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Charlotte stared at Zachary, stunned.
Her mind was in a mess.
How did he come to that conclusion?
To actually think that Michael is the father?
However, it does kind of make sense since the kids are now with Michael.
Furthermore, Charlotte had tried her best to keep the children a secret from Zachary.
If the children were his, he couldn’t think of any reason why she needed to keep it from him.
Moreover, Michael had arrived with his family to plead on her behalf.
It was obvious to anyone that their relationship was beyond ordinary.
“Did I guess correctly?”
Zachary’s hands trembled from the anxiety while his eyes were filled with complicated emotions.
Charlotte didn’t admit nor deny it.
Perhaps it was for the best as she could still hide the fact for a while longer.
However, she was worried that it would become a burden to Michael.
Just when her imagination was running wild, Ben’s voice could be heard from outside again. “Mr. Nacht, Mr. Brown has just called…”
“Get out!”
Zachary roared just like an enraged lion, causing the atmosphere to be even more terrifying.
Charlotte closed her eyes, shivering in fear.
She could feel as if he was about to strangle her to death anytime.
“Charlotte Windt!” This was the first time Zachary called out her full name.
“You are just unbelievable.” The words came out in between his gritted teeth.
“You managed to lead me in circles!”
“You lied to me saying that you had a miscarriage and that it was your first time. You also claimed that I was the only man you had. Damn it, you even got me to act as a gigolo and pay compensation to you…”
“F*ck! All the money you have tricked from me has been used to raise the three bastards!”
“Shut up,” Charlotte interrupted him angrily, “don’t speak of my children like that!”
They’re your children too.
How can you accuse your own flesh and blood as being bastards?
“So what if I said it?” Zachary patted the back of his hands on her cheeks. “Charlotte, I have underestimated you. I always thought that you were as pure as snow. It seems the mother-daughter duo has been right about you after all. You are indeed a slut!”
“You…”
“First, there’s Michael, and then Hector… Who else is there? How many men are there?”
The more he slapped her the harder it felt. Charlotte’s cheeks were all flaming red now.
“What has that got anything to do with you?” Charlotte was outraged and pushed away his hand. “From the beginning, I only wanted you to pay compensation and didn’t want to have anything to do with you. I had always told you that I have a boyfriend but you wouldn’t believe me…”
Before she could finish, Zachary grabbed onto her neck and pushed her onto the bed. He roared aloud just like a beast gone mad.
“Do you think just because you have Michael that you can be free of me? Don’t forget that you have signed a contract. Therefore, you belong to me, every single part of your body.”
“Let me go, you crazy assh*le.” Charlotte struggled vehemently.
“Let you go? I’m afraid it’s not going to be that easy.” The more Zachary thought about it, the angrier he got, to the extent his eyes were already bloodshot. “From now on, you are just a despicable slave. I will toy and torment you however I want!”
Just as he spoke, he tore up the sheets and tied her to the bed.
“Assh*le! Animal! Beast… Boohoo…”
Before she could even finish berating him, her mouth was stuffed.
All she could do was stare daggers at him.
“If you continue to glare at me, I’ll dig your eyes out!”
Zachary pointed at her in fury.
Charlotte looked away pitifully as tears rolled down her cheeks.
Zachary slammed a kick into her ass before storming out in anger.
“Mr… Mr. Nacht, James and Michael are waiting outside.”
“Let them be.” Zachary scowled.
“Yes.”
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After being tied for God knows how long, Charlotte felt her limbs go numb. She tried her best to struggle free but her wrists and ankles were already burning. It felt as if the cloth was going to cut through them.
Finally, she gave up struggling to save herself some energy.
She then noticed it was so quiet outside that she couldn’t hear a thing.
She surmised that the bodyguards and maids must have known that Zachary was furious. Hence, they didn’t dare to anger him further.
Suddenly, her phone rang and she could see that it was Michael that was calling.
She tried to wiggle her arm to answer but wasn’t successful. All she could do was stare blankly at it until the call ended by itself.
After a long time, she noticed a light dancing about her window. She was delighted by it as she knew it must be Michael trying to signal her.
She wanted to respond but her mouth was stuffed. Unfortunately, she was unable to make a sound after all.
She tried turning her body violently so that she could move the bed by force. Or perhaps, push over the vase on the bedside table so that she could make a signal. However, her efforts were futile.
The bed was solid while her hands were secured tightly.
It was impossible for her to escape or even try to reach for anything else.
After a while, the light suddenly went off.
