Chapter 134 Staying Behind

Chapter 134 Staying Behind

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Christina commented curiously, “This jar looks really special. I have not seen this sold anywhere before.”

Even though Charlie didn’t know what she had in mind, the keen look on her face was enough for him to explain. “An old friend made this at home and only sold it to close friends.”

Christina nodded in acknowledgment before a cold gint flashed across her eyes. She then pointed at another jar by the side and asked, “Doesn’t this one look a lot like yours?”

When Charlie’s gaze trailed the trajectory of her finger, his eyes suddenly darkened, for he could recognize the jar anywhere.

Why is it being used here at the Hadley residence for drying chamomile flowers?

Given that the signature on the jar was exactly the same, there was no way he would be mistaken.

All of a sudden, an indescribable emotion filled Char. Not many people knew that the doctor had. advised him to drink chamomile tea for his stomach problems.

He immediately understood why there were so many chamomile plants in the backyard. There were enough clues around for him to come to that conclusion.

Noticing the slight change on Charlie’s face, Christina stopped with her questions.

By the time they returned to the living room, the housekeeper informed them that dinner was ready.

to be served

Upon walking in, Julia glanced at Linda, who was still sitting on the couch, and remarked, “This is a family gathering. Outsiders should leave.”

From her speech, there was no mistaking that she was talking about Linda.

The proud Julia would never tolerate Linda joining them at the dining table.

Without any hesitation, Helen walked over to Linda and suggested in a regretful tone, “Please show yourself out.”

the order, Linda was unfazed,

side.

you’re kicking me out, let’s see who’s going to have dinner with you!

mind, Linda walked up to Charlie and remarked in a pitiful voice, “Mrs. Hadley doesn’t want me to stay back for food.” Her voice broke as she

at Linda’s feigned victimized look was enough for

played the victim, everyone could clearly

him from the corner of her eyes. He would usually stand up

her tears flowed.

Staying

must have failed to make it dramatic enough.

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tears began to well up in her eyes. “I know

“So why do you insist on coming?

the face, to the extent she could even feel a burning sensation

gave Charlie’s hand a tug. D*mn it, can’t Charlie see how

tears were already at the brink of flowing. “Charlie, I…”

said “I’ll get the driver to send

realization of what

Charlie a look of disbelief. “A-Are you asking me

have dinner with that unreasonable

meal. It won’t take long.” A complicated expression emerged on Charlie’s face. It was hard

something to him. Otherwise, why would he seem like a different person after coming back

had no choice but to comply with Charlie’s decision.

the woman he had doted on all

who was in equal disbelief, maintained her composure as she became the first

the meal began, the four of them ate in silence, as if they were

busy with his cutlery, he

with her widened eyes

sure that you don’t get hungry at the

with an awkward smile. Why does she need to make it sound so crude when he clearly

could tell that Julia meant no harm on the

no way Linda could actually stop Charlie

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