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

fell silent as everyone turned

she quickly tried to explain. “Mrs. Harrison, it’s not

her clear eyes filled with confusion.

hesitated, then awkwardly said, “I came to bring something to Mrs. Jennifer Harrison. She said Julius had

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

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

to leave, not sparing

satisfaction, but Arthur

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

was tight with frustration.

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

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

giving Robert a brief smile before hurrying out of

If she stayed any longer, she

felt a firm grip tighten around her wrist, stopping her

“Charlotte.”

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as he turned her

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no idea what Arthur

beloved was right here, yet

chest. She could feel the weight of the act she was putting on, and it was getting harder

scattering the chaos inside

offering him a casual shrug. “I

ever, her eyes showing no hint of concern for

the version of Charlotte, who

her wrist tightened, his hand almost trembling with the force. His gaze, sharp and unwavering, fixed on her. “He’s

doesn’t help, take him to the hospital. He’s still so young.

words were calm, almost

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sharp breath escaping her lips as she

“You know what pain is?

cut deep, and Charlotte’s chest tightened painfully. She

thing to say.

years of her heart, but now she was taking it

sudden ache in Arthur’s chest

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