And then, she heard the sound of a car engine starting. Are they leaving?
Charlotte desperately cried out in her muffled voice, hoping that she could get their attention.
However, it was to no avail as the car left without stopping.
Charlotte lay back on the bed in despair. Staring at the ceiling, she felt as if she was on the verge of emotional collapse.
Knock! Knock! There was a knock on the door, following which, Raina entered the room.
“Sob… Sob…” As if she had seen her savior, Charlotte pleaded for her help.
Raina turned on the light and pushed her medical trolley over. She then removed the cloth that was stuffed in Charlotte’s mouth.
“Dr. Langhan, please let me go,” Charlotte begged.
“Without Mr. Nacht’s permission, I cannot do that.”
Raina held up a cup with a straw to give her a drink.
After taking a few sips, Charlotte pleaded again, “Dr. Langhan, please let me go, I beg of you…”
“Ms. Windt, I would advise you not to waste your time in this pointless struggle. You will never beat Mr. Nacht,” Raina persuaded. “The more you resist or want to flee, the more he would refuse to let you go. In the end, you will just end up hurting yourself and those close to you.”
Charlotte was stunned at her words. After regaining her senses, she asked anxiously, “What do you mean? Wh-what did he do? What has he done to my kids? Or did he do something to Michael?”
“Ms. Windt…”
“You really do care about him.”
At that moment, Zachary heard what she said as he was about to enter the room. With a devious smile, he sneered, “I didn’t plan to do anything initially, but now you have reminded me.”
With that, he ordered, “Has the Brown family’s car gone far? Capture them now!”
“Mr. Nacht…”
“No!” Charlotte screamed, “Zachary, don’t do anything rash…”
“Seize them now!” Zachary barked.
“Right away.” Ben could only nod and proceed as instructed.
“No, I beg of you…” Charlotte frantically pleaded. “This has nothing to do with him. Please don’t hurt him. I beg you to let him go…”
“Why not?” Zachary grinned deviously, “Are the children not his?”
“I…” Charlotte was stumped.
After Zachary raised his hand, Ben passed down the instructions.
Under the desperate circumstances, Charlotte screamed, “From now on, I’ll obey everything you say. I will submit to you and do as I’m told. I only ask you to not harm my friends and family. I beg of you…”
When he heard her response, Zachary raised his hand to cancel his earlier instruction.
After that, he strolled into the room.
Realizing what was going on, Raina pushed her medical trolley out and left.
Staring at Charlotte, who was tied to the bed, Zachary sneered, “Is he family or friend?”
“Friend,” Charlotte quipped before adding, “It was a mistake from a few years ago. Now, we’re just ordinary friends…”
When she saw Zachary’s cold expression, she declared, “From now on, I’m yours and yours alone.”
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Raina’s words from a moment ago had reminded her…
From the time they met till now, she had seen for herself the consequences of angering him. Only death awaits or a fate worse than death itself.
Even the powerful businessmen in the city are no match for him, so what chance does someone as helpless as I have?
To protect the children’s safety and not burden Michael, she had to acquiesce to him.
She was well aware of how possessive and desperate for control he was. She wasn’t sure if it was considered love but she knew that if she tried to struggle, it would only serve to infuriate him.
Therefore, she might as well obey him in exchange for a temporary respite.
“Is that so?” Zachary untied her restraints and pinched her chin. “Now, prove it to me!”
“Hmm?” Charlotte was stunned. “How do I prove it?”
“Just like this…”
Zachary pulled away her nightgown and pinned her on the bed.
In a panic, she wanted to struggle but then remembered her promise, causing her to submit.
Putting her hands over his neck, she clumsily reciprocated his actions…
Zachary’s kisses were filled with vengeful rage, just like a beast swallowing its prey. He gently bit her with his teeth, causing her to moan in pain.
“It hurts…” Charlotte furrowed her eyebrows in pain. However, she had no choice but to endure.
“It’s good that you feel pain.” Holding her cheeks in his hand, Zachary whispered coldly into her ear, “You will only learn your lesson through pain…”
His words sounded like a warning to her, causing her heart to palpitate in fear.
The night was long as the room filled with passion. His desire was set ablaze by the rage in his heart.
Charlotte felt as if she was enveloped by a ball of fire, there was no escape and she was also unable to resist.
That night, he was more ferocious in bed than any time before that.
She felt she was at her limit and pleaded in tears for him to be gentle. Instead, he simply increased the intensity of his domination.
Her petite body began to tremble underneath him.
