Amanda had discreetly arranged for Charlotte to sit between Luna and herself. Although they painted quite a happy picture of a wholesome family, in reality, the set-up was meant to trap Charlotte between them so she couldn’t escape.

When they were finally seated, one of the aunts, Aunt Leigh, turned to Charlotte and smiled at her as she gave her the once-over. “We haven’t seen you in years! You look so much more mature now, Charlotte.”

“You looked like a girl the last time we saw you, and now you look like a woman!” Another aunt, Aunt Geraldine, chimed in on purpose. “Amanda, what were you saying about Charlotte’s kids? Do you mean that she’s already married with kids now?”

“Yes, she already has three children. Time has flown by, hasn’t it? We’re all getting old.” Amanda laughed shrilly and continued, “Charlotte, why didn’t you bring your kids along with you today?”

This time, Charlotte didn’t interrupt her. Instead, she allowed her aunt to finish saying what she wanted to say.

into her and her child at the kindergarten the other day, Charlotte knew

of her child would have spread like wildfire among the Whites and

fed the other aunts all sorts of vile stories about Charlotte to taint

her. The latter probably wanted to embarrass her in front of

“Oh gosh…”

four years since they last

of the uncles started to frown. Their expressions had clouded over, and the look in their eyes as they gazed at Charlotte seemed to turn rather

“Charlotte, when did you get married? We didn’t

asked. “What does your husband

smiled,

answer. How was Charlotte going to tell everyone that she had hooked up

woman finally spoke up, “That’s my business. I don’t suppose you think you have a right to know, do

shock. Nobody had

uncles growled angrily at her, “Of course we have a right to know! We’re your elders! Don’t we have a right to ask

of wedlock?” another uncle asked. “Who’s the father of your

The others chimed in anxiously, “Did you get together with a married man and give birth to his

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