Chapter 87
Lancey and Charlotte headed over to the dining table.]
Tan was out at a business dinner, so it was just the three of them tonight.
Seeing Cassian making this disgusted face, Lancey said with obvious annoyance, I made this especially for you. Drink up
Cassian wasn’t having it.]
Watching
g this standoff, Charlotte tried to mediate. “Come on, your mom put all this effort into making it for you. Don’t be rude.”
Don’t be rude?
Cassian looked at Charlotte with this mischievous glint in
n his eyes. “You really want me to drink this?“||
Charlotte was confused about why he was being so dramatic, but her mother–in–law had clearly gone to aint of trouble–wouldn’t it be awful not to appreciate it
So she nodded emphatically, “Absolutely
qussian smirked. “Alright, but don’t blame me later
With that, he grabbed the bowl and chugged the whole thing like it was a shot]
Then they all settled in for dinner.
During the meal, Lancey suddenly perked up. “oh Ana, there’s this exclusive wine club event next weekend. You free? I’d love to have you come with me
Lancey figured it would be smart to start introducing Charlotte to their social circle.
Even though h she personally found most of these networking events pretty tedious, some were just part of the territory.
Charlotte looked surprised, then quickly responded, “Mom, weekends are totally open for me. rd be honored to go with you.-]
-Truth was, Charlotte actually knew her way around wine and high–end social events.
Back when she was with Jasper, she’d realized the Hale family had all these unspoken expectations about proper etiquette and social graces, so she’d taken classes in wine appreciation, event hosting, and sophisticated entertaining.
thed turned out to be a natural and had picked everything up fase
So she’d definitely be able to navigate these kinds of gatherings without embarrassing herself.||
After dinner. Cassian and Charlotte noticed it was getting late and decided to call it a nightt)|
As Gary were heading out, Lancey pulled Ch
Charlotte side and sneakily handed her this beautiful gift bag, whispering for her to check it out once she got home. Charlotte was totally puzzled but nodded and thanked her mother–in–law before they left.||
face was looking pretty flushed
Charlotte thought that was strange–it wasn’t even that warm tonight
Something definitely seemed off about him
Canine they got home, Cassian’s fate was getting even redder and his breathing seemed heavier, Charlotte finally had to ask, “Cass, are you feeling okay? You look
dan mutat jespond, just louarned his he and stared at her with this slightly glazed look.||
arlotte felt dier stomach drop–something was seriously wrong[]
Let me get you some water, she said, hurrying toward the kitchen ||
cat sprawled on the couch with his eyes closed, his forehead creased and covered in sweat[]
other to go spatte that hard with whatever she put in there
med figured it was some kind of herbal energy booster, but he had anticipated it being this in
Chapter 17
He couldn’t help but laugh grimly–his mom was obviously getting desperate for grandkids.]]
“Cassian, seriously, are you alright? Should I call a doctor?” Charlotte was starting to freak out. She reached over to feel his forehead and was shocked by how
hot he was.
Shit Was he actually sick?]
Cassian’s eyes snapped open and he caught her wrist, his voice coming out low and gravelly. “Ana, you honestly have no idea what was in that soup?“||
Charlotte looked completely dueless and shook her head. The soup? What do you mean? Your mom said it was some kind of health tonic she made for you. Right?