Panting heavily, he barked right beside her ear. “Hug me tightly!”
She circled her hands around his muscular torso and dug her nails into the skin on his back, drawing blood with her scratches.
Feeling the blood oozing out, she was thrilled by a sense of revenge.
That night, there were a few times that Charlotte thought she would be tormented to death.
But in the end, she fell asleep without knowing it. Throughout the night, she was consumed by nightmares and drenched in sweat.
From her physical body to her mind, fear consumed her soul.
Even after she awoke, the horror hadn’t left her.
Zachary had already left. When she looked around the room, the only thing she saw was a mess.
Meanwhile, it was raining outside and the clock showed that it was three-thirty in the afternoon.
She had slept for such a long time.
Knock! Knock! Raina entered together with four maids.
Two were here to clean the room while another two helped Charlotte to bathe and change.
Raina checked on her injuries and dressed her wound again.
By the time everything was done, the sky was already dark.
Meanwhile, the maid brought in a scrumptious dinner.
The moment she saw food, Charlotte pounced on it like an animal, wolfing down every single bit. After a few mouthfuls, she thought about her children and quickly looked for her phone.
“Your phone is spoiled.” Raina gave her a new one. “Shall I help you move your SIM card?”
“Mmm-hmm.” Staring at the broken phone, it looked as if it had been broken in half on purpose.
It was likely because there were calls at night which caused Zachary to break it.
After inserting the new SIM card, Charlotte called Mrs. Berry right in front of Raina.
Mrs. Berry anxiously asked about Charlotte’s whereabouts.
However, Charlotte evaded her question and replied, “I’ll return very soon. Don’t worry.”
“The children miss you a lot…”
“I know, I miss them too. Mrs. Berry, please hang on for two more days, I’ll be back very soon.”
“Mmm-hmm.”
After ending the call, Charlotte looked up and asked, “Where is he?”
“Mr. Nacht is out. I think he will be back at night.” Raina looked at her intently. “Actually, the three children…”
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“The children are mine. No one is allowed to harm them.”
Charlotte was agitated the moment the children were mentioned.
“That’s right. No one will harm the children,” Raina reassured her and didn’t say anything further. “Ms. Windt, please have a good rest. If there’s anything just let the maid outside know.”
Mentally exhausted, Charlotte felt her body ache all over. After she finished her food, she lay back down on the bed.
Hugging her pillow, she slept on her side while facing the window. She then looked at the scenery outside while in a daze.
Through the open curtains, she could see the dense forest outside. The street lamps illuminated it in the darkness, seemingly providing her a glimmer of hope.
As the rain continued to drizzle, it brought with it a gloomy mood.
Feeling cold, Charlotte covered her head with her blanket and fell into a deep sleep.
Late at night, Zachary entered the room. After taking off his jacket and tie, he threw them onto the floor. As he began unbuttoning his shirt, he walked towards the bed gradually.
Charlotte was in deep sleep when she suddenly felt a warm breath beside her ear.
It felt like a beast was sniffing at her. Before she knew it, delicate kisses began to pepper her cheeks, neck, shoulders, collar bone… and continued further down.
She could feel a numbing sensation throughout her body as if there were repeated electric shocks.
Trembling slightly, Charlotte could feel her body tense up. When she opened her eyes, she saw a familiar figure in the darkness. She mumbled in a daze, “You’re back.”
“Mmm-hmm.” Zachary’s kisses became gentler while his fingers brushed across her arms. He then lifted her chin with his fingers, “Did you miss me?”
“I did…” Charlotte put her arms around his neck and took the initiative to kiss him passionately.
It didn’t matter if she still feared him deep down in her heart. Her body had already gotten used to him.
In front of him, it acquiesced to his movements.
As if it moved subconsciously, Charlotte’s body reciprocated his advances. To a certain extent, she was actually enjoying it.
Zachary was satisfied to see how submissive Charlotte was.
For the first time, they didn’t make love vigorously nor filled with wild passion. Instead, both of them moved gently in unison.
After they were done, he hugged her from behind and kissed her hair before gradually falling asleep.
When morning arrived, the bright sunshine illuminated the room from outside.
Charlotte checked the pillow beside her by reflex but realized that there was no one there.
When she prepared to sit up, she saw Zachary sitting at the sofa by the window, sipping coffee.
She gazed deeply at him as mixed emotions filled her heart.
The sight of her feeling for his pillow moved him. The dependence she had on him could not be faked.
“I want to go home.” Charlotte sat up and looked at him meekly.
