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Chapter 31

Author: Summer Knowles
Charlotte noticed James's expression darkening, setting off internal alarms, though she maintained a warm smile on her face.

"I never expected Sarah to know Mr. Reynolds. I was worried about how she'd manage after her divorce, but now with Mr. Reynolds looking after her, I'm sure she'll be fine here in East Coast.”

James gazed at the gentle and kind-hearted Charlotte, the coldness in his eyes gradually fading.

His Charlotte was always so kind and generous. She was truly the only one meant to spend a lifetime with him.

His earlier irritation, he realized, was merely discomfort at seeing Sarah, who had always been so reserved around him, laughing and chatting freely with another man.

It was just his possessiveness surfacing - after all, Sarah had once been his.

James placed a gentle kiss on Charlotte's forehead, holding her hand. "Don't worry, you're the only one in my future."

...

Shortly after Sarah's group of three had settled in their private dining room at the prestigious St
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