StartNovelChapter 256 Relieving Her Feelings
Charlotte's sobs suddenly hitched, and before she knew it, she was hiccupping uncontrollably. Her face flushed
bright red with embarrassment as she clung to Ava, not letting go.
Even though they hadn’t seen each other in five years, the moment their arms met, the old, familiar warmth
swept over her. Ava smelled like sun-dried warmth, mixed with the faint scent of hospital disinfectant.
Charlotte missed this so much.
Standing quietly to the side, Pete watched the scene unfold. He could tell that Charlotte's tears weren't just from
missing Ava. Her sobs were full of frustration, regret, and years of repressed emotion finally breaking free.
He handed her a tissue.
“Thanks,” Charlotte murmured, her voice muffled.
Ava’s gaze softened as she looked at Charlotte's swollen, tear-streaked face. Sighing, she said, “You little brat, is
it only when something happens tothat you show up? Do | even still matter to you?”
Charlotte immediately shook her head. “No, Grandma, it’s not like that. I'm sorry.”
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Though she scolded her, Ava’s smile betrayed her true feelings. She gently wiped the tears from Charlotte's face
and said,
Chapfer 256 Relieving Her Feelings Why didn’t you bring him to see me?”
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Charlotte's chest tightened. She took Ava’s hand in both of hers. “I can’t bring him. What if you don’t like me
anymore when you meet him?”
Ava chuckled, rolling her eyes. “What kind of silly talk is that? Are you jealous of your own son now?”
Charlotte sank back into Ava’s arms, her voice muffled as she pouted, “I don’t care.”
There was a childish stubbornness in her tone, as if she'd finally found a safe place where she could throw
caution to the wind, act spoiled, and just let herself be vulnerable.
Ava gave her a light slap on the back. “You're married now, and you're still acting like a kid? Pete's right here.
Aren't you worried he'll laugh at you?”
Charlotte quickly wiped away her tears, trying to compose herself. “Sorry, Grandma. How's your leg?”
Ava smiled, “It's getting better. | found a flower | like. The scent from its pollen would make great incense. Once
I'm up and about, I'm going to get some.”
Charlotte sighed, exasperated. “You've barely healed from your fall, and you're already thinking of going back up
the mountain?”
“Of course! It's just a broken leg, not the end of the world,” Ava said dismissively.
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Ava'’s eyes softened with affection. “You look exhausted. Go get srest. Cback tomorrow to keep me
company.”
“No,” Charlotte said immediately. “I'm staying here tonight. | want to be with you.”
Pete, who had been quietly watching, spoke up. “Ava, let her stay. If she goes back now, she won't get any sleep
anyway.”
With a soft sigh, Ava gave in. “Alright, stay if you want to.”
“Alright, it's getting late. I'll head out. If you need anything, just call me,” Pete said, offering a smile.
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“Okay, be careful on the road,” Ava nodded.
“I will, Ava.”
With that, Pete left, and the door to the room clicked shut. Charlotte nestled into Ava’s side, her emotions a
confusing jumble inside her.
She had so many things she wanted to say, but the moment she saw Ava’s aging face, all the words just seemed
to disappear. The only thing she could do was cry in the beginning, and now, nothing cout.
The last five years and the truth about not being the Hardwick family’s daughter all felt like a dense fog that had
swallowed her whole. She couldn't find her way or even see where she had cfrom.
Instinctively, she just wanted to stay close to Ava, trying to hold on to the warmth for as long as she could.
Chapfer 256 Relieving Her Feelings After a long silence, Ava sighed deeply.
“Lottie, has something happened?”
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