Zachary didn’t reply as he continued to drink his coffee.
“I can’t stay here forever, can I?” Charlotte carefully broached the subject. “I’ll come by again whenever you want to see me.”
She had implicitly acknowledged their relationship. Perhaps, all he needs is just someone to make love with.
As long as he didn’t harm her family and friends, she was willing to accept anything.
Zachary still didn’t say a word other than furrowing his eyebrows slightly.
Meanwhile, Charlotte pulled aside the blanket and got out of bed. Walking up to him, she shook his shoulders gently. “I beg of you, I really need to go back…”
Before she could finish, he pulled her into his embrace. With her petite figure in his arms, she looked especially submissive.
“You’re not allowed to see Michael and Hector again,” Zachary declared in an intimidating manner.
“Mmm-hmm.” Charlotte nodded repeatedly. “But, I have to pick up my kids first and say goodbye to him. Also, I would like to clear things up.”
When she saw his expression darken, she quickly added, “I will tell him that I am with you now. After that, I won’t ever see him again. I promise.”
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“Remember your promise!”
Zachary reached his hands into her pajamas and started caressing her again.
Feeling the touch of his hand, Charlotte melted into his embrace.
Her freedom could only be earned through her acquiescence.
When she finally left the villa, Charlotte felt as if she was walking out of prison. There was a sense that she had been reborn.
Winding down the car window, she closed her eyes while letting her face soak in the warm sunshine and gentle wind. She savored every bit of freedom she had regained.
Raina informed Charlotte cordially, “Ms. Windt, a new accommodation has been arranged for you. Going forward, no one will know where you stay other than Mr. Nacht.”
Stunned, Charlotte asked in surprise, “What? I didn’t ask you to do that. Besides, I just rented a new place myself.”
“We have returned your new rental on your behalf,” Raina explained. “The Whites, the Sterlings, and the Browns all know your address. Hence, it’s not safe for you to stay there.”
“But…”
“Don’t worry,” Raina added. “Although Mr. Nacht bought the house for you, he will not go over there. Hence, you and your children can stay there in peace. If Mr. Nacht wants to see you, I will come and pick you up.”
“I understand.”
Charlotte didn’t say another word. Although she felt uncomfortable being watched to this extent, there was little else she could do.
There was just no escape from Zachary’s grasp.
Given that he assumed the children were someone else’s, she realized she was still lucky to receive such treatment.
Now that the secret had been revealed, there is no longer any need to be discreet. I can live my life without any shame, isn’t that a good thing?
Although her relationship with Zachary was a strange one, she expected it to only be temporary.
She presumed that there was a limit to a man’s sense of novelty. Once it wore off, he would abandon her heartlessly and she would get her freedom back.
Holding that thought in mind, Charlotte actually looked forward to that day.
Before she realized it, the car had arrived at its destination.
Looking out the window, she noticed that she was at 1 Happy Avenue.
She couldn’t help but feel stunned as it was where she used to live.
Happy Avenue was famous for its disparity between the rich and the poor. Buildings numbered 1 to 10 were luxury units and considered the rich area; buildings numbered 11 onwards consisted of old dilapidated units.
The higher the number was, the poorer the residents were.
Charlotte used to stay at number 32 which was mostly populated by the poor. The rent was cheap while the living environment was acceptable.
But now, in just within a few days, she was moving into the grandest building on the street.
Popping her head out of the car, she stared at the luxurious building in front of her. Feeling uneasy, Charlotte turned around and asked, “How much did it cost?”
“It’s not expensive, just thirteen million,” Raina replied with a smile. “It’s a hundred and eighty-five square meters big. It comes with four rooms and two halls. When the children grow up, they can continue to stay here.”
“When did he buy it?” Charlotte inquired.
“An hour ago.” Raina explained with a grin, “This building is developed by one of the subsidiaries of Divine Corporation. The unit you are moving into is the show house. It has been completed for half a year. All it needs is some minor repairs and change of furniture which I have gotten someone to do it….”
She looked at the time before adding, “By the time you have said your farewell to Mr. Brown and finish lunch with the children, everything will be done when you get home.”
“By the way, I’ll have Fifi and your luggage sent to your new home in a while. Also, your position at work has been reinstated.”
After having everything arranged, Raina informed Michael to bring Mrs. Berry and the children to a nearby restaurant.
Charlotte couldn’t find anything to nitpick about the meticulous arrangements. However, she did feel as if she was being controlled.
