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The next morning, Charlotte was jolted awake by a sensation in her arms.
When she opened her eyes, she found Mabel lying beside her, struggling to wiggle her way up.
Surprised, Charlotte exclaimed, “Sweetheart, what are you doing here?”
As soon as Mabel saw her awake, she froze. “Ms. Lottie, did | wake you? I'm so sorry.”
“No,” Charlotte quickly reassured her. “I woke up a while ago. | was just curious about what you were up to.”
Mabel blinked, her eyes wide. “Ms. Lottie, | couldn't sleep last night and overheard sthings.”
Charlotte's heart raced immediately. This was the Hardwick Villa, after all. If anyone caught Mabel wandering
around, it could lead to trouble.
Mabel hesitated before sharing what she'd overheard.
As Charlotte listened, she couldn’t help but find it amusing.
Did Camille really think she wasn’t her biological daughter? Did she not see the resemblance?
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Charlotte looked much like Camille; anyone could tell they were mother and daughter at a glance.
Camille actually didn’t think she was her daughter?
“Does she hatethat much?” Charlotte thought, her heart sinking, and her expression turned cold
momentarily.
“Sweetheart, don’t take it seriously,” she said softly, running her fingers through Mabel’s hair. “If you're not
happy here, we can move to Rose Villa or go stay with Diana, okay?”
Mabel shook her head. “I want to stay and protect you.”
Touched, Charlotte pulled Mabel into an embrace and kissed her on the forehead.
Just then, Julius walked in, the sight instantly tightening his lips into a thin line.
He stepped forward and said to Mabel, “My mom needs to wash up and have breakfast. Let her go!”
Mabel let out a small snort before planting a kiss on Charlotte's cheek. “Ms. Lottie, see you later.”
“Okay,” Charlotte replied, watching Mabel leave before turning her attention to Julius.
“I have a question for you,” she said, her expression hardening and her tone losing its previous softness.
Julius suddenly felt nervous, gripping the hem of his shirt.
“What is it?”
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“Are you trying to please me?” Charlotte asked.
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“I...” Julius instinctively wanted to deny it, embarrassed at the thought. He'd never tried to please anyone
before, yet here he was, making an effort for Charlotte.
He pressed his lips together, unable to meet her gaze.
“Why?” Charlotte pressed on in confusion. “You were so cold tobefore and even wantedto divorce your
dad.”
Julius fell silent. He couldn’t quite articulate his feelings.
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In short, seeing Mabel receive the affection he once had made him unhappy, and he wanted it back. To him, that
love should belong to him alone.
Noticing his silence, Charlotte let out a soft sigh. “Don’t bother anymore. | won't respond to you. To me, you're
just a stranger. Just be yourself.”
Her rejection stung, and Julius‘ eyes suddenly brimmed with
tears.
“Why?” he blurted out. “You're so nice to other kids. Why aren't you like that with me?”
Seeing him cry, Charlotte felt calm. “I'm gentle with Mabel because she’s good to me.”
“I can be good to you too...” Julius started to say, but as memories of his previous behavior flooded back, he fell
silent, tears streaming down his cheeks.
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Just then, Camille walked in and, spotting Julius in tears, rushed over to comfort him. “Julius, what's wrong? Did
your mom scold you? Don't listen to her; she’s a bad person. Ill talk to her, okay?”
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