When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1679 A Misunderstanding

Sitting in the car, Charlotte rubbed her round belly, let out a satisfied burp, and then sighed. "Mr. Palmer, you're really lucky. Your parent's cooking is so delicious."

"You're such a foodie, you find everything tasty."

Growing up, Eric was accustomed to eating exotic and luxurious foods, thus he didn't find much interest in the meals his parents prepared.

Charlotte complained, "How ungrateful."

She handed the generous monetary gift back to Eric. "Here, this is yours."

After all, she was just pretending to be his girlfriend. Besides, Eric had already promised to treat her to

lunch for a year, so it was only right that she return the red envelope to him.

Eric, however, didn't think much of it. "You keep it. Consider it your remuneration."

"You can just treat me to meals. I can't possibly accept this generous monetary gift," said Charlotte.

"Do you think I look like someone who lacks money?" Eric asked her.

A twitch played at the corner of Charlotte's mouth. Indeed, for the wealthy, this monetary gift means nothing.

then, I won't stand on ceremony with you.

gift to check, but she knew for certain that there was a substantial

inside. This is even more profitable

need for formalities. After all, we're friends." Eric drove Charlotte all the

sky outside the Smith residence

out of the car, Charlotte

didn't notice someone standing quietly in the shadows, his gaze fixed

of the car, she began to walk

it was so thick. Suddenly, something rolled out. When she bent down to pick it up, to her surprise,

anticipated that Eric's parents would actually place

size would, at the very least, cost hundreds of

ring. Charlotte had made up her mind to return the diamond ring

en

wanted to try it

noticed a

admiring under

have always had a hard time

about to take it down, she noticed Sven standing not too far away. She couldn't help but laugh as she waved at

composed. He didn't respond. Instead, he turned and walked toward the

of anything amiss, Charlotte simply followed him as