The baby stayed quiet in Mrs. Chancer’s arms, not fussing at all. He was so well-behaved that her heart melted.“My sweet grandson is such a good boy. How could you two bear to hurt him like that?”“Mom, I’m sorry. It was my fault,” Charlotte said softly, ashamed.James stepped in front of her. “No, it was mine. I never should’ve treated marriage like a game.”Mrs. Chancer gave them both a look. “Alright, at least you’ve made up. Go back to your room and talk things out.”She carried the baby back to her room, leaving James and Charlotte to return to theirs. James dimmed the lights.“I know you don’t really want to be with me. But we’ve come this far, and I know you won’t go back on your word now.”James nodded seriously. “I won’t.”Charlotte leaned into his chest, breathing in the familiar scent she once loved.“James, I really do love you.”Above her, his eyes slowly closed. Within minutes, he was sound asleep.She didn’t care if he was faking it. Either way, it didn’t mat
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