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.”

Linda was unfazed, for she

side.

gaze brazenly. Now that you’re kicking

mind, Linda walked up to Charlie and remarked in a pitiful voice, “Mrs. Hadley doesn’t want me to

was enough

this wasn’t the first time Linda played the victim, everyone could clearly see through her charade,

a glance at him from the corner of her eyes. He would usually

the moment her tears

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reacting today? I must have failed to

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to well up in her eyes. “I know

finish, Julia scoffed, “So why do you insist on coming? Is there something wrong with your sense of judgment?”

the face, to the

resist herself, Linda gave Charlie’s hand a tug. D*mn it, can’t Charlie see how she’s trying to rip me apart? Why isn’t he

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

“I’ll get the driver to send you

way out, and the realization of what he

look of disbelief. “A-Are you asking me to go home

that unreasonable woman? I

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

have said something to him. Otherwise, why would

Linda had no choice but

of Charlie telling the woman he had

composure as she became the first to stride into the dining

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

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

table before glaring at him with her widened eyes and complaining

don’t get hungry

awkward smile. Why does she need to make it

other, Christina could tell that Julia meant

Otherwise, there was no way Linda could

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