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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

from her, you can just tell

“Why should I go through

from her? That’s just an

didn’t seem to mind his attitude. He simply said, “Because she has a husband now.”

Jayce fell silent.

while, the call ended

eyebrow and returned the phone to

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

was so rude.

disapproval

and Mabel are coming

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

there?”

lit up, and she immediately replied, “I’m here, sweetie. Come in.”

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in. Seeing Charlotte safe and sound, she let

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

powerful! I can beat up

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

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

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