At the Fullers' Residence.

Ophelia led Charlotte to the living room, where Raina had been waiting for them for quite a while.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Raina directed her gaze upward to look at them.

"Madam, she has arrived," announced the butler. With a bow, he left.

"So, you must be Charlotte Emerson," said Raina nonchalantly as she looked her up and down, sizing her up with eagle eyes.

Charlotte did not flinch. Maintaining eye contact with Raina, she calmly and courteously replied, "Yes, Auntie."

Half an hour earlier, Charlotte had bid Shane goodbye. Right as she was about to head home, an army of men in black appeared in front of her, stalling her.

"The madam wishes to see you. No need to ask any questions, it will all be clear later," informed the men.

Only then did she find out that the lady they were talking about was Shane's mother.

In fact, she was rather surprised that Shane's mother looked so youthful. If the two of them went out together, they could have passed off as sisters.

lot into a self-care routine. It was clear that she had upheld her elegance from her younger days. Her eyebrows were beautifully shaped like willow leaves, her mouth was petite and cherry-like -all the features of a typical River

went on, she certainly matured into

Shane was so attractive. There was no doubt

insulted

you and Shane have your marriage certificate. The wise thing to do is get yourself and your daughter out and

was not expecting to hear this from her at all. Indeed, one should not judge a book

calling Auntie?" interrupted Raina

"Five years ago, you conceived a child out of wedlock and were driven out of the house by the Emerson family. What were you thinking? You shouldn't have come back to River City. And you should never have gotten the Fuller family tangled into

her to come over. She wanted

was keeping her cool, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl into

be so sure that it wasn't

dare you!" sputtered Raina.

was true -it was her son that wanted to sign a marriage

a mocking, disdainful expression appeared on Raina's face. "Hmph, I've seen plenty of tricks from foxy women like you trying to elicit unsuspecting men. At the end of the day, you' re all

was rather taken aback. Apparently, the Fuller family dealt with their

all for show. Once the contract expired, she would disappear from the

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