The room fell silent for a moment. Charlotte didn't realize that she could face her past so calmly. However, a storm of mixed emotions brewed in Griffith's mind. Doubt, excitement, regrets, and disbelief swirled within him.Unable to contain himself, he continued to ask, "Three years ago?""I hoped you would like me.""Further back."Charlotte took a candy from her pocket, saying, "Aren't your questions a bit repetitive?""You asked me, and I answered each one," he pointed out.She rolled her eyes and sighed, "Okay—"After a moment's thought."I hoped you would marry me."Cuckoo, cuckoo—Charlotte was startled by the cuckoo clock. She mumbled, "What an ugly bird."Turning her head, she noticed Griffith had stopped writing and was staring at her."What's wrong?" she asked.Griffith was temporarily at a loss for words. He sprung to his feet, startling Charlotte. Her wishes had stirred powerful emotions within him, so he went to the cupboard, opened a bottle of brandy, and
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