Chapter 524

Evelyn and Adam flanked Josephine, supporting her as they walked out.

At that moment, Charles appeared in the doorway of the hospital room.

"Jo-"

The word "Mom" caught in his throat, and he swallowed it back. "Aunt Josephine, I'm here to take you home."

"No need to trouble yourself, Mr. Jenkins. I really can't accept that," Josephine replied icily, her expression cold and distant.

Her indifferent words cut sharper than any knife, plunging straight into Charles's heart without hesitation.

"Get out of the way, mutt!"

Adam, never fond of Charles, stepped forward and physically blocked him.

Charles took the insult in silence, not stooping to argue with Adam.

"Mom, let's go home," Evelyn said, not sparing Charles a glance as she gently helped Josephine forward.

Josephine squeezed Evelyn's hand, and together they made their way out.

Charles trailed after them, keeping a respectful two or three steps behind. He had known he'd be unwelcome here, but escorting Ms. Josephine home after her discharge was something he had to do.

They stepped into the elevator.

Charles instinctively took a place in the farthest corner.

Josephine glanced at the

could never be

chasm

car and opened the

been fine when they

it

too and stepped forward. "Eve, let me drive

snapped, her temper flaring as

immediately suspected Charles of sabotaging her

understood the suspicion—he was, after

could drive Ms. Josephine home,

Ms. Josephine may be discharged, but she still needs plenty

Andrew popped up

like your private chauffeur for today. If you're really

ve

door of Charles'scar and gently ushering

how her tire had likely gotten punctured. But even now, she wouldn't apologize for suspecting Charles.

Andrew's words made sense. She was acutely aware of her mother's condition-though the operation was a success, Josephine

couldn't risk her mother catching a cold while waiting for

and stopped Josephine from getting

car.

to drive. Let's just treat it like a ride service," Adam said, echoing Evelyn's thoughts.

settled back into the seat. Evelyn and Adam

Charles a look. "Call Aiden

"Thanks, Charles!" Andrew grinned.

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