Chapter 176 Extra Step

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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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been. You should treat me to dinner. I saved your

Arthur agreed. “If you need anything from her, you

for a moment. “Why

something from her? That’s just an

attitude. He simply said,

Jayce fell silent.

a while, the call

returned the

habit was this? Did he even

was so

caught her look of disapproval but didn’t seem to care.

coming

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

there?”

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

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

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

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

seriously. “That’s right, you’re the

but aloof face showing a hint of concern.

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