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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

Arthur agreed. “If you need anything from

silent for a moment. “Why should

something from her? That’s just an extra

simply said, “Because she has a

Jayce fell silent.

while, the

an eyebrow and returned

of crazy habit was this? Did he even ask

was so

her look of disapproval but didn’t seem

and Mabel are coming over,” he

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

there?”

eyes lit up, and she immediately replied,

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Seeing Charlotte safe and sound, she let out a sigh

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bad guy had taken

“Of course not, silly. I’m powerful! I

seriously. “That’s right, you’re

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

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