At precisely nine o'clock, a knock came at the door.Charlotte, expecting the maid, got out of bed and opened it, only to find Eric standing there. He was holding a bundle of gauze, iodine, and ointment."I know you're upset," he said, "but you have to understand, Emily has always seen me as her brother. There's nothing between us."Charlotte's gaze lifted to meet his eyes, and for a fleeting moment, she caught a flash of guilt. Calmly, she began gesturing to express her thoughts."I believe you," she signed. "But it's unnecessary. I can handle this myself."She reached for the medicine in his hand, but he didn't let go. They stood there, locked in silent resistance, until a maid came rushing toward them, panting."Miss Emily slipped in the bathroom! You need to come quickly!"Without a moment's hesitation, Eric dropped everything and left, disappearing down the hallway without a backward glance.Charlotte stood frozen for a second, an inexplicable bitterness welling in her che
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