Chapter 306 Talk to Mrs. Harrison

Jayce asked, “Want to come in for a bit?”

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“No.” Charlotte shook her head. “I need to pick Julius up from school.” She remembered she had promised him yesterday. As an adult, she couldn’t go back on her word.

“I see.” Jayce looked a little disappointed. After a brief pause, he suddenly asked, “Can I go with you, then?”

Charlotte instinctively wanted to say no. But when her eyes met him, the deep, somber look in them, paired with his pale complexion, made the words stick in her throat. She thought, “He helped me out so much before. How could gifting a dog possibly repay that?”

“Sure,” she said with a smile and a slight nod.

Jayce took hold of the dog leash. “I’ll take Sunny along.”

Charlotte nodded again. “Okay.”

Without hesitation, Jayce headed for the door. Delia moved to follow him, but he glanced back and said, “You don’t need to come with me.”

“But

cut Delia off firmly. “That’s an order.” His tone

to Mrs.

as they stepped into the elevator, her face clouding with quiet sadness. She

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irritated and snapped, “I’ve already warned him to stop this nonsense! Why is he still being so

her distance from Mr. Caldwell. He’s sensitive. Once he realizes he’s been turned down, I’m sure he

if it’s a single, simple girl, that would be fine. Why does it have to be

“You’re right.

“Mrs. Harrison is so smart. Once Sir Caldwell talks to her, she’ll understand what

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was well–maintained. Even so, Charlotte said to Jayce, “You and Sunny stay in the car. I’m worried some

Jayce nodded without

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at the Labrador, Sunny, sitting obediently nearby. It

out a low whimper, lying flat on the seat. The dog avoided making eye contact with Jayce, even tucking its tail tightly. Jayce

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