Charlotte maintained a fake smile as she returned to Arthur, but when she saw him engrossed in conversation with some people, she decided not to disturb him. Just as she was about to step away, a hand gently turned her around, and she found herself pulled into a tight embrace.
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It was James, who had noticed her distress from across the room. He hugged her tightly, offering comfort without needing to say a word.
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As Charlotte hugged James, she overheard Aurora’s friends nearby, whispering harshly, "That woman is such a playgirl, always acting innocent while keeping two boys wrapped around her finger."
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Charlotte’s heart sank at the words, but she kept her expression neutral, not wanting to reveal how deeply their words cut her. She pulled away from James slightly, giving him a reassuring smile, though her mind was racing with the hurtful things she had just heard.
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James led Charlotte to the garden, where she suddenly spotted her mother, grandmother, and father standing together. Overwhelmed with emotion, she ran to her mother and hugged her tightly. Despite trying to hold back, a tear slipped down her cheek, betraying the depth of her feelings.
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He is a good father
2024-08-20
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