CHAPTER 71

CHARLOTTE’S POV

I sat in Rose’s living room, nervously tapping my fingers on the arm of the couch. I haven't heard from Owen in a while and I couldn’t help the growing anxiety eating away at me. Every minute that passed made me more restless.

Rose sensed my tension and handed me a cup of tea as she sat beside me, a worried look on her face.

"You’re worried about him, aren’t you?" She asked and I nodded as I bit my lip.

"I don’t know what’s happening over there. Everything’s been falling apart, and now… I just don’t know if he’s okay. I don't know why all of this keeps happening to him. He deserves better.” I said sadly and she placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"Owen’s strong, Charlotte. I'm sure he’ll get through this. And I know it’s hard to sit and wait when you feel so helpless.” She replied and I sighed as I stared into the steaming cup in my hands.

"He’s always trying to protect me, and now, with all the problems at the office... I don’t even know how he’s holding up.