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.”

was unfazed, for she

side.

kicking

remarked in a pitiful voice, “Mrs. Hadley doesn’t want me to stay back for food.” Her voice broke as she spoke.

glance at Linda’s feigned victimized look was enough for Julia to

the victim, everyone could clearly see through her charade, all except Charlie.

at him from the corner

moment her tears

Staying

isn’t he reacting today? I must have failed to make

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Linda bit her lips, tears began to well up in her eyes. “I know that

you insist on coming?

she had been slapped twice in the face, to the extent

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

tears were already at the brink of flowing.

around and said “I’ll

of what he had said stopped her in

gave Charlie a look of disbelief. “A-Are

to have dinner with that unreasonable woman? I must’ve misheard him.

expression emerged on Charlie’s face. It was hard to tell from

a suspicious look. That brat must have said something to him. Otherwise, why would he seem like a different person after

had no choice but to comply with Charlie’s

everyone was shocked by the sight of Charlie telling the woman

equal disbelief, maintained her composure as she became the

of them ate in silence, as if they were just four strangers sharing a

though Nathaniel was busy with his cutlery, he was filling up Christina’s

before glaring at him with her widened eyes and

just wants to make sure that you don’t get hungry at the Hadley residence,” Julia

make it

be told, after spending some time with each other, Christina could tell that Julia meant no harm

undoing. Otherwise, there was no way Linda could actually stop Charlie

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