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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

“If you need anything from her,

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

something from her? That’s

didn’t seem to mind his attitude. He simply

Jayce fell silent.

the

an eyebrow and returned the

crazy habit was this? Did he even ask for her permission before

so rude.

her look of disapproval but didn’t

are coming over,” he said casually.

the door, and Mabel’s sweet little voice called

there?”

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

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and Mabel dashed in. Seeing Charlotte safe and sound, she

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bad guy had taken you!” Mabel said, her face

I’m powerful! I can beat up any bad

right, you’re the

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

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