Cindy brought lots of things over to Charles’s house. When she arrived, Iris had already gone upstairs to sleep, and Charles was reading a book downstairs. Charles was very confused to see Cindy. He had just come to Merania, and he didn’t know anyone here enough to get a visitor. “And you are?” he asked, astonished.“Oh, it’s like this. I’m your daughter’s maternal aunt. You should know Theresa Hale, right?” Cindy asked with a smile.Clarissa had told Charles about this. Suddenly enlightened, he said, “I do.”“When you think about it, we’re relatives. It’s good to visit your relatives,” Cindy went on. “Mr. Griffin, you should’ve told me and my husband that you were back in the country.”Charles smiled politely. “I’ve just gotten back, so things have been a bit busy. I’ve just settled the house, too.”“Speaking of that, your house is really lovely.” Cindy regarded the interior before lowering her head. She clapped a hand over her mouth, looking as though she was holding back te
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