Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder

The warm–toned room felt like a soft embrace, with Julius curled up in Sarah’s arms. His tiny hand was tightly gripping hers, his feverish face flushed, his little brow drawn in discomfort.

Sarah gently stroked his back, occasionally checking his forehead to see if his temperature had gone down.

Arthur sat nearby, his usual icy demeanor softened with concern as he watched his

son.

“Mom…”

Julius‘ weak, hoarse voice broke the silence, his call barely a whisper.

Sarah held him close, her voice soothing. “It’s okay, Julius. You’ll be feeling better soon.”

Charlotte stood frozen at the door, her fingers gripping the doorframe as if it might anchor her.

Her heart felt as if it were being torn apart, every stab of pain a reminder of how much they had all moved on without her.

Tears stung her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away, forcing herself to stay calm.

She had always known it would end up like this.

Arthur loved Sarah deeply, and Julius

wanted nothing more than to call Sarah Mom.

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Coming here had been nothing but a cruel reminder of what she had lost.

Her gaze shifted from Julius‘ pained face to Arthur, whose eyes flickered between his son and Sarah.

His

gaze softened whenever it lingered on Sarah, and Charlotte couldn’t help but feel a sharp pang in her chest.

It was as if she had been slapped, every part of her aching.

She forced herself to speak, taking a slow breath. “It looks like he’s fine now… I’ll just leave.”

Seeing this scene only made her more

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determined to pretend she’d forgotten them, to walk away and never look back.

She couldn’t help but wonder why she hadn’t truly forgotten them.

this pain wouldn’t be so

everyone turned

face paled, and she quickly tried to explain. “Mrs. Harrison, it’s

blinked, her clear eyes filled

said, “I came to bring something to

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him might make him feel more comfortable… Mrs. Harrison, please don’t be

taking great care

word, she turned to leave, not

but Arthur suddenly stood up, walking out

was taken aback. “Arthur, aren’t

tight with frustration. “You’re

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sight of Charlotte’s indifference. It only

like this? Not even check on Julius, the son

a brief smile before hurrying out of the

to leave quickly. If she stayed any longer, she

a gust of wind swept by, and she felt a firm grip tighten around her wrist, stopping

“Charlotte.”

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as he turned her to face

to check on

Chapter 30 She’ll Regret

no idea what Arthur was

right here, yet he

fingers trembled slightly as emotions swirled in her chest. She could feel the weight of the act she was putting on, and it was

just then, a cool night breeze swept through, scattering the chaos inside her and bringing some

offering him a casual

as indifferent as ever, her eyes showing no hint of concern

version of Charlotte, who

wrist tightened, his hand almost trembling with the force.

her voice smooth and disinterested. “Just give him some medicine and keep an eye on him. If it doesn’t help, take him to the hospital. He’s still so young. You don’t want him to end up with brain damage from

were calm,

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tightened even further, and she winced, a sharp breath escaping her lips as she tried to pull away. “Arthur, what the hell are you doing? You’re

what pain is? I thought you didn’t have

deep, and Charlotte’s chest tightened painfully.

to spill over. “Arthur, that’s a cruel thing to say. Of course, I have a heart. It’s just that I treat people

had given him five years of her heart, but now she

sudden ache in Arthur’s

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