William pulled Charlotte into his arms before she could step back. He held her tightly, refusing to let her go.“Charlotte, I know this is unfair to you,” he said, his voice thick with desperation. “But if you can accept Annie and her son, I will transfer every asset I own into your name.”Charlotte struggled but could not break free. She finally stopped fighting and let him hold her.“William, even if you do that, it will not change anything,” she said quietly. “I still cannot stop you from spending money on them. I cannot stop you from caring about them.”She met his eyes. “I am not that clueless little girl anymore who would follow you blindly wherever you pointed. You cannot fool me now.”William tightened his arms around her, clinging to the moment.“Charlotte, I have never lied to you. Tell me a number. I will give Annie and her son a lump sum and end it there. After that, I will only help them when absolutely necessary. I will never hide a cent from you again. I promise.”
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