The two of them faced each other. The despair and sadness in Charlotte’s eyes were unmistakable, and William saw every bit of it.A dull ache spread through his chest. He stepped forward and took her hands.“Charlotte, I admit it. When Annie first came back, I let the shock of seeing her again cloud my judgment. She and the child were both sick, and I took care of them day and night. She said I owed her a public post, so I made one and showed her. But it was only up for one minute before I deleted it. I hid it from you because I did not want you to overthink.”He added quietly, “I did stay out overnight a few times after she returned, but I never touched her. Not then, not now, not ever.”In college he had been kidnapped, and Annie had risked her own safety to save him. Later she pursued him, and he agreed to give the relationship a chance. He had once found her honest, simple, gentle, and brave. With him, she was always obedient, always accommodating. He had liked her, and he had
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