Yet, the moment he saw Charlotte, he wanted to bring her home and protect her.

She was so small when she crouched in a corner as the rain poured.

Her dark eyes were as bright as stars, so bright yet so full of pain.

Back then, Charlotte had only been six.

“Mr. Fraser, you’re too nice. She’s very talented in playing the cello.” Ashlyn had discovered Charlotte’s talent few days ago when she came into contact with her. In fact, the girl was almost as good as she was.

However, Charlotte had not received any formal training, so she was not as proficient.

Ring—

Abruptly, Lochlan’s phone rang.

He picked up the phone to find out that it was from the fire chief. “Lochlan, come to the station. I’ve got a case, and there are some questions I need your help with.”

“Oh, alright. I’ll be right there, Chief.” Lochlan then ended the call.

With an apologetic expression, the uncle patted Charlotte’s head. “Lottie, I have to go to the station for a while. Go ahead and have your meal with Ms. Berry first, alright?”

as her red lips pouted. She sounded hesitant to

keeping you company. There’s no need to be afraid.” Lochlan

watched as the uniformed Lochlan entered his BMW and left Spring

at the

was beading with sweat as if he was facing

like to be involved in businesses, he had ended up working

call, he heaved

people that he, a minor fire chief, could not

for him to be sandwiched between

case that he needed to consult Lochlan on. He just did not tell the man that it was not an

would have no other excuses to ask Lochlan

Creek’s private

was examining Charlotte. Her instincts told her that whatever relationship Charlotte and Lochlan had, it was definitely not one

they interacted was way more than just

It was more like…

topic when she looked at the girl’s

have a sister when I was

dumb. Naturally, she could sense something else from Ashlyn’s

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