She felt like a puppet in Zachary’s hands and it was simply suffocating.
However, all Charlotte could do was to thank Raina with a smile.
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Finally, at the restaurant, she was reunited with her children after being separated for a long time.
Kneeling down, Charlotte spread her arms and called out to them, “Robbie! Jamie! Ellie!”
“Miss…”
Before Mrs. Berry could continue, her words were buried by the incessant cries of “Mommy”.
Ellie scrambled desperately forward and threw herself into Charlotte’s embrace. The momentum caused Charlotte to fall onto the ground.
With her bum hurting, Charlotte’s eyes were filled with tears. She declared with a gleeful laugh, “Ellie, I love you!”
“Mommy, I love you too.” Muacks!
Ellie pouted her lips and planted a sloppy kiss on Charlotte’s cheeks.
“Mommy, Mommy, I’ve missed you too.” Jamie threw himself into Charlotte’s arms and hugged her neck tightly with one arm. He then waved his fist with the other arm to show how strong he was, “Mommy, I have been practicing martial arts every day so that I can protect you in the future.”
“Mommy…” In spite of his usual maturity, even Robbie had the urge to get a hug. When he couldn’t squeeze himself in, he was visibly disappointed.
“Robbie, come over here!”
Charlotte reached out to pull Robbie in and hugged all three of them together. She also gave each of them a kiss on their forehead.
“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie, I want to say sorry for not being there for you recently. From now on, all of us will be able to stay together again.”
“That’s awesome! Yeah!”
Cheering in delight, the children hugged Charlotte and refused to let go.
Mrs. Berry wiped the tears off her face as she watched.
In the midst of the heart-warming reunion, Charlotte forgot that there was someone else there.
Mrs. Berry softly reminded her. “Miss, Miss, Mr. Brown is still here.”
After regaining her senses, Charlotte looked up at Michael.
He was standing quietly by the door, smiling warmly at her with a gentleness in his eyes.
“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie, go to the private room to have some lunch. I need to speak to Mr. Brown first before joining you.”
Charlotte patted the children on their backs.
The three of them nodded obediently and took their leave from Michael.
“Mr. Brown, thanks for taking care of us for the last few days.”
“Mr. Brown, we’re going to eat first. See you later.”
“See you later!”
Michael waved at them with an extremely warm expression.
The whole restaurant had been booked for them. Therefore, other than a few crucial wait staff, only Charlotte and Michael were left.
“You don’t look too good.”
Michael reached out to touch Charlotte’s face.
Charlotte avoided his hand by reflex. It was as if her body had been cursed by Zachary. It would naturally be repelled by the advances of another man.
Michael’s hand froze in the air, causing him to feel both awkward and disappointed at the same time.
“I’m sorry, Michael,” Charlotte apologized sincerely. “I’ve caused you a lot of trouble. Did Zachary make things difficult for you and your family?”
“No.” Michael’s expression turned grim. “The Brown family doesn’t have any business dealings with him. Hence, he can’t do anything to us. Besides, I didn’t offend him.”
Charlotte opened her mouth but decided against speaking.
She didn’t know how to explain her lie to Michael. She felt as if she had pulled him into a trap and was feeling guilty about it.
“Let’s sit down and talk,” Michael pulled Charlotte along to have a seat. “What’s going on between you and Zachary?”
“I don’t know how to even tell you…” Charlotte struggled to explain.
“Who is the children’s father?” Michael asked softly.
Charlotte stayed silent for a moment before taking a deep breath and looked him in the eye. “Michael, I’ve done you wrong…”
“You have to tell me what’s going on.” Michael grew anxious.
“It’s better you don’t know too much.” Charlotte frowned before exclaiming, “I don’t want to burden you any further!”
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“There’s no such thing as a burden between us.” Michael felt frustrated. “Four years ago, I wasn’t there when you were in trouble. But now, I’m here. No matter what it is, I’ll definitely help you!”
“Thank you, Michael.” Charlotte was extremely grateful. “But now, I… I…”
After pondering for a moment, she gathered her courage, “I now have a boyfriend and he will take care of me.”
Stunned, it took Michael a while to regain his senses. “Boyfriend?”
It was earth-shattering news to him.
He had just returned for a few days. On his first day back, he heard the rumor about Charlotte and Hector being together. On the third day, he found out that she had children and they were almost kidnapped. And now, she was breaking it to him that she had a boyfriend.
