Chapter 81
Charlotte’s heart started racing, and her coffee cup trembled slightly in her hands
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but her coworkers words kept echoing in her head
“Sonia… Cassian rushed to the hospital immediately…]
Charlotte was distracted and out of it for the rest of the day
After work, she drove straight home.
Thank God Cassian was already back
The moment she walked through the door, she was hit with the amazing smell of home cooling. Charlotte paused, surprised
Soon she saw Cassian’s tall figure enverging fi
troin the kitchen.[]
“You’re home? Perfect timing. The mushroom risotto is almost ready–it’s really good for you. Make sure you have plenty.” Charlotte nodded “Sounds great. Thanks for cooking ||
I’m just finishing up the grilled chicken and roasted vegetables. Go relax and watch some TV–11 be done in a few minutes.” With that Cassian headed back into the kitchen.]
Standing in the doorway, watching Cassian’s busy figure, Charlotte fit this complicated mix of emotions.
Was he trying to butter her up?
Teeling guilty about what happened today?]
Charlotte quickly shock off those thoughts. What was she even thinking?
She walked to the kitchen doorway and leaned against the frame. Need any help?
Cassian was waching lettuce and some water had splashed onto his shirt. That’s when he realized hed forgotten to put on an apron
“Actually, could you help me tie this apron on?
Charlotte froze for a second, then walked into the kitchen, grabbed the apron from the book, and moved behind Cassian. Her fingers lightly circled his waist, and she could feel her face and ears turning gred
Cassian had this amazing build–broad shoulders, perfect posture. Standing behind him, Charlotte could feel the warmth radiating from his body.
Her face got even hotter.
There you go.” Charlotte could help but take a deep breath as the tied the strings behind his back.
Cassian turned his head and sulled of her. Thanks. Go chill out–Im almost done here.
Charlotte nodded and mumbled “okay” before retreating from the kitchen.
Sitting on the couch, she muldn’t help but steal glances toward the kitchen, watching that familiar silhouette moving around []
Cassian really was the
shan the total package–porgeous, come from money, and was incredibly capable in his own right|]
nili digan understand why he’d agreed to marry hier.
wat the woman he really loved, why had Dory gotten married?||
Wehr they having some kind of fight? Was Cassian ming her as a stateld?]]
Charlottes draughts started spiraling out of control ||
g Cassian personally cooking for her, she rould help feeling couched
wuh paper, she’d been the une doing all the giving!]
1ven when the was sick with a lover, Jesper wouldnt even bring her a glass of water, let alone cook anything ||
He’d just tell her to go see a doctor and drink more fluids
All talk, no action [
The contrast really drove the point frame
Charlotte
was starting to get addicted to being treated like this.
She realized she was getting way too invested and needed to snap out of it
She quickly turned on the TV, making sure to keep the volume low so she wouldn’t disturb him.||
But by sheer bad luck, the entertainment news was on, covering Sonia’s return and the airport Incident.
On the screen, Charlotte saw Sonia’s delicate, beautiful Ear. She was wearing this simple but elegant trench coat with a gentle smile.[]
Despite getting hurt in the incident, she still looked absolutely stunning
The footage switched to scenes from the hospital, showing some chaos.
Then when the camera cut to Cassian, Charlotte’s heart sank||
Cassian was we
