Single Mom's Sweet Husband by Charlotte

"Mr. Emerson, I suppose you've been too busy recovering from your illness to know that Emerson Corporation's winning designs for the Eastern opera house was the work of Miss Charlotte herself," Shane explained with a vague smile on his face.

His cool gaze fell upon Timothy, then onto Elaine, who had just stepped out of the kitchen.

At that moment, a sharp flare of warning darted across his eyes, which sent a shiver down Elaine's spine.

Elaine seemingly lost control over her own hands, which trembled with the tray she was holding. However, she quickly recollected herself and steadied her fingers.

With the smile still plastered across her face, she walked over to Shane and placed a cup in front of him, "Here, Mr. Fuller, have a cup of coffee."

She then placed another cup of tea in front of Timothy.

"What's going on here?" Timothy asked Elaine.

Their recent success in the bidding for the Eastern opera house was one of the reasons for his speedy recovery.

However, Elaine only told him that it was a newly recruited designer's work. She hadn't mentioned at all that the designer was Charlotte.

did not expect Shane to bring it up at, and not now

"This..."

it was Madam Emerson's idea to give you a surprise. It worked like a

veteran in the business sector, Timothy naturally spotted Shane's intention to defend Charlotte. In fact,

took him by surprise. When did the two get to know

he asked the Lane sisters to invite Shane over, he never accepted their

that thought in mind, Timothy turned to Charlotte

he quickly regained his cool and re-evaluated Charlotte's worth in his mind. He then turned to her and said, "Well, since you' re back, let's have dinner together." Seeing how Timothy's attitude changed so quickly, Charlotte snickered to herself internally. It certainly didn't feel like Timothy harboured the slightest bit of paternal love toward his own flesh and blood. He wouldn't even think twice before

guest over for a family reunion," Charlotte replied politely as she turned around and left with Sheryl in her arms. Watching Charlotte leave, Timothy's face blackened.

to have you

as he replied, "Ah, it's not a problem.

his seat. "Since now that I know Mr. Emerson has recovered well and is as energetic as ever, I shall take my leave. I

"Oh, look at the time! Why

in response but still turned to

spot and excused herself. "Sis, I also have something waiting. I'll leave first." Elaine nodded her head reassuringly. "Okay, go ahead,"