“Yes…” Charlotte hung her head and didn’t dare face him. “Michael, I’m really sorry. I don’t know how to say this but I must still thank you. I’ll always remember how good you have been to me. But going forward…”
Mustering her courage, she gritted her teeth and declared, “We should not see each other again!”
Right after the words left her mouth, she lowered her head again.
She felt that she was a scumbag to have discarded Michael right after using him. Her actions were unforgivable.
But, to not cause him any more trouble, she was left with no choice.
“Urgh…” Her words dealt a devastating blow to Michael. Stunned, it took him a long while to regain his senses. “Charlotte, is someone threatening you?”
“No…” Filled with anxiety, Charlotte knew she had to be decisive. “I just feel that I should keep a distance from other men since I have a boyfriend now.”
“Don’t tell me he is… Zachary?” Michael probed.
“Mmm-hmm.” Charlotte nodded while averting his gaze. “I’m sorry!”
Michael didn’t say another word as he picked up his coffee to take a sip. He was trying his best to maintain his composure.
“Michael, I owe you too much. I would like to repay your kindness if there’s an opportunity to do so. But now, for our sakes…”
“I have just one question,” Michael interrupted. “Who is the children’s father? Is it him?”
Charlotte was shocked as she didn’t expect him to have guessed it.
She had assumed that he didn’t know anything.
She figured it might just have been speculation on his part but he had guessed correctly.
“It appears I’m right.”
Tightening his grip on the coffee cup, Michael’s eyes were filled with complicated emotions.
“No one knows about it, even himself,” Charlotte anxiously explained. “Michael, it’s a very complicated situation which I don’t even know how to explain. The bottom line is that I don’t want to cause you any trouble…”
“I understand!” Michael interrupted her and gently replied, “It doesn’t matter. Since you have made your choice, I wish you all the best.”
Charlotte was stunned as he looked up at him.
Michael was dressed in all white and looked dashing in his outfit. Despite the afternoon sun shining on him through the window, it still wasn’t enough to cover the glow that he was emitting.
Only he deserves to be considered the perfect gentleman.
Unfortunately, she ended up disappointing him again.
“I’m sorry.”
Despite being filled with guilt, she didn’t know what else to do other than apologizing.
“Foolish gal, you didn’t do anything to betray me.” Holding her hand, Michael replied in a gentle tone, “The things I have done for you are simply trivial. Even as a friend, I am obliged to help you. Let alone…”
Lowering his gaze, he smiled wryly, “Compared to being with you, I would prefer you to be happy,” he bared his soul to her.
The honesty and sincerity in his words made them all the more precious.
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Charlotte couldn’t help but feel her nose burn as tears welled up in her eyes.
“My judgment tells me that you have made the wrong choice,” Michael lamented. “But, what can I do? You have always been stubborn to the extent I do not have the confidence to persuade you out of it, just like four years ago…”
After a brief pause, he broke into a smile and commented in a self-deprecating manner, “There, I can only let you go and do whatever you want. One day, when you have had enough of the troubles of the world and men, you will then appreciate me for who I am.”
“At that time, as long as you turn around, you will see me there!”
Having heard his words, Charlotte could no longer hold her tears back as they began streaking down her cheeks.
Not wanting the children to hear her, she quickly covered her mouth with her hands. As tears dropped in silence, she didn’t dare make a sound while crying.
“Silly gal, stop crying.” Michael quickly passed her a napkin for her to wipe off her tears. Putting on a brave face, he teased her, “If you continue to cry, the kids will think that I am the one who bullied you. I have been trying hard to gain their favor over the last few days. Hence, they have grown to like me and even wanted to introduce Fifi to me…”
“Mommy! Mommy!”
Before Michael finished his sentence, a familiar voice could be heard from the entrance.
Charlotte quickly wiped off her tears and turned around to look.
Fifi flew into the restaurant from outside. As its injured wing hadn’t fully healed, its flight trajectory was hampered by it. Fumbling around, it almost crashed into a crystal chandelier.
“Fifi…” Charlotte extended her hand.
Fifi landed on the back of her palm and brush its head against Charlotte’s cheeks.
As Charlotte stroked its wing, she suddenly noticed that it was wearing a black and gold ring with an “S” imprinted on it, which was Zachary’s mark.
She was shocked by the sight of it and suddenly became anxious.
Frantically looking around, she finally saw one of Zachary’s cars parked downstairs.
They were using this method to remind her she belonged to Zachary.
“Is this Fifi? It’s so cute!”
When Michael reached out to touch its wing, Fifi pecked him on his finger. It then spread its wings and glowered at him.
