"I know that Meredith and Josiah are Nia's parents, so they will have some contact." Charlie looked at her. "I thought that only a disabled person like me would feel insecure about my other half, but I didn't expect that…it's the same with Miss Yena, when she doesn't get the love of a man, she blames other women."Yena's expression changed, and she stared at him and said, "You think that they are in contact with each other just because of Nia?" "If not?""If you really think so, it can only be said that you are lying to yourself, no, actually, it should be said that Meredith's acting skills are too good."Charlie laughed self-deprecatingly, "Yeah, if she doesn't have such good acting skills, how could she win the love of Josiah and Charlie at the same time? Compared with her, I am indeed a failure."Observing that Charlie's face began to appear impatient again, Yena hurriedly said, "You probably don't know yet, but they are seeing each other almost every day now.""What did you
With Charlie in the lounge, Meredith felt somewhat uneasy.After she was done being busy for a while, she walked towards the lounge.Finding that Charlie was no longer inside, she panicked and quickly took out her mobile phone and dialed his number.When she heard Charlie's voice on the phone, she felt relieved and said, "Charlie, why did you run away by yourself? Didn't you promise to wait for me to go home with you?""I felt tired all of a sudden, so I want to go home and rest.""Then are you home now? Is Lucas by your side?""I'm home, don't worry.""Charlie, why do I feel a little uncomfortable listening to your tone?" Meredith asked tentatively, "Is there something wrong with you?""No, Meredith, you carry on, I want to rest.""Okay, then you rest, I will try to go back as soon as possible."Hanging up the phone, Meredith called Wilma again. After hearing from Wilma that Charlie had indeed returned home, she felt relieved.But she asked again, "Wilma, how is Charlie's m
"I happened to have a client here and we had a drink." Josiah clasped her hands and looked down at her and asked, "Do your legs still hurt?""It's long gone."It was strange that it did not hurt, it has only been a few days."Let me see if there are any new wounds on your body." He said and tried to lift her skirt.Meredith was wearing a long skirt, but when he lifted her hem up like this, she became furious and said, "Are you sick, Josiah? Let go!""I just want to see if there are any new wounds on your body, and whether Charlie will bully you again." He said innocently."What's the matter? What's the matter with you?""If there is, I will feel distressed.""..."What he said was so serious that Meredith felt uncomfortable.She softened her tone slightly, stared at him and said, "I'm fine, Charlie is in a good mood these days, can you let me go?""If he's in a good mood, why did he leave early today?""He is not in good health. Isn't it normal to go back to rest early?""
"Do let me know if you feel uncomfortable.""Don't worry, Edith. I will."After Meredith and Lucas helped Charlie to sit in his wheelchair, she pushed him into the house and asked, "Charlie, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?""I'm not," He then asked, "what about you, Edith? Aren't you hungry?"Meredith was surprised that Charlie still cared about her at that time. It seemed to her that it was not the calm before the storm, but it was just that Charlie was indeed calm.She could tell he had become more mature than his past version.Charlie's calmness boosted Meredith's confidence. She answered, "I just had some snacks in the banquet hall, so don't worry about me."She then walked into her bedroom and spoke, "Charlie, let me help you to take a shower.""I've already taken one.""You did?" She replied with a little surprise.Meredith had been helping Charlie with showering in the past, yet he did it on his own that day."Yeah, Edith, you've been busy with your w
Meredith sighed relievingly and nodded. "Yeah. Old Madam Shelby is the one who treats me the best among the people in Shelby family. That's why I want to spend more time with her while I still can.""So…" She paused, and asked, "let's bring Nia to the old residence to have a new year's dinner with her, shall we?"She continued before Charlie could respond, "You stay at home first. I'll go to fetch Nia now."Yet, Charlie remained silent. Meredith took it as he had acquiesced to the plan. She then patted his hand while holding it, stood up, and walked to the door.When Meredith arrived at Nia's school, she saw Josiah unexpectedly."Why are you here?" Meredith looked puzzledly at him and said, "I didn't ask you to pick up Nia today, did I?"Josiah smiled helplessly. "Do you notice that every time we meet, your first sentence will be 'why you are here'?""Yeah, so why are you here?""I'm here to talk out my work with the school manager. Does this sounds reasonable to you?""Just
"Daddy happened to come here for his work, so surely he'll go back on his own."Meredith pulled Nia's little hand back from Josiah's grip. "Nia, let's go.""Goodbye, Daddy." Nia waved at Josiah.Josiah was initially looking at Charlie in the car, but when he heard Nia saying goodbye to him, he hung his head low and smiled at her. "Okay, see you, Nia."When Meredith led Nia into the car, Josiah looked at Charlie again.Although he seemed calm, his smile gave people a strange and insincere feeling.Perhaps he had never gotten through the loss of his ability to walk on his feet.After watching them leave, Josiah turned around and returned to his car."When did Charlie arrive?" he asked Walter."About five minutes ago," said Walter.It seemed to Josiah that Charlie and Meredith did not come together.Meredith was also very curious when she saw Charlie, so she asked, "Charlie, didn't you say you wouldn't come with me to pick up Nia? What changed your mind?"Charlie replied calml
Old Madam Shelby patted Mrs. Larson's shoulder to reassure her. "Alright, enough. Don't let Charlie see you like this, or else he will be even more upset."Mrs. Larson sniffed and said, "Mrs. Shelby, I need to calm myself down in the room..."The old lady composed herself, and walked to the door. "Charlie, Edith, Nia, you all are here finally. I am so worried that you will not come."Nia was sensible enough as she was helping Charlie to get out of the car with Meredith. She raised her head and said hello to Old Madam Shelby, "Great Grandma, I came with Papa Charlie!""Oh, Nia has always been a good kid." Old Madam Shelby caressed Nia's hair, then took Charlie's hands, and said, "Charlie, how have you been doing recently? You haven't come to have dinner with me for so long. I think I'll not be used to seeing you if you don't come today."Charlie smiled at her, "Thank you, Grandma. It's good to have Edith to take care of me.""Really? That's good." Old Madam Shelby went to shake Mer
"It's okay, let me do it." Penny came over immediately to clean up."Oh, so sorry to trouble you, Penny." Meredith then held Nia's hands and said, "It's fine, honey. Now you know you should be careful when you're holding a glass, right?""I know." Nia apologized apologetically to Old Madam Shelby, "Great Grandma, I-I didn't do it on purpose.""It's okay. Everyone slips their hands every now and then." Old Madam Shelby did not mind at all."Grandma, I'll take Nia upstairs to change clothes first," Meredith said."Sure, darling."Meredith led Nia upstairs afterward.Old Madam Shelby noticed that Charlie was staring at the back of Meredith and Nia as they walked up to the second floor. She smiled at him and said, "Meredith has always been very sensible and well-behaved, and it is a blessing that you got to marry her…"Mrs. Larson nodded to agree with Old Madam Shelby but deep down she was filled with indignation. "Mrs. Shelby has a pair of discerning eyes."Old Madam Shelby then