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.”

humiliated by the order, Linda was unfazed, for she was confident of Charlie taking her

side.

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

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 spoke.

feigned victimized look was enough for Julia to

time Linda played the victim, everyone could clearly see through her

a glance at him from the corner

her

Staying

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

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eyes. “I know that you

insist on coming? Is

felt as if she had been slapped twice in the face, to the extent she could even feel a burning sensation in her checks.

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 fighting back on

at the brink

turned around and said “I’ll get the driver to

realization of what he had

of disbelief. “A-Are you

with that

It won’t take long.” A complicated expression emerged on Charlie’s face. It was hard to tell from it

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

sight of Charlie telling the woman he had doted on

composure as she became the first to stride into the dining hall.

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

busy with his cutlery, he was filling up Christina’s plate instead of eating.

discreet tug underneath the table before glaring at him with her widened eyes and

that you don’t get hungry

Why does she need to make it sound so crude when he clearly just wants

some time with each other, Christina could tell that Julia meant

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

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