Bethany Joy Lenz On Charmed Novels & Stories

"What does it matter to you whether Lottie comes or not?" Elizabeth had a very bad attitude, and Hanna seemed completely unfazed by it. "I didn't mean it that way, I just..." She was speaking and paused for a moment. At this moment, the big screen happened to give a close-up of Charlene. Hanna pointed at the big screen and said, "This Charlene is Lance's first love. I thought Ms. Bernard would be curious to come and take a look." Elizabeth rolled her eyes directly and said, "Who is that pervert, always obsessing over their husband's ex? Besides, who doesn't have an ex? Lottie also has an ex! Don't you have an ex, Ms. Norton?"

His gaze hardened. “How long do you think you can keep up this charade? A lifestyle like this requires money.” Bella remained silent. Their words continued to rain down on her, but she refused to give them the satisfaction of a reaction. She simply stopped eating. With deliberate calm, she placed her utensils neatly on the plate and picked up the napkin. She gently wiped her mouth, never once lifting her gaze toward any of them. “Instead of putting on this act, why don't you just come back to us, Bella?” Matilda said with a confident smile. “You can have everything you need for free.”

As if naming the peace I’ve found might chase it away. “I’m trying,” I say finally. “Trying not to.” Damian reaches under the table and squeezes my hand. Chris smiles, and it’s the kind that punches through cynicism. It’s the kind that makes you believe—for a second—that things might really, truly be okay. Then comes the knock. The door opens. In walks Dr. Ana Valdez. Mid-thirties. All cheekbones and clipped words. She carries herself like she’s never once been wrong in her life—and if she has, she made the universe apologize.

| My body stiffened as soon as my ears heard the voice of a woman who was very familiar to my ears, someone I had considered a friend and it turned out that she was no better than a coward! "Charmy ...." I whispered. "Yes, Lizzbeth. It's me." That Omega walked up to me slowly, swinging her hands to touch my shoulders and face. Caressing it gently and passionately, but very different from the hateful look that was highlighted in her eyes. "Damn it! Why are you doing all this to me, Charmy, didn't you get Hilbert the way you wanted?!" "Not yet, Lizzbeth! I haven't gotten what I want, because you still have the potential to ruin everything!" Charmy spoke with her cold gaze at me, looking at me