"You're leaving again?"Charlotte stood up abruptly. Believing she was reluctant to see him go, Griffith was pleased. He reached out, pulled her, and seated her next to him. He wasn't skilled at comforting people, but he was adept at learning through trial and error.Lifting his hand, he placed it on her head and said, "I'll be back soon."Charlotte clicked her tongue and removed his hand. "What are you busy with, anyway?""I told you, looking for someone."'Don't try to deceive me,' she thought.Charlotte remembered the stepfather again and thought about the situation in Crookshire. She exclaimed inwardly, 'This is dangerous!'She had been worried about his back, but now that he was gone, she should be worried about someone else's back.Seeing her frowning, Griffith, although enjoying the moment, didn't want her to be too unhappy. He stood up, intending to find her a bottle of sweet wine. As soon as he stood up, Charlotte grabbed the corner of his robe.As he lowered his head
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