After taking a shower, we set out to look for Charlie again.

The living hall was exceptionally quiet; Charlie was not around.

I got hold of a maid and asked, “Where’s Mr. Charlie?”

The maid lowered her head and answered, “He has gone to bed.”

Ashton tilted his head and took a sidelong glance at the rooms upstairs. Though he had moved out of the family home for many years, he still remembered the location of Charlie’s room very well.

We headed up and stood outside the room. Ashton knocked on the door and called, “Uncle Charlie?”

No one responded.

A corner of Ashton’s mouth quirked up. It was as if he had expected this. He held my hand and brought me back to the living hall.

a short while, Charlie came down slowly

woken up. “I would have slept straight to the next day if the maid didn’t call me.” He let out a chuckle at that

rest early if you’re tired,” Ashton said calmly while shooting daggers at

to his expression. He waited for them to tell him the truth for twenty years. I’m sure

a wry

get to take care of my parents since they passed away at a very young age. I hope I still get to repay your kindness after I’ve made a name

formed between Charlie’s brows, but before he could respond, Helen stepped in and said, “Thanks, but you don’t have to. George

well aware of the fact that Helen did not like Ashton through and through. She even often went around telling people he was good-for-nothing. Ever since my relationship with Ashton improved, he

something strange about the

care of you that way. We’re the only Fullers left in the family now. We should stay together, don’t you think?”

we’re so used to J City, I don’t think we’d be comfortable living in a big city,” Charlie

to convince them, Charlie and Helen seemed to have all sorts of excuses

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