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She gave an awkward laugh. “No, Mr. Caldwell, you’re quite the joker. My mom picked me up this morning. I’ve been recovering at home and forgot to tell you. I’m so sorry.”

Jayce said, “Well, I accept your apology.”

Charlotte paused for a moment, completely forgetting to respond.

Jayce continued, “Don’t die alone. It’s lonely.”

Charlotte put her hand to her forehead. “I won’t die. I’ll live better than anyone else.”

Jayce replied, “Good for you.”

The air fell into a deathly silence.

Suddenly, her phone was snatched away. She looked up in surprise to see Arthur’s expressionless face.

“Why not hang up if you have nothing to talk about?”

He glanced at the phone and raised it to his ear. “Are you close with my wife?”

Jayce replied, “Quite close.”

Arthur chuckled. “You’re honest.”

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“I’ve always been. You should treat me to dinner. I saved

you need anything from her, you can just tell

a moment. “Why should

something from her? That’s just

He simply said, “Because she

Jayce fell silent.

the call ended abruptly.

returned the phone to

was this? Did

was so

look of disapproval

and Mabel are coming over,”

a knock came at the door, and Mabel’s sweet little

there?”

and she immediately replied, “I’m here, sweetie. Come

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Charlotte safe and sound,

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I thought a bad guy had taken you!” Mabel said, her face full of worry.

amused. “Of course not, silly. I’m powerful! I can beat up

seriously. “That’s right,

her, his delicate but aloof face showing a hint of concern. “Mom, are you still

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