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.”

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

side.

up in defiance, she met Julia’s gaze brazenly. Now that you’re kicking me out, let’s see who’s

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

feigned victimized look was enough for

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

snuck a glance at him from the corner

moment her tears

Staying

isn’t he reacting today? I must have

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

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

if she had been slapped twice in the face,

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

were already at the

Charlie turned around and said “I’ll

of what he

“A-Are you asking me to

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

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

gave Christina a suspicious look. That brat must have said something to him. Otherwise, why would he seem

choice but to comply with Charlie’s decision.

telling the woman he had

composure as she became the

in silence, as if they were just four strangers sharing

cutlery, he was filling up Christina’s

table before glaring at him with her widened eyes and complaining softly, “Stop serving me food. It’s too

sure that you don’t get hungry at the Hadley residence,” Julia remarked flatly.

it sound

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

undoing. Otherwise, there was no way Linda could

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