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.”

order, Linda was unfazed, for she was confident of Charlie

side.

you’re kicking me out, let’s see who’s

“Mrs. Hadley doesn’t want me to stay back for food.”

victimized look was enough

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

Linda snuck a glance at him from the corner of her eyes.

her tears flowed.

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he reacting today? I must have failed to make it dramatic enough.

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up in her eyes. “I know that

could finish, Julia scoffed, “So why do you insist on coming? Is there something wrong with your

in the face,

Charlie see how she’s trying to

tears were already at the brink of flowing.

distracted, Charlie turned around and said “I’ll get

already on her way out, and the realization of

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

have dinner with that unreasonable woman? I must’ve

A complicated expression emerged on Charlie’s face. It was

a suspicious look. That brat must have said something to him. Otherwise,

but to comply with Charlie’s decision.

telling the woman he had doted on all this. while to leave.

her composure as she became the first to stride into the

the meal began, the four of them ate in silence,

cutlery, he was filling

widened eyes and complaining softly, “Stop serving me food. It’s too

sure that you don’t get hungry at

it sound

with each other, Christina could tell that Julia meant no harm on the inside despite her

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

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