After returning to Jersey City, Charlotte’s two best friends practically dragged her out every day—for shopping, drinks, and late-night fun. For the time being, her plan to apply to S&G Law Firm was on hold. This afternoon, the girls were gathered at a dessert cafe, spooning through their sweets
Standing beside Sean was Vivian.Charlotte blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected Vivian to be here.“She said she wanted to tag along,” Sean explained. “So I brought her.”In his mind, they were going to be family sooner or later. It wouldn’t hurt for Charlotte and Vivian to spend more time toget
After a couple of laps around the field, Charlotte and Sean slowed to a stop.Mia, Ian, and Lena were nowhere to be seen. They were probably still off riding.Only Vivian was left at the paddock.As they approached, Vivian walked up with a sweet smile. “Wow, Charlotte, you looked so cool out there
Charlotte and Vivian weren’t close to begin with, so Vivian dropping the act and ditching the fake sweetness somehow felt less awkward and more honest in a way.Charlotte began walking her through the basics. “When you’re first learning to ride, posture is everything. Once you’re in the saddle, sit
Charlotte followed the rescue team out of the field.Lena and Mia had just arrived, jogging over with anxious expressions. Mia rushed to Charlotte’s side. “What happened?”Charlotte’s mind was still spinning. Her expression was dazed as she muttered, “I don’t know… Vivian asked me to teach her how
Sean gently coaxed, “Be good. You’re not a child anymore and I have a girlfriend now. Charlotte and I are getting engaged soon. It’s important to keep boundaries.”Charlotte’s heart gave a subtle jolt.She hadn’t expected Sean to turn Vivian down for her.Vivian’s demeanor instantly shifted. Gone wa
Charlotte glanced at Vivian, then turned to Sean, her voice calm and flat. “If I told you she’s lying, would you believe me?”Sean froze for a second, caught off guard. He didn’t answer right away.Charlotte let out a soft, self-deprecating laugh. Why had she even asked something so stupid?Of c
Was that… a confession?Watching her ears turn bright red, a smile tugged at the corners of Sean’s mouth.His Lottie was blushing.*The next day, Snowbell’s medical report came back.Every health marker was normal. There were no signs of distress or illness. However, they did find a scratch on th
Sean and Charlotte were walking close, chatting and laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world.Zac muttered under his breath, “Out of the hospital already? Tough guy.”Eugene guessed the man beside Charlotte had to be her fiancé.Before he could say anything, Zac opened the car door and ste
Lately, Zac had been running around nonstop trying to secure investors.Most of the businesses in Jersey City weren’t even considering putting money into the Gibson Corporation, so he had no choice but to look elsewhere. He had been spending more time in hotels and on airplanes than anywhere else.T
Charlotte wasn’t ready to let it go. “There’s no rough timeline? Not even a guess?”“If I had to say,” Sean replied, “probably when you were in high school. That time Eric Lee was bothering you. I punched him, and that’s when it hit me. I realized there was something different about how I felt about
Zac’s words echoed in Charlotte’s mind like a curse, refusing to let her rest. They kept swirling in her head, leaving her distracted and uneasy.So much so that when she visited Sean at the hospital the next day, she looked completely lost in thought.“Lottie, what’s on your mind?” Sean asked.Her
“Yes, Mrs. Jasper,” Charlotte replied.Lillian turned to Sean. “Did you eat enough? I brought all your favorites. Do you want a little more?”Sean shook his head with a soft smile. “No need. Lottie made lunch herself. It was perfect and I finished every bite.”Lillian’s face lit up with a warm, moth
By the time Sean snapped out of his daze, he saw that the tray table in front of him was already filled with a plate of sautéed greens, tender poached beef, fluffy white rice, and a bowl of homemade soup“You made all this?” he asked with a soft smile. “What kind of soup is it?”“Chicken soup,” Char
Sean’s lips, still pale as paper, curved into a faint smile. “Alright. I promise.”Not long after James and Lillian stepped out of the ICU, James’s phone rang. The voice on the other end was sharp with urgency.“Mr. Jasper—bad news. Something’s happened!”At the detention center, Judy claimed she wa
Charlotte had been worried sick all afternoon. Now that Sean was finally out of danger, she just wanted to see him.After all, he had taken that knife for her.“Let’s go. You’re coming home with me,” Desmond said sternly, his tone leaving no room for argument.But Charlotte shook her head, her eyes
Charlotte lowered her head. “It was all my fault.”Lillian turned to her sharply. “What do you mean by that?”Charlotte took a deep breath and explained everything from the rooftop—every detail, every decision.Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s expression darkened. “So Sean took that knife for you?”Charlotte’s lip