The feeling of being unable to do anything useful in the situation was almost overwhelming. If only she could get access to her father's or grandfather's inheritance, to try to make a higher bid than the person who was planning to buy them... But even that wasn't good for her. Even after all the efforts she had mobilized that day, more than 70 animals would still be completely helpless if they couldn't find a place big enough to house them. But how to do that, when neither she nor Jack nor Vivian could afford a place like this, which would certainly be expensive? And how to convince someone to rent them a new place, if were they deep in debt? Were they doomed then? With no answers to those questions, Charlie just tried to cry as silently as possible, holding back her sobs and feeling the endless waterfall of her tears wet the fabric of her pants, until a soft touch on her shoulder surprised her, making her jump. Lifting her damp face, she found Morgan leaning over her, his expression
“It's going to be okay, honey. “He leaned over to kiss her forehead lovingly“ I promise." That is the problem. “ Charlie sniffed “ I can't think of a way to make this situation end well. The order has already been carried out, which means that this house no longer belongs to Vivian. And they seem to have even found a buyer... " she continued counting, more and more desperate " Where are we going to take all the animals? Some of them need medical treatment, special food, neutering... And now we don't even have a roof over our heads... " Charlie cried, making Morgan hug her even tighter.“We'll work it out. “ Morgan assured him, determined “I guarantee it. Even if Vivian no longer owns the shelter, we can try to make a higher bid and buy the shelter.“But... None of the three of us have any money...“Of course it does. “ he smiled, relaxed “ In one year you'll have two inheritances to receive and enough money to pay off any loan you want to take out. Including very well-intentioned inv
It had only been three days since he had received the news about the loss of the shelter, but to Charlie it felt like a century ago. And each new moment was a mixture of anguish and dread that, at any moment, someone would appear demanding that they put more than 70 helpless animals in the middle of the street, so that the new owner could take possession. Oliver, Vivian's husband, and the lawyers Morgan had made available to help with the case were doing the best they could, but... As unfair and outrageous as it was, it had all been done within the law and therefore not there seemed to be a lot they could do. She had even floated the idea of them running a petition with signatures from people in the surrounding community to try to convince bank officials of the site's importance, but the lawyers didn't seem to think that would be of much use. There didn't seem to be any salvation for the shelter after all.That's why she had decided to go to Morgan's office that day, to say that she w
“Oh, look who's here…” her former stepmother clucked her tongue, with a venomous smile, “If it isn't little Mrs. Sullivan... Did you come here to ask your husband to buy you a new crib...? Or maybe another nasty little animal for you to play with...?“What are you doing here, Samantha? Charlie jumped to his feet immediately, feeling anger burn in his throat.“Oh, you don't know…” Samantha laughed mockingly, placing the bag she was carrying on the extremely comfortable coffee table. “I tend to visit Morgan often. We are so close...“ If you think I believe your lies? “Possessed, Charlie approached her, finger in the air“ So, she's sorely mistaken. You better tell me what you're doing in my husband's office right now if you don't want me to call security to kick you out!“And you really think you have the authority to do it? “ Samantha sneered, through clenched teeth.“Of course I have! I'm Mrs. Sullivan, in case you forgot. “ Charlie smiled, full of confidence, being more than pleased
“It's okay now, darling…” he promised, going to sit with her on the nearby couch and wrapping his arms protectively around her once he'd snuggled her into his lap, “I'm here… I'm not. I know what happened, but she won't harm you, I swear... I would never allow...His words, which were clearly meant to comfort her, actually served no purpose other than to revive what Samantha had just told her, turning her old insecurities almost into reality. Eagerly, she tried to cling to the memories of the two of them entwined in bed, laughing at home, taking care of the animals, or any other memory that could prove to her that they were a couple and not an adult responsible for a reckless teenager... However, everything what she managed to do was remember the scolding she received from her grandfather in childhood, when she ended up doing something wrong and almost drove him, as he used to scream, almost crazy, with his thoughtless actions. From the punishments she received from her teachers at sc
There was something wrong with Charlie and not even the urge he was feeling to make love to her was able to stop him from noticing it.And he had nothing to do with the insanely hot way she was starting to command him. He was just loving it, there was no other way to describe it. But he knew his wife. The way her touch felt anxious and the way her sweet brown eyes were scattered made it very clear that there was something more behind her desire, just like the day they had made love in the car, in the middle of a deserted road. , but still running the risk that someone could see them. On that occasion, however, Charlie herself had told him that it was because of the need to feel that everything was going to be okay; the yearning for closeness. But even if she didn't explain it, it was very clear on her face from the start. But not at that moment.Despite knowing that something was wrong, he couldn't read that mix of revolt and determination in her face, as he held on to her shoulders s
"I can't wait, so…" Charlie murmured, but he could hear that strained edge to her tone that made it very clear that whatever was wrong, it wasn't fixed yet.“Now…” placing his index finger under her chin to make her look up at him, Morgan tried to ask again, “Are you going to tell me what's wrong?“ There is nothing wrong. “Charlie denied, looking away, although the bitterness in his expression has him worrying even more “I just got hot seeing you in the office, that's all...“Well, I'm glad you find me so irresistible…” he joked, to try to lighten the mood “But, I guess we shouldn't just ignore the fact that meeting Samantha upset you…” when she didn't tell him. he answered nothing, instead he just hid his face against his chest, Morgan felt the anxiety start to take over him “Are you upset because she came all the way here? Because I swear, Charlie, I made it very clear to her that she shouldn't show up here in person and only communicate with me through the lawyers. I don't know wh
Planning and printing everything needed for the petition took Charlie all night. For which, if she was honest, she was even grateful. It wasn't like she was going to get much sleep, being agitated and upset like that, anyway.Fortunately, Morgan seemed to be as busy as she was and, also thanks to her efforts to avoid him, Charlie had managed to get away from him even when her husband returned home and, even though she asked him not to, left a plate of fresh food and hot outside your room. And as much as that care still made her heart melt, now a part of her felt nauseous. Not because Morgan was always ready to help her, but because she always needed something. When, in all the time they'd known each other, had she helped him with anything or given him anything? She had never paid for his college, offered him a roof over his head, or set up a sham marriage just so he wouldn't lose out on an inheritance. Morgan, on the other hand...That was why she would do anything to make that petiti