Female Novel
Chapter 2094
Charlie suddenly flashed back to the days when the four of them lived here, to when he taught herhow to charm the one she fancied. She shot back with a cheeky retort, "As if I'd like you!"
Even though times had changed, that jab still irked him!
He sighed and said with mock resentment, "Fine, you're all thicker than thieves, and here I am, theodd one out!"
Kya shouted with childlike enthusiasm, "Daddy, I'll be the odd one like you!"
Laughter filled the room.
Charlie's eyes twinkled with affection, "That's my girl Kya, daddy's little princess!"
"Quit your bellyaching and get on with peeling the potatoes!" Jonathan dragged him back to thekitchen.
In the living room, Emily handed her homemade pastry to Estelle, "Is everything sorted out? I wasso worried when I was abroad, but Charlie told me to trust you and Jonah's competency! And sureenough, as soon as you two got back, all the problems just dissolved. I'm seriously in awe!"
Estelle replied with a gentle smile, "They were but lies easily torn apart."
Emily said gravely, "The Crawleys had their agenda, but it was when the Macclains struck at youthat I really felt a knot in my stomach. Being betrayed by family, nobody gets it more than I do.When I came back last night, I wasn't worried about anything else, but I dreaded the Macclainscoming to you, begging for mercy!"
The pain of being abandoned by kin, then witnessing their tearful pleas, was a heart-wrenchingtorment!
Estelle paused for a moment before speaking softly, "Even children know that misdeeds come withconsequences; adults should understand even more that evil actions have their price. If tears andbegging could always earn forgiveness, then there'd be no stopping them from recklessness in thefuture."
Emily nodded, her gaze filled with warmth as she looked at Estelle, "Whether you forgive theMacclains or not, I'll support you and stand by your side because I understand the reasons behindany choice you make."
Estelle's eyes were clear and resolved, "Yeah, I know what needs to be done. The Macclains arerotten to the core; it's time for a new deal."
Emily gave a soft smile, "There's always something I can learn from you. I hope one day I can haveyour kind of courage."
Estelle shook her head, "Everyone's journey is different, no need to emulate me. You are alreadythe best version of yourself."
Emily curled her legs up, exuding a gentle and serene vibe, "I've always thought your courage camefrom your own strength, and after learning about all the roles you play, I'm even more certain. So, Ifeel like I need to push harder, especially when I'm with Charlie. I can't have people whisperingabout how he lacks discernment!"
Emily chuckled at her own comment.
Estelle laughed along, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Charlie was born with a silverspoon, but you caught up from miles behind on the starting line. You're more impressive than he is!"
Kya looked up from her pile of building blocks with her sweet, childlike voice, "Where am I then?"
Estelle replied, "You are in the palm of Charlie's hand."
Kya's eyes sparkled as she suddenly got up and ran towards the kitchen, calling out, "Daddy,daddy!"
Charlie poked his head out, "Sweetie, what's up?"
Kya reached for Charlie's hand, "Let me see your palm. Estelle said I'm there, how did I get upthere?"
Charlie looked bemusedly toward the living room, where Estelle and Emily were already doubledover with laughter.novelbin
After Magdalen returned home, she called Sylvia, "Darling, been keeping busy?"
Sylvia, who had just taken on the planning of a corporate product launch, replied with a light smile,"Not too bad, got something for me, Ms. Sampson?"
Magdalen chuckled, "Today's not about business, just checking in on your personal life."
"My personal life?" Sylvia raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah. Got a boyfriend yet?"
"No time for that. I've been traveling for work, and coming back to a mountain of tasks!"
"Well, how about I set you up with someone? A friend's brother, tall, handsome, absolutely divine.Interested?" Magdalen offered.