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.

striking, even more so

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was nothing like the image he remembered, and it left him with an uncomfortable

make dinner,” Arthur said coldly, his voice

at him, puzzled. “What are you talking about? Didn’t you ask

a

being treated like a

now?

papers on the table. The

expression darkened even

Emptiness need to eat before I

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

grip on the tablet tightened. He was certain

purpose.

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her voice matched the chill. “Arthur, are you messing with me again? Does it make you feel good to toy with me? Did I really know you were this terrible

felt like a dagger, striking

into his chest.

fury, and his face grew even colder. “You want

The Emptiness

terms. If I’m satisfied, then

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at him, her contempt obvious. “What was I thinking back then? How could I have fallen for someone like

bellowed, clearly

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