Chapter 5 Receiving a Photo

Back then, she’d run to him with hugs and kisses, always eager to hear about his life at Harrison Villa. Now her words cut like a knife.

Julius had never really enjoyed her attention.

Her constant hovering and meddling irritated him. He even thought her excessive concern for him was disrespectful to his grandparents.

As Julius pulled away, Charlotte’s love never wavered – her eyes always full of warmth when she looked at him.

But now she’d just said she didn’t want him as a son.

Julius stood there speechless, his face hardening by the second.

Given the choice, he’d pick Sarah over her any day.

Sarah – the graceful, elegant ballerina who dazzled audiences – would make a much better mother figure.

Julius pushed away from the table and stormed upstairs, leaving his dinner untouched.

Before her accident, Charlotte would have chased after him, trying to make things right. His feelings had always come first.

But this time, she just watched him go, clutching her fork tightly.

Chapter 5 Receiving a Photo

Her heart hurt, but she pushed it down, feeling a bitter smile tug at her lips.

3/7

the child she’d loved so deeply and raised with all her heart. Now here he was, scolding her, looking at her with the same cold

keep eating, swallowing past

her usual apology, but

never came.

*****

a long bath, Charlotte felt lighter. Letting go of her desperate need for Arthur’s love was

couldn’t believe she’d wasted

4/7

time chasing after him.

really thought if she could just be perfect

How stupid.

knew – love had to start

of the bathroom, she dug out her old phone from the back of her closet. Five years of

she looked through

closet was filled with soft, understated dresses – all

Five years of playing

noto

5/7

but a stand–in,

shadow.

curled in disgust. Without a second thought,

done being someone’s

unknown number had sent a photo. The picture showed Arthur in a dim private room, lounging on a sofa. His usual cold expression was there, shirt collar

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255