Michael’s hand recoiled as he grunted in pain.
“Fifi! Don’t be rude,” Charlotte scolded.
Fifi hid its head underneath its wing and didn’t utter another word.
“Is Fifi back? Fifi…”
Ellie’s squeaky voice emanated from the private room.
“Ellie! Ellie!” Fifi flew straight towards her.
“Is your hand hurt?” Charlotte checked on Michael’s hands and remarked with guilt, “I’m sorry, Michael, for how rude Fifi was. Next time, I’ll have to discipline it more.”
“Don’t worry, it’s just a pet. It’s normal for it to treat strangers that way.” Michael didn’t mind at all. “Charlotte, what are your plans? I heard Mrs. Berry say that your previous landlord has taken back your house. Where are the kids going to stay? Have you found a place yet?”
“Everything has been arranged.” Charlotte shot a glance outside.
Trailing her line of sight, Michael saw Zachary’s car, causing him to frown. “Alright, since it’s no longer convenient, I think I’ll take my leave.”
Putting down his coffee cup, he stood up before murmuring, “Mrs. Berry has my number so please remember that. If there’s anything you need, just call me anytime.”
“Take care of yourself and don’t worry about me.” Charlotte was overwhelmed by guilt.
“I hope you can take back what your father has left you as soon as possible,” Michael added.
Shaken by his words, Charlotte stared at him in surprise. “How did you know about it?”
“Before he died, he wrote me a letter…” Michael sighed remorsefully. “I only saw it recently. The letter is the reason I have returned.”
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“Dad wrote you a letter?” Charlotte asked anxiously. “What did he say in it?”
Michael hesitated for a moment before playing it down. “It’s mostly about asking me to protect you…On top of that, he said that if you have not claimed what he left you by meeting with Jeffrey within five years, I should then deliver it to you personally.”
When she heard his words, Charlotte’s heart was in turmoil and filled with complicated emotions.
It never occurred to her that her father would write Michael a letter before he died.
Her father was likely worried about her. If she couldn’t break out of her rut and start a new life in five years, Michael was to come and take care of her.
From what Jeffrey had told her, she was now certain that the box’s contents had nothing to do with her father’s death.
In that case, what did Dad leave me?
“Charlotte…” Michael’s voice interrupted her thoughts. Regaining her senses, she turned toward him. “Thank you, Michael. You should head home now and take good care of yourself.”
“Mmm-hmm. Goodbye.”
After looking longingly at her, Michael turned and left.
When Charlotte saw his slim silhouette, she felt extremely guilty for involving him in her troubles.
She hoped that Zachary would keep his word and not cause Michael any trouble.
“Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!”
Ellie came out from the private room with Fifi while holding a cake in her hand. “Mommy, this cake is really delicious. You should try it.”
“Wow! It’s beautiful.” Charlotte bent over to carry Ellie and gave the cake a bite. “It’s really delicious!”
“Mommy, the banana milkshake is very nice too.”
Jamie brought over his milkshake and fed Charlotte with it.
“Hmm, it’s tastes really good. I like it very much.” Charlotte tried Jamie’s milkshake.
“Mommy, has Mr. Brown left?” Robbie walked out with an ice cream in his hand, scanning the surroundings. “He likes vanilla ice cream. I just wanted to share it with him.”
“I have also saved a mango pudding for him.” Jamie raised his hand, not wanting to be left out.
“I want to introduce Fifi to Mr. Brown.” Ellie held Fifi in her hand and raised her eyebrows in glee. “I told him that Fifi can sing but he didn’t believe me.”
“Mr. Brown is busy, so he has to leave first,” Charlotte explained. “Did you thank him for taking care of you over the last few days?”
“We did. We thanked him properly.” The three children remarked, “We even invited him to join us at the theme park sometime.”
“Mr. Brown is busy so he may not have time to go with you. Why don’t I come along with you instead?”
“Alright…”
“Mommy, let’s eat together, the steak is getting cold!”
“Sure!”
As Charlotte led the three children back into the private room, Robbie pulled out a chair for her in a chivalrous manner. She then gave him a peck on his face and praised, “Thank you, Robbie!”
“Mommy, I want a kiss too,” Jamie requested.
“Mommy, me too, me too…” Ellie joined in.
“Mommy! Mommy! Fifi too!”
As laughter filled the room, it was a sign of the sunshine after the storm.
Looking out the window, Charlotte noticed that Michael’s car had left while Zachary’s car was also no longer in sight.
