"She's not upstairs?" Josiah was slightly surprised. "But she doesn't have to go to work today.""Oh? Let me try to look for her in the garden."Josiah took the groceries to the kitchen and when he walked past the dining table, he noticed the note on the table.He reached for the note and realized that it was from Meredith.[It's about time that I go back to Charlie. Please take good care of Nia for me for the time being. Thank you.]Reading the message, Josiah furrowed his brows.After a while, he reached for his phone and called Meredith. Very quickly, Meredith answered his call."Nia and I have bought ingredients to make your favorite dishes. How could you just leave like that?" His voice lamented with seriousness.On the other end of the call was Meredith's calm voice. "I've planned to go back to Charlie as soon as he's calmer. I think today is a good time.""So, you're not coming back today?""No.""Meredith Leighton!" Josiah fumed, "I've gone through hoops just to get
On the outside, she sounded calm and composed, yet on the inside, she felt as if her heart was being torn into pieces.Even though what she said made sense, it was hard for her to let go of Nia. It was nearly impossible for her to give up on Nia.She would definitely be in pain if she were to be separated from Nia.Nia was her family but Charlie was her responsibility. In the end, she had chosen to give up on Nia and go back to Charlie. It took her a lot of courage to come to this decision.She simply hoped that Charlie would recover quickly so that her efforts would not go to waste.She knew that she had hurt Charlie deeply and there might be a chance that he would not believe her nor agree with her decision.But, Charlie, on the other hand, said flatly, "Are you done talking? Can you please tell me who you are now?"Meredith was stunned.Meredith's eyes widened in shock. After a few seconds, she grabbed his hand and asked, "Charlie, you…""You're right, I don't remember you.
Even though she had heard of erasing someone's memories through hypnosis, this is the first time she had encountered this.And the hypnosis actually worked."Mrs. Larson, wouldn't this hurt Charlie? I've heard that things could easily go wrong if we're not careful.""It's better than how he was hurt last time," Charlie's mother glanced coldly at her and said, "Meredith Leighton, do you really think that he can accept the fact that his wife ran away with another man and the fact that he is crippled? I managed to save him once when he was at death's door, but what about the next time? Would he be that lucky?""...""But of course, he's not your son. Why should you care?""Mrs. Larson, I know that your intentions are good and you're doing this for Charlie's sake. But what you did is too dangerous. I hope you won't try this again."She then added, "I've promised that I would stay by Charlie and take care of him. I will not let him have the chance to do such a foolish thing anymore."
What was she doing here? The last time Meredith saw her was when Charlie slapped her across the face and kicked her out of the hospital.And from her voice, it sounded like she was back on good terms with Charlie.Meredith hesitated before finally knocking on the door and walking inside.Both of them turned to look at her and their gaze turned cold at the same time.Meredith took a glance at Charlie who was on the bed and then looked at Kimberly who was feeding him fruits. Even though the situation was rather strange, she still greeted Kimberly, "Hey Kimberly. Are you here to see Charlie?"Staring at Meredith, Kimberly mocked, "Meredith Leighton, shouldn't you be spending the New Year with your ex-husband and daughter? Since when do you have the time to come see Charlie?""..."Meredith looked at Charlie and wanted to explain herself.But Kimberly added, "Go back to your ex-husband. I'll be here for Charlie."Meredith knew that Kimberly commented on that on purpose. She sudden
Charlie had been avoiding her several times today but Meredith still felt disappointed."Just say what you need to and keep your hands off me," Charlie said flatly and with a straight face."Charlie, I am the person whom you like for a long time and I am your wife.""I know. And I also heard that in the end, you betrayed me, abandoned me for another man.""It's not like that Charlie. I had my reasons for leaving the mansion. I didn't mean to leave you like that.""You've been staying at your ex-husband's house for the past few days, yes?"Meredith had no choice but to nod her head. "Yes. But it was because your mother tried to harm me and Josiah took me back to his place.""So that means you've reconciled with your ex-husband, isn't it?""...""If that's the case, then keep it that way. You don't have to show up here anymore and don't make it difficult for Kimberly," Charlie said."Charlie, you've lost your memories and you don't know everything.""Yes, indeed. I've lost my
Charlie's mother then walked out of the room.Charlie was clutching onto the covers tightly until his knuckles turned white.Meredith walked over to him and helped to unclench his fingers. "Calm down, Charlie. It is all my fault for what happened and I will never betray you anymore."Charlie stared at her coldly. "Leave. I don't need you here to take care of me.""Charlie, I will not leave no matter what you say."The last time she left, Charlie nearly lost his life. Hence, she will never leave again."I'll go get some water for you." Meredith then turned around to get a glass of water.Meredith then handed him a glass of warm water but Charlie pushed away her hands coldly.She tried handing the glass to him again but he pushed her away again.After several attempts, Meredith had no choice but to put down the glass. "Alright. Drink when you're thirsty."Charlie ignored her.Seeing how he was in a daze, Meredith said to him, "Charlie, should I go to the bookstore upstairs and
...Even though Kimberly saw her chance and had gained Charlie's favor first, she was not in any way related to Charlie. Hence, Kimberly was not able to continue staying in Charlie's room.Later in the night, the room is finally quiet.Meredith filled a tub of hot water from the washroom to help Charlie wipe down his body.But Charlie did not want her help and he even warned her to not lay a finger on him.Meredith looked at him and explained patiently, "Charlie, I have always been the one to clean you back when you were in the hospital. Plus, I am your wife. Isn't it more appropriate for me to do this?""I made it clear that I don't want a wife that backstabbed me," Charlie replied coldly, "Meredith Leighton, can you stop hanging around me like a leech?""No. I have to take responsibility for you!"Meredith then forcefully removed his pants.Because Charlie was wearing a patient gown, the pants were removed easily. The first thing that Meredith saw was the knife cuts on his l
Meredith cleared her throat softly and lowered her voice, "Nia, I won't be able to come home for the time being.""Huh? Then when will you be able to come home?" Nia sounded utterly disappointed."Not sure yet." To avoid Charlie overhearing her, Meredith lowered her voice even more, "Nia, make sure you listen well to your Daddy and Lily okay? Mommy will come home to see you sometime later. It's getting late now, you should go to bed soon.""Mommy, Daddy says that he wants to talk to you.""I'm really busy now and I don't have the time.""Oh, alright then," a thoughtful Nia then went on, "Mommy, you should rest early too.""Mm, I will, darling," Slightly touched, Meredith said, "goodnight, Nia.""Goodnight, Mommy."Meredith was of course heartbroken that she had to leave Nia so suddenly. But for Charlie's sake, she had to do what she had to.After ending the call, Meredith composed herself in front of the mirror before stepping out of the washroom.On the bed, Charlie had his