Chapter 36 Filling the Emptiness

Arthur lifted his gaze, and the moment his

eyes landed on her, he froze.

Ever since she left Rose Villa, the house had felt cold and empty. The servants were the same, the decorations unchanged, but without her, it just didn’t feel right.

He hadn’t really paid it much mind before. But now, he found himself unwilling to return.

He had come back this time because of Julius, hoping that bringing him here would restore the warmth they once had. But it was still lacking.

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Chapter 36 Filling the Emptiness That was until Charlotte appeared. She casually sat on the sofa, fiddling with her phone, but somehow, the house seemed to change.

Her presence seemed to fill the emptiness, like the coldness had been

chased away.

Arthur looked her up and down, a strange feeling rising in his chest.

She still had her long, wavy hair and delicate makeup, her eyes and brows carefully done, with red lips that made

her look even more vibrant. She wore a

black off–shoulder dress that reached her knees, exposing her slender legs.

was striking, even more so than

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nothing like the image he remembered, and

make dinner,” Arthur said coldly, his voice low

you talking about? Didn’t you ask me to come here

let out a dry laugh,

she really being treated

now?

on the table. The words

expression darkened even

need to

her annoyance growing. “Are you seriously this weak now? I never would’ve guessed it. You need to take some

tightened. He was certain she was doing this

purpose.

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“Arthur, are you messing with me again? Does it make you feel good to toy

like a dagger, striking

into his chest.

eyes flared with fury, and his face grew even

The Emptiness

Fine. But you’ll do it on my terms. If I’m satisfied,

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contempt obvious. “What was I thinking back then?

bellowed, clearly

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