. He leaned in and slowly lifted her face to find it

heart clenched, his voice deepening. “Why are

her bottom lip hard, leaving teeth marks.

heart ached for her. He gently pulled her into his arms, his voice softening “Don’t cry, I’ll protect you. I

found other women’s tears annoying, but seeing Emily cry made

wanting him

arm around her, his voice a low reprimand:

scold me. You scold me for seeing Martin, and you scold me when people misunderstand me Leave me alone, I don’t need your

held her tight. “When I scold you, do you think it

her attempts to push him away

wish I could shut them all up!” Charlie patted her shoulder, trying to

more than theirs!” Emily

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