Chapter 100
to see him. Charlotte had been worried sick all afternoon. Now that Sean was finally out of danger, she just wanted to see
After all, he had taken that knife for her
“Let’s go. You’re coming home with me,” Desmond said stemly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
But Charlotte shook her head, her eyes steady, “Dad, 1 know you’re angry right now, but I can’t leave. Sean risked his life to protect me. The least I can do is be here when he wakes up. If he opens his eyes and doesn’t see me, he’ll be heartbroken.”
Mr. Jasper St. looked moved and turned to Desmond. “Desmond, my wife was out of ile earlier. I sincerely apologize. Please don’t take it to heart.”
James added, “Sean would definitely want her to be the first person he sees when he wakes up.”
Lillian nodded with a soft sigh. “They’re clearly devoted to each other. That kind of love doesn’t come around often.”
With Mr. Jasper St. being so sincere and reasonable, Desmond couldn’t keep pushing. He tookca moment, then finally looked at Charlotte.
“Fine. Stay. I’m going home to check on your sister”
After Desmond left, Charlotte apologized once again for her impulsiveness.
Lillian gave her hand a gentle squeeze. “Sweetheart, stop blaming yourself. None of this was your fault. We all know you’d never want Sean to get hurt. If anyone’s To blame, it’s us for not seeing this coming. Your father was right.”
Tears welled up in Charlotte’s eyes. “I want to see
Bean.”
“Come on. I’ll go with you,” Lillian said, guiding her down the hallway.
Sean slowly opened his eyes.
The first thing he saw was charlotte, her face etched with worry.
As soon as she realized he was awake,
e, her nose crinkled and tears spilled over. “You’re awake…”
Sean gave a faint smile, his voice low and hoarse. “Don’t cry. I’m not going anywhere
Lillian, standing beside them, wiped her tears. “You scared us half to death. It something had happened to you… I swear, I couldn’t have taken it.”
James sighed and muttered, “Can we stop saying things like that? It’s bad luck.”
Charlotte was openly crying now, tears falling faster than she could wipe them. Sean tried to lift his hand to comfort her, but the movement sent pain shooting. through his side. He winced.
She immediately caught his hand. “Don’t move just rest.
Sean looked at lier, eyes soft with affection. “Don’t cry, Lottle. As long as you’re safe, none of this matters.”
No. That’s not true “Charlotte shook her head, swiping at her tears. “We both have to be okay. That’s the only thing that matters. “
Lillian frowned, but her voice was gentle. “You two are too much Can’t we all just focus on getting better?”
“How’s Jodie?” Sean asked, his eyes searching hers.
“She’s for Sale and sound, Charlotte said, voice still trembling
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