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

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

uniformed Lochlan entered

at the

chief’s forehead was beading with sweat as if he was

he

the call, he

people that he, a minor fire chief,

for him to be

to consult Lochlan on. He just did not tell the man that it was not

other excuses to ask Lochlan to

Creek’s

Charlotte. Her instincts told her that whatever relationship Charlotte and Lochlan had, it

way they interacted was way more than just uncle and

It was more like…

silent about the topic when she

used to have a sister when I was

happened to her?” Charlotte was autistic, not dumb.

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