"Well..." Braden felt that it was not easy to be a reporter but he did not dare to talk back to his wife, so he could only keep quiet.

"Let's go." Charlotte calmly ended the conversation.

Anne glared at Braden.

Braden touched his nose unhappily. It was hard enough to chase his wife, but it was even harder to coax her. It was extremely difficult to have a sweet life with his wife. It was very difficult for him.

At the hospital.

Rick stood by the window, his body leaned against the windowsill. He felt a little cold as the wind blew.

As he looked down at the city, he felt an impulse to trample everything under his feet and make everyone bow before him.

Squeak, squeak-

brother..."

Anne's voice broke the silence in the room. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Rick didn't turn around. His voice was soft with no emotions "Lottie, you stay. The others can wait outside."

Anne looked at Charlotte helplessly.

Charlotte nodded towards her. Only then did Anne leave with Braden.

Charlotte walked into the ward and put the fruit basket on the table, "I passed by a fruit shop on my way here. These grapes looked so good, do you want to try some?"

"I don't like sour foods."

"Uh, I also bought some apples."

"Lottie, I don't like fruits."

Charlotte bit her lower lip and paced to his side. She grabbed onto his sleeve and said, "The rumours on the Internet aren't true. Shane and I were being chased by some of Blake's men. We almost couldn't escape. I came here the moment I saw the news, I was afraid you would misunderstand."

Rick was still looking out the window. "I was dealing with the reporters here in the afternoon. Suddenly they all left, one of them told me you arranged a press conference with Shane, right?" "Yes, I thought of a plan with Shane's help..."

"Did you know Shane has never been present in any press conferences?"

Charlotte was stunned for a moment and her hands froze.

"Did you know Shane has never praised a company in public?"

investor in River City. Do you know how much his word is worth? Since he spoke, the Jane Corporation's stock price skyrocketed today. Have you thought of a plan? No, you didn't

lowered her

a god in your heart, but what about me? What am I? A mere mortal who needs you to beg your god

what I meant. I was just worried that they'll disturb your rest." Charlotte started to choke up.

too much. You just thought I'm some weak person who needs your protection.

her

not good enough for

you but your assistant said the hospital was filled with people. So

when you thought of this idea?" Rick asked in a hoarse

"It was..."

It was Shane.

Anne wouldn't sound persuasive at all if

he could justify the reason for the

sorry. I'll discuss anything with you in the future. Please

to beg a man you didn't even want to see for

"Rick..."

the Jane Corporation." "Rick, I already know what I did wrong. Don't be mad. I wouldn't go find Shane anymore in the future. Can you forgive me?" Charlotte whimpered softly, her eyes red

looking at her but his heart

he make

Did he upset her?

and sadness

to find the man who hurt her again and

she even exchanged something for the peace he felt

into the tower in

as

was in a mess, covering half of her face. "No, it's my fault. I didn't think

please disappear from my sight before I break off our engagement,

was because he was

never thought that the word "indifferent" could be

afraid of him so she

Bang-

The door closed.

back to the bed and laid

closed her eyes, the tears at the

she's always hurt. How could he hand over the person he loved to Shane? However,

was his

and emotional intelligence weren't

Outside the ward.

into her arms. She looked very dejected. "Did my brother

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