Squinting his eyes, Robbie stared at his watch. He was gauging the time it took for the adults in the study to reach the topic at hand.

He had to give Charlotte some time.

Inside the study, the four of them sat down and sipped wine.

Charlotte spoke frankly, “Sir Robert, I appreciate the concern you have shown me. It is my honor to have you come all the way to Xendale to see me. It’s just that…”

Charlotte looked toward Louis before shifting her gaze to Danrique.

“Say what’s on your mind.” Danrique furrowed his eyebrows.

 

“I think it’s too much of a rush now, why don’t we wait for some time-”

“Charlotte, it has dragged on for a year.”

 

to H City and back. However, you have always been ambiguous. Now that I have officially come to ask for

her

children. What else is there to consider?” Robert pressed on. “Don’t tell me you’re still thinking of

do with each other. The reason I want to delay the decision is mainly because of the children. They have just left the Nacht residence and are being thrust into an entirely different life.

“Your children are extremely smart and sensible. I believe they will understand. If they are

“But…”

me.” Robert continued to pile on the pressure. “I have also prepared

had already discussed it with your brother and he isn’t opposed to it. Isn’t that so,

“Mmm-hmm.” Danrique nodded slightly.

Charlotte felt conflicted. Her brain was telling her to accept but her heart was

torn Charlotte was, he came to her rescue. “Let’s not

“Shut up,” Robert snapped.

Louis didn’t dare

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