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?”

Lochlan…” Charlotte looked at him as her red lips pouted. She sounded hesitant to

no need to be afraid.” Lochlan pressed a gentle kiss on the girl’s forehead

his car, watched as the uniformed Lochlan entered his

at the fire

forehead was beading with sweat as if he was facing

Fraser family did not like to be involved in businesses, he had ended up working in his fire station. Yet somehow, that young man had offended Lucas

the call, he

Lucas and Lochlan were people that he, a minor fire

was tough for him to be sandwiched between

for him, he did have a case that he needed to consult Lochlan on.

no other excuses to

Creek’s private

told her that whatever relationship Charlotte and Lochlan had,

intimate way they interacted was way more than just

It was more like…

about the topic when she looked at

used to have a sister when I was

not dumb. Naturally, she could sense something

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