Charlotte nodded. “Sounds good.”Manon’s husband sat behind the stove, tending the fire.Meanwhile, Petra was off to the side, playing with Manon’s two-year-old son, Kai.After rinsing the vegetables, Charlotte turned around and saw the two of them having a surprisingly good time. She raised an eyeb
Charlotte never made a habit of memorizing phone numbers. All her family and friends’ contacts were saved in her phone, so whenever she needed to call someone, she simply scrolled through her contacts and dialed.She never imagined she would find herself in a situation like this.Now her phone was r
It felt like the sky had torn open. Torrents of rain poured down without stopping.Beneath the porch roof, the water dripped in thick, steady lines, creating a curtain that blurred everything outside.The village didn’t have paved roads, only narrow dirt paths. The rain had turned them into thick, s
On the last day of May, Charlotte flew to Harbor City.Back when she had fallen out with her family, she had come to Harbor City for work and rented an apartment. That was when she met a girl named Manon Yeager.They were neighbors. Manon worked in sales and had a bright, outgoing personality. She w
Megan insisted with such sincerity that Charlotte eventually accepted the gift.“Thank you, Miss Stone.”A warm smile spread across Megan’s face, lighting up her features. She looked absolutely stunning. “Calling me Miss Stone feels way too formal. We’ve been through life and death together. Just ca
Mark looked visibly annoyed. “That’s enough. Stop causing a scene and come home with me.”Just then, Zac stepped out of the restroom, looking confused. “What’s going on? Mom—what happened to your face?”Monica pointed furiously. “That woman Charlotte hit me!”Mark’s face darkened. “Zac, take your mo