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.

she had, maybe this pain wouldn’t be

as everyone turned to look

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

eyes filled with confusion. “Explain

came to bring

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

upset. You’ve been taking great care of

to leave, not sparing Arthur a

Arthur suddenly stood

aren’t

with frustration. “You’re

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grew, especially at the sight of Charlotte’s

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

giving Robert a brief smile before hurrying out of the

she

and she felt a firm grip tighten

“Charlotte.”

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as he turned her to face him, his

to check

Chapter 30 She’ll Regret

what Arthur was

was right here, yet

could feel the weight of the act she was putting

through, scattering the chaos inside her and bringing some

a casual shrug. “I already checked on

her eyes showing no hint of concern for

of Charlotte,

force. His gaze, sharp and unwavering, fixed on her.

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

were calm,

Il Regret

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and she winced, a sharp breath escaping her lips as she tried to pull away. “Arthur, what

“You know what pain is? I

cut deep, and Charlotte’s chest

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

but now she was taking it back.

sudden ache in Arthur’s chest

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