Chapter 134 Staying Behind

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Christina commented curiously, “This jar looks really special. I have not seen this sold anywhere before.”

Even though Charlie didn’t know what she had in mind, the keen look on her face was enough for him to explain. “An old friend made this at home and only sold it to close friends.”

Christina nodded in acknowledgment before a cold gint flashed across her eyes. She then pointed at another jar by the side and asked, “Doesn’t this one look a lot like yours?”

When Charlie’s gaze trailed the trajectory of her finger, his eyes suddenly darkened, for he could recognize the jar anywhere.

Why is it being used here at the Hadley residence for drying chamomile flowers?

Given that the signature on the jar was exactly the same, there was no way he would be mistaken.

All of a sudden, an indescribable emotion filled Char. Not many people knew that the doctor had. advised him to drink chamomile tea for his stomach problems.

He immediately understood why there were so many chamomile plants in the backyard. There were enough clues around for him to come to that conclusion.

Noticing the slight change on Charlie’s face, Christina stopped with her questions.

By the time they returned to the living room, the housekeeper informed them that dinner was ready.

to be served

Upon walking in, Julia glanced at Linda, who was still sitting on the couch, and remarked, “This is a family gathering. Outsiders should leave.”

From her speech, there was no mistaking that she was talking about Linda.

The proud Julia would never tolerate Linda joining them at the dining table.

Without any hesitation, Helen walked over to Linda and suggested in a regretful tone, “Please show yourself out.”

Despite being humiliated by the order, Linda was unfazed, for she was confident of Charlie taking her

side.

you’re kicking me

to Charlie and remarked in a pitiful voice, “Mrs. Hadley doesn’t want me to stay

Linda’s feigned victimized look was enough for Julia to

wasn’t the first time Linda played the victim, everyone could clearly see through her

a glance at him from the

the moment

Chapter 134 Staying Behind

isn’t he reacting today? I must have failed to make it dramatic

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Linda bit her lips, tears began to well up in her eyes. “I know that you

finish, Julia scoffed, “So why do you insist on coming? Is there something wrong with your sense of

if she had been slapped twice in the face, to the extent she could even feel a

resist herself, Linda gave Charlie’s hand a tug. D*mn it, can’t Charlie see how she’s trying to rip me apart? Why isn’t he

the brink of

turned around and said “I’ll

realization of what

Charlie a look of disbelief. “A-Are you asking me to go home

have dinner with that unreasonable woman?

head home once I finish the meal. It won’t take long.” A complicated expression emerged on Charlie’s face. It was hard to tell from it what was going through his

to him. Otherwise, why would he

had no choice but

the woman he

in equal disbelief, maintained her composure as she became the first to stride into the dining

four of them ate in silence, as if they were just four

busy with his cutlery, he

glaring at him with her widened eyes and complaining softly, “Stop serving me food.

you don’t get hungry at the Hadley

to make it sound

tell that Julia meant no

was no way Linda could

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