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.

maybe this pain wouldn’t be so

fell silent as everyone turned

explain. “Mrs. Harrison, it’s not what you think. Let me

eyes

hesitated, then awkwardly said, “I came to bring

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to check on him. I thought holding him might make him feel more comfortable… Mrs. Harrison, please don’t be angry.

smiled faintly. “I’m not upset. You’ve been taking great care of him. If that’s all, I’ll be going

word, she turned to leave, not sparing Arthur

but Arthur

was taken aback. “Arthur, aren’t you going

tight with frustration.

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irritation grew, especially at the sight of Charlotte’s indifference. It only made him

really just going to walk away like this? Not even check on Julius, the son she used to adore?” The

the stairs, giving Robert a brief smile before hurrying out of the

to leave quickly. If she stayed any longer, she might

of wind swept by, and she felt a firm grip

“Charlotte.”

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her to face

to check on

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had no idea what Arthur

yet he was chasing after

trembled slightly as emotions swirled in her chest. She could feel the weight of the act she was

swept through, scattering the chaos inside

innocently, offering him a casual shrug. “I

was as indifferent as ever, her eyes showing no hint of concern for Julius

of Charlotte, who had lost

force. His gaze, sharp and unwavering, fixed on her. “He’s

an eye on him. If it doesn’t help, take him

words were

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lips as she tried to pull away. “Arthur, what the hell are you doing? You’re hurting

“You know what pain is? I thought you didn’t have a

and Charlotte’s chest tightened painfully. She

wave of emotion threatening to spill over. “Arthur, that’s a cruel thing to say. Of course, I have

now she was

in Arthur’s chest

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