Chapter 1338:

“If you won’t tell me, then who else is going to stand up for you?”

Charli hesitated and then finally whispered, “It was Florrie. She—she lashed out at me.”

Charli swallowed hard before continuing.

“She thinks I told you the truth and ruined her plans. So, she took it out on me.”

The more Charli spoke, the heavier the weight on her chest became. Tears welled up and then spilled down her cheeks.

Kallie’s expression darkened.

“I’ll speak to Gracelyn—Florrie won’t have the power to interfere with the people around me anymore.” Her words were calm, but there was a quiet finality to them.

relief, suddenly dropped to

you—no hesitation, no second thoughts. Whatever

a small, rueful smile, “Anything, as

flickered, a shadow crossing her face. She gestured for Charli to rise and step

anymore. I know it’s impossible.” She exhaled slowly, as if she

it. I won’t pretend I’m happy, but what choice do I have? My marriage is strained, yes.

looked away,

as well bear the guilt. At least, that way, my children can

Kallie stretched lazily, a wry smile tugging at her

bad. No freedom, sure, but

calm

what she’d said to Charli. She was playing the game. Charli had her uses, and Kallie intended to take full advantage of that. In this house, kindness wasn’t

that could

as Kallie was concerned, the White family was rotten to the

for one reason only: she saw Kallie as the lesser evil, someone with a gentle disposition who could shield her

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