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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: Whispers in the Dark

Author: BestOfHisLove
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-26 18:02:21

CHARLOTTE'S POV

I pushed the fork around my plate, not bothering to hide the fact that I had no appetite. The roast chicken Petra prepared looked perfect, steaming, golden, with just the right amount of herbs. But my stomach churned like it wanted nothing to do with food tonight.

“Ma’am,” Elsie leaned forward slightly, her voice soft, careful, “You’ve barely touched your dinner.”

I gave her a weak smile. “I’m not really hungry.”

“Not hungry,” Cheryl muttered. “That’s new. I thought ladies in your position ate their feelings. Or is it that your husband isn’t around to pretend for?”

The words cut through the air like glass breaking. I stiffened, refusing to look her way.

“Cheryl,” Elsie hissed, shooting her a warning glare. “Don’t start, stop it immediately.”

Cheryl smirked. “I’m just saying what everyone else is too polite to say. What’s the point of playing house when the man of the house barely acknowledges you?”

My hand tightened around my fork, but I kept my tone calm. “That’s none
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