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.”

 

in displeasure, “Louis has courted you for two years, from Xendale to H City and back. However, you have always been ambiguous. Now that I have officially come to ask for your hand on his behalf, I’d appreciate

knitted her eyebrows

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

is mainly because of the children. They have just left the Nacht residence and are being

Robert replied at once. “Your children are extremely smart and sensible. I believe they will understand. If they are indeed

“But…”

continued to pile on the pressure. “I have also prepared everything based on Chanean traditions.

had already discussed it with your brother and he isn’t opposed to

“Mmm-hmm.” Danrique nodded slightly.

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

Louis saw how torn Charlotte was, he came to her rescue. “Let’s not hurry

“Shut up,” Robert snapped.

Louis didn’t

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