Chapter 847

The nanny gave Charlotte a knowing smile as she scooped the baby into her arms. "I'll take the little one outside for some sun. You think about where you two might want to go for the holidays."

The moment the nanny disappeared through the door, Charlotte darted upstairs. She grabbed her phone and started messaging her old circle of socialite friends, eager for vacation ideas.

The replies came in fast.

Marry: Well, well, look who decided to show up. What kind of wind blew Mrs. Chancer into the group today?

Fion: Charlotte, are you seriously planning a trip with Mr. Chancer? Shouldn't he be the one arranging that?

Charlotte's smile froze. Her expression stiffened with quiet embarrassment.

Thankfully, someone with actual tact jumped in and sent over a list of travel guides and curated itineraries.

the helpful friend privately: I'll bring you back the latest

that, she switched her phone to "Do Not Disturb❞ and ignored the storm brewing in

list of destinations. But when it came time to choose just one,

was the charming old town—perfect for romantic photo ops. She imagined herself coyly asking James

candle together would be blessed with a happy, lasting marriage. It was cheesy, sure-but just the kind of

seemed to whisper of something beautiful. Charlotte wanted to visit them all. with James. She pictured them hand-in-hand, leaving footprints everywhere, like

more she imagined it, the more


she slipped into a silky nightgown and padded downstairs. She made herself a strong cup of coffee and

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Every time her eyelids dropped she slapped her cheeks

James finally stumbled in, reeking of

and liquor hit her, and she wrinkled her nose. "You've been

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