Chapter 363

"No one is to interfere with Lucy's situation!" a commanding voice declared.

James's grandfather, Richard, entered the house, leaning heavily on his cane. Mrs. Williams quickly stepped forward to help him to his seat.

"Grandfather, you're here," James said, immediately setting up the tea set to prepare tea himself.

Mrs. Chancer and Richard had never gotten along, and now their interaction was limited to a brief nod before silence settled between them.

Charlotte, sitting cautiously to the side, was keenly aware of Richard's disapproval of her. Her hand instinctively rested on her stomach. She couldn't help but wonder if the child she carried would soften his attitude toward her.

Lost in thought, she was startled when Richard spoke. "You're carrying James' child. I won't make things difficult for you. Focus on delivering the baby safely, and there will be rewards."

lifted. "Thank you,

would be her shield. Even someone as critical of

for Lucy, leave her be. After all she's

slightly. "Grandfather, but she is

his previously clouded eyes sharp with clarity. "After everything she's done? How many times has Lucy's trouble brought unwanted attention to this family? James, surely you

tea into a cup, placed it

made up—he would no longer intervene in Lucy's affairs.

be impulsive, but she's not truly bad. She's the daughter of


snorted. "And imagine the ridicule

family crushed under the combined pressure of Melvin and the Reynolds family. Mr. Luther had been thrown in jail, and no amount of connections or influence had been able to get

now that James wouldn't lift a finger to save her this time. It finally dawned on her why Charlotte had borrowed her car the day before, only

was out, and she was the one behind bars,

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