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"I was just a child when I found out. I became curious about my biological parents, my emotions were all over the place, and despite receiving so much love from my family - the Wrights, I carried with me that pain of rejection because my real parents abandoned me," Liam revealed. "Growing up, I wondered if this love my family had shown would last or will they eventually point out that I was only adopted." "Wow." Pete gasped. He leaned back in his seat and said, "Never in a million years would I have guessed that." Gesturing his hand toward Liam, Pete defined, "They - they love you. I thought you were the cream of the crop by the way they treated you." "No," Liam shook his head. He smiled and admitted, "The cream of the crop is in Freedonia, Kenneth. My family smothered me with love because they feared how I would react indifferently or seek out my biological parents, and no, I don't hate it. I could not wish for a better family." Liam held back from crying as he admitted, "I owe t
Almost a month had passed, and the newlywed couple was still in the Maldives, enjoying their honeymoon. In their living room space, Charlotte was having an online consultation with Doctor Misha. "Charlotte, I'm seeing beautiful results in your blood test. You did well for yourself," Doctor Misha complimented. "And that's not all," Charlotte announced. She stepped back from the laptop and took a full turn, showing off her body. "Wow! You have trimmed down!" Doctor Misha exclaimed. "I wasn't seeing it since you were always up close during our online sessions." Putting a hand on her waist, Charlotte proudly said, "I'm now a size eight, though I can't say my breast is that full." "The vacation truly did me well," Charlotte described as she returned to her seat. "And my husband is keeping me away from my phone. I think my phone is a much-added stress. Hearing news about Swaxon and the company makes me want to face my laptop, which Liam had prevented me from doing!" "Out here, in t
Liam's text: [I'm taking longer than expected. There were problems with the renovation plans for the next tower. Are you okay with going ahead of me?] Charlotte read Liam's message. She replied: [It's okay. Chadwick will walk me to the restaurant. Don't take too long. I love you.] Her heart fluttered, seeing his immediate reply. She read: [I'm crazy about you.] She checked herself in the mirror inside their suite, studying her red dress. Charlotte did not know why, but she was loving red clothes lately. After ensuring she looked stunning, she stepped outside where Chadwick was waiting. Following their honeymoon, Charlotte and Liam went straight to Springwell. They did not have time to return to Braeton. Instead, Liam arranged for Chadwick to meet them at the airport and organized one of their suites for their overnight stay. Before joining the dinner with the Walkers, however, Liam had a last-minute meeting with the hotel's general manager. "You look beautiful, Misses Wright,"
'How dare they think I would stoop so low? Just because I am a divorcee, I am only worthy of this arrogant and corrupted older man?' Charlotte thought silently and complained. Even in Charlotte's past life, the Walkers had never treated her equally simply because they were a few million dollars richer. She never understood what her mother saw in Jeremy, precisely why she stayed away from Charlene. Faced with their true colors, Charlotte recalled how only her mother tried to help in her past life. Jeremy prevented Charlene from visiting her after the first month of being imprisoned. He also refused to hire a private lawyer for her. He thoroughly believed Charlotte was capable of killing her own grandparents. Because Jeremy deprived her of a mother, Charlotte lost touch with Charlene. She never knew what happened to her mother, even after Liam brought her out of prison. Charlotte wondered if Charlene was ever mistreated because she attempted to help her. "I'll book a hotel room.
Charlotte and her mother were at the hotel bar, having a private talk. The first question that came out from Charlene was, "So, Liam Wright. That was quite a surprise. How did you manage that?" Charlene quickly explained her side and said, "Of course, you have always been beautiful. You have this personality that draws people in, but I'm just surprised at how you moved on quickly." How Charlotte wished she could tell her mother about her previous life, but all she could share was her childhood relationship with Liam. She explained, "Mother, you might have forgotten, but Liam was my classmate from primary up to the middle of high school. We have known each other for a very long time." "He pursued me when I was in college, but I was already together with Tim. Sadly, I chose Tim back then," Charlotte revealed. Charlene gave her that look, silently asking her why she chose Tim over Liam. "Don't ask. I regretted my choices back then. I'm only happy I was given a second chance with h
"Westler. Westler," Pete said while digging through his brain. "Yes, the name is familiar. I think that is a last name." "It's been a long time. I would have to think back of Paul's college friends - maybe check the college schoolbook," Pete said while tilting his head from side to side. "It's okay, Grandpa," Charlotte assured. "Rest it up. I'm also tired." She chuckled and revealed, "We spent the day with Liam's family at the house in Braeton. Laughing your gut out with Liam's brothers was exhausting; I think I'll sleep it out before thinking about Victoria again." Two days came and went, and Charlotte was back in Swaxon. They settled in the old Strauss mansion for the night, but they meant to stay in the Diamond Hotel for the rest of the week while Liam would be around. "Are you sure you are going back to work tomorrow?" Pete asked. 'Don't you need more rest?" Charlotte breathed in and said, "I must get back on track. Put me out there if I want to be the next CEO." "Okay," P
Charlotte arrived at the office building of Strauss Asset Investment. When she went to the lobby, the front desk asked her, "Excuse me. Do you have an appointment?" Charlotte lazily turned to her left and smiled at the two receptionists. She recalled how these two contributed to the gossip of her divorce. Charlotte could not be more thankful. She answered, "Jane and Dee, it's me. Charlotte Strauss." Their jaws dropped, and their eyes rounded. Before they could speak, Charlotte beamed at them and said, "I have to go. I'm running late for the meeting." She sent Arthur a message before hopping into the lift. Once she arrived on the fifth floor, she saw Arthur waiting outside the room. He smiled, saying, "Looking good, Charlotte. I'm glad you are here." "I'm thrilled to be back," Charlotte responded. Arthur entered the conference room first, informing everybody of Charlotte's arrival. She purposely hid behind Arthur's frame, trying to leave them with a sense of mystery. Her husband e
"Think?" Charlotte echoed his words. "Mistake? Oh, that wasn't a mistake, Tim. You had a one-year relationship with Victoria, which you kept from me. You had sex again and again and even used our home. That was deliberate, Tim. It wasn't a mistake on your part." "But I realize now that I was wrong," Timothy said. He extended the flowers to Charlotte and said, "Please, talk to me." "I am talking to you," Charlotte replied. She opened her laptop and started with her work. Timothy sat on the chair in front of Charlotte. He revealed, "I want to make things right." She narrowed her eyes at him and said, "Tim, you did not make a mistake. You and Victoria deserve each other. You should just be satisfied with what you have now. Don't bother me because I am uninterested - Tim, let go of my hand!" Timothy held Charlotte's hand without warning. He said, "We can still do this, Charlotte. We could go back to the way things were. I know you still have feelings for me. We have been together for