Nicholas gestured for silence in the room, hushing everyone around the sofa. A hush fell over the area as Eli and Nicholas exchanged meaningful glances. Michael, noting their expressions, fetched a damp cloth and placed it on Nicholas's head.Madeline leaned against Isabella, casting a glance at Charlotte, who had now settled down, and asked, "Can you understand this?"Griffith remained silent.With a sigh, Madeline began erasing some parts of the drawing. "Time's almost up," she reminded Charlotte.Isabella started counting down.Charlotte, left with no choice, prodded the card and repeated, "I love you. Can you understand? I. Love. You."As the countdown neared its end, Griffith calmly and clearly stated, "I love you." It was the same tone he used in everyday life, cold and deep, but perhaps due to alcohol, it was slightly husky.Charlotte felt a tingling in her ears. Before she could react, Isabella announced, "It's overtime."Charlotte froze and turned her head quickly. "Wh
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