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.

while, Charlie came

up. “I would have slept straight to

you’re tired,” Ashton said calmly while shooting

him the truth for twenty years. I’m sure he doesn’t mind waiting for another few hours and asking

with a wry smile,

yourself,” Ashton said, “I didn’t get to take care of my parents since they passed away at a very young age. I hope

respond, Helen stepped in and said, “Thanks, but

Ashton through and through. She even often went around telling people

just something strange about the

K City. I can take good care of you that way. We’re the only Fullers left in the family now. We should stay together, don’t you think?” He leaned against the couch and tapped his finger on

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

and Helen seemed to have all sorts

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