Chapter 2025

Jim had rejected Charlotte's request.

Not only that, but he had done it without hesitation or any room for argument at all!

Charlotte exhaled and, no matter how reluctant she was, still feigned consideration and said, "Alright then. We'll do as you say."

With that, she strode over to his side and gently wrapped her arms around his waist. "Jim, it was my fault in the first place. I promise I'll pay more attention to Shelly in the future, so don't be mad at me anymore, okay?"

Staring at her earnest face, all the words that Jim had wanted to say caught in his throat.

Initially, he had wanted to question her about the validity of the recording he had heard in the car, but…

He let out a sigh and hugged her back. "Alright. I hope you can pay more attention to the children in the future. After all…"

He paused for a moment before saying, "Shelly is the product of our love."

Charlotte nodded, then buried her head against his chest and sobbed under her breath. "You've changed, Jim. I ask