Chapter 48: Dispelling Rumors

George

Arriving at the hospital, I get directions to where Charlotte resides. Not only do I feel several pairs of eyes on my person, but I also hear the whispers.

"Mr. Wickham is here," one person murmurs.

"Are the rumors true then?" another asks.

God, do these people have nothing better to do other than gossip? I don't wish to be here, and now I must hear the things people speak under their breath.

Charlotte truly doesn't seem to understand the situation she's compromised herself into.

I find her room with ease, seeing her messing around with her phone.

"Charlotte."

I keep my voice even, though a bitter bite does slip its way through. I narrow my eyes at the woman who continues to spread false information about me.

For her part, Charlotte whips her head around to see me, looking almost surprised at my appearance. Why, though, would she be surprised when she's the one who called upon me?

"I didn't actually expect you to show," she says quietly.

"Yet here I stand," I deadpan.