After speaking, Lucy patted Charlotte on the shoulder. “Well, that’s just my opinion. You should think about it.”

Charlotte kept her head low and remained silent.

She didn’t understand why in today’s society which preached equality, there were people who thought they could pick on others just because they had more power.

Zachary’s like that, and now there’s Sharon Blackwood too.

But I guess it’s no surprise. Birds of the same feathers flock together, after all!

They’re friends precisely because they behave the same way.

“Are you okay?” Ben asked softly.

Charlotte merely glared at him, then left with the first-aid kit without a word.

Ben remained frozen in place with a miserable look on his face. What did I do to deserve that?

By lunch, Charlotte was still so infuriated that she was in no mood to eat. Lucy gave her a sandwich and arranged for her to work on some lighter tasks.

Zachary left in the afternoon, but not before casting Charlotte a glance when passing the reception desk. Even so, he said nothing and headed straight toward the elevator.

her head buried in documents. Remember, Charlotte, don’t you ever bother with

home, she had already managed to keep her emotions in check. “I’m home!” she exclaimed with

“Mommy!”

leaped into

to your hand, Mommy?” Robbie immediately asked upon noticing Charlotte’s hand, which had been

Charlotte replied cheerily.

you keep getting injured, Mommy? Is it really dangerous at work?” Jamie asked

If it’s too dangerous, you should change jobs,” said Ellie as her heart ached. “I don’t want

agreed Jamie and Robbie in

neither!” Fifi suddenly chimed

certainly had

chuckle. “I was just too clumsy. Don’t worry,

take a look.” Hearing

hastily changed the subject. “Is dinner ready,

“It is, but…”

favorite beef stew

your hands, and

with her family and talking about life’s

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