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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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should treat me to dinner. I saved your

agreed. “If you need anything from her, you can just tell

silent for a moment. “Why should I go through you

That’s just an extra step.”

mind his attitude. He simply said, “Because she

Jayce fell silent.

a while, the call ended abruptly.

returned the phone to

Did he

was so rude.

her look of disapproval but didn’t seem to

are coming over,” he

knock came at the door, and Mabel’s sweet little voice called out, “Ms. Lottie, are you

there?”

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

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dashed in. Seeing Charlotte safe and sound, she let out

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thought a bad guy had taken you!” Mabel said,

powerful! I can beat

nodded seriously. “That’s right, you’re

but aloof face showing a hint of concern. “Mom,

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