She smiled wryly to herself. Zachary really doesn’t leave anything up to chance.
Just when the children were having fun playing, Mrs. Berry came over and asked Charlotte softly, “Miss, has Mr. Brown left?”
“Yes, he’s gone.” Charlotte nodded.
“He is a good man,” Mrs. Berry sighed. “He personally drove to the village to pick us and put us in his home. In the beginning, the children were frightened and were wary of him. But, he took good care of them and slowly won their trust. During the last few days, they were all very close to him.”
“I know…” Charlotte sighed again. She felt the best way for her to repay her debt of gratitude was to stay away from Michael, so as not to cause him any trouble.
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After lunch, Charlotte brought Mrs. Berry and the kids back to their new home.
The moment they arrived at the building entrance, they were warmly greeted by the staff from the developer’s office and property management department. Furthermore, the security guards even helped Mrs. Berry carry all her bags.
Mrs. Berry repeatedly praised their service and asked Charlotte softly, “Miss, it must be really expensive to stay here?”
“It is, but it’s alright. I’ve gotten a raise.”
Charlotte didn’t want Mrs. Berry to worry.
“Even if you got a raise, you can’t splurge it all away. The rental and property management expenses combined must have cost a lot, doesn’t it?” Mrs. Berry was concerned.
“The house has already been bought and the paperwork has been prepared. All Ms. Windt needs to do is to sign them,” explained the staff from the developer’s office.
“Bought it?” Mrs. Berry’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly inquired, “Miss, where did you get the money?”
“My boss gave me a big bonus for a job well done,” Charlotte replied softly. “Mrs. Berry, don’t think too much about it. We can all now stay here peacefully.”
Mrs. Berry didn’t utter another word but her expression was grim.
Entering the apartment, everyone was shocked. It was the exact opposite of their old place. Inside, it was extremely spacious and bright. The decor was exquisite and even emitted a romantic vibe.
Every piece of decoration was curated and it was obvious a lot of thought had been put into it.
When the staff led Charlotte and her family to tour the bedrooms, it was huge and even included a walk-in wardrobe. There was a huge desk inside along with individual bathrooms.
Furthermore, there were two rooms for children. One with a princess theme while the other was decorated for boys specifically.
The princess-themed room was extremely beautiful, fit for a fairytale princess. Its color scheme was dominated by pink and white. There were also flowing curtains and all sorts of dolls on display.
“Wow! It’s gorgeous!”
Ellie entered the room and exclaimed in joy. She was so excited that she kept jumping on the bed.
“Quick! Come and see my room!”
Meanwhile, Robbie and Jamie couldn’t wait to see the boy’s room.
Inside, there were two beds and it had a sci-fi-themed background. One of the beds was shaped like a plane while the other was shaped like a sports car.
It was also filled with toys. Especially those that they had coveted but couldn’t afford to buy.
“Wow! I love this room!”
“Me too!”
The two boys dashed in excitedly and took the toys out from their boxes to play. After that, they brought their toys onto the bed and frolicked in it.
“Ma’am, this is your room. Please take a look.”
The staff led Mrs. Berry to see her room.
Charlotte quickly followed behind.
There was a custom-made hard mattress for the elderly and also a massage chair.
Lying down to try, Mrs. Berry exclaimed, “It’s so comfortable. Whenever my back aches from work, I feel that it’s too troublesome to get a massage outside. But now, I can simply get one at home.”
“This has been installed just for you,” the staff explained with a smile.
“Thank you, thank you. This is simply amazing.” Mrs. Berry was extremely touched.
The property management staff even taught Mrs. Berry how to use the latest household appliances in their home. Before she left, she even adjusted the centralized heating and cooling system for their comfort.
When Charlotte saw how happy Mrs. Berry and the children were, she felt extremely relieved.
At the same time, her heart was still in turmoil.
Everything here was just perfect.
She knew that it was Raina who dealt with all the details.
But, this was all still provided by Zachary. Would he take it back whenever he is upset?
When that happens, the children would be extremely disappointed.
Charlotte shook her head to stop herself from worrying unnecessarily.
Charlotte played with the children for a while until they had to go for their afternoon nap. She then changed her clothes and prepared to leave home.
“Miss, where are you going?” Mrs. Berry just returned from grocery shopping. She gleefully remarked, “There’s a grocery shop within the building. So, I bought some ingredients for us to celebrate moving in over dinner.”
“I’ll not be having dinner as I’m heading to the cemetery. Besides, I don’t know when I’ll be back.”