Chapter 25 Return Them
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As soon as Charles ended the call, he turned around. His gaze landed on Mavis, who was standi there with her head bowed, trying hard to hold back her grievances. Sensibly, she said, T… report to HR.” Without waiting for a response, she covered her face and ran out.
Charles raised an eyebrow and sank back into his swivel chair. Unbidden, his thoughts drifted to Jessica and Arthur. He wondered if her foot injury had healed.
As her boss, and knowing she got hurt because of him, it was only right for him to visit her, wasn’t
it?
With this thought, a faint smile tugged at his thin lips. He decided to visit her after work.
But before the end of the workday, Charles grew restless. He instructed Flint to bring the car around and wait at the company entrance. Once in the car, Charles directed Flint to a flower shop where he bought a bouquet, then to a fruit store for a basket of fresh fruits.
Can’t visit empty–handed, right?
He finally instructed Flint to drive to a toy store and buy a children’s racing toy set, only then did he feel satisfied.
Flint cast a wary glance at him throughout the trip. This was definitely the first time Charles had bought flowers for a woman.
Arriving at Jessica’s place, Charles was about to head upstairs when he ran into Arthur, just back from school, along with Selene who had picked him up.
“Hey! Charles, are you here to see my mommy?” Arthur asked, noticing Flint carrying flowers and fruit baskets. It was clear he was here for a visit
Seeing Arthur with his yellow duckling backpack, Charles was overwhelmed by a rush of complex. emotions, thinking about how this little guy was his son.
Although he wanted to be warm towards him, somehow he maintained a stern expression and. responded with a simple, “Yes.”
Selene greeted him cheerfully, “Mr. Hensley, how kind of you! You even brought all these things?”
Arthur glanced at the flowers Flint was holding and frowned, “Charles, my mommy is allergic to pollen. No need for the flowers.”
Charles, delivering his first–ever bouquet to a woman, frowned and cleared his throat, “Flint, return the flowers.”
You want them returned?” Flint’s face fell. When had he become the errand boy?
“Yes, return them. Jessica can’t take flowers. The fruit and toys are fine, I’ll take them, Selene chimed in, taking the items from Flint.
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Acthun abruptispile–up. “hesse toys are too childish. I don’t play with such things.”
Flintstaredian Acthun, so thetrews had to go, too?
He almost wantdi lungh Chhurles first attempt at gifting was quite a fiasco.
Charles’s face was genuinely espressamiteasmow, dlearly suppressing something, and said calmly “Flint, return the tow as well
“Yes, right away. Flint responded seansang his hoss’s frustration. He hurried off with the items.
Just then, the elevator arrived and the three of them went upstairs together.
Jessica heard the doorbell and answered, puzzlinil. “Didntyyou have a key?”
She knew Selene was bringing Arthur back bun dilinitiespen Chutes.
Seeing the tall and handsome Charlis authe door, she was surprised. Mr. Hensley? What bring you here?”
“Charles came to check on your foot, Arthur answered fim him.
Jessica was taken aback by his concern and hastily responded. This much better now. I plan to return to work tomorrow. You didn’t need to go to any trouble
“It’s no trouble. After all, you were injured because of me; Charles repliiaticnimily.
Jessica, won’t you invite Mr. Hensley in?” Selene prompted.
Snapping out of it, Jessica stepped aside. “Please, come in. Mr. Hensley
Charles walked in without hesitation, his long strides giving him a commanding present
Jessica offered him a seat in the living room and poured a glass of water, placing itimfrontar
him.
Selene, having brought back groceries for dinner, put them in the kitchen before turning to Jessica, I forgot to buy soy sauce. I’ll run downstairs and get some. You take good care of our guest, Mr. Hensley.”
jessica frowned. Didn’t she bought the soy sauce just yesterday?
Bu before she could say anything. Selene had already left.
biow it was jjust the three of them, and Jessica felt a bit awkward, as she glanced at the man sitting In her living room.
“Uh, Mir. Hemsley, thank you for coming to check on me. Suddenly, she remembered something andaddidied. “Oh, hold on a moment.” She turned and went to her room.
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Last time, she had soiled it and promised to return it clean
Charles glanced at the jacket in her hands and said slowly. Keep in for mow
“Huh?” Jessica looked at him, puzzled.
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A glimmer of warmth flickered in his eyes, though his expression remained unchanged, Tm in no rush to get it back. Hold on to it for me.”
Jessica said nothing more, but she couldn’t help wondering why he’d want her to hold on to his jacket.
Just then, Arthur came out of the room holding her phone, “Mommy, godmom wants to talk to
you.
Jessica took the phone, “Selene?”
Jessica, I ran into an old school friend downstairs who insisted on taking me out to dinner. I won’t be back home tonight. Don’t forget to invite Mr. Hensley to stay for dinner. Talk to you later. Bye.” Selene hung up promptly.
