The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 373

Just then, Xena walked in carrying a thermal container.

Her eyes landed on the charm in Scott’s hand, and she froze.

She recognized it instantly.

It was the kind of charm you could only get by kneeling step by step all the way up Sunrise Chapel.

Years ago, when Charlotte’s mother Sue had fallen seriously ill, Desmond had made that exact pilgrimage to pray for her and brought back the same kind of charm.

But in the end, Sue hadn’t made it.

The memory made Xena’s lashes tremble. Her chest tightened with a wave of sadness.

“Scott,” she called softly, her expression uncertain. “Did you get that charm yourself?”

She stared at it, dazed, as if she could see the past through it.

Scott kept his eyes on Charlotte and simply said, “Yeah.”

Xena was clearly surprised.

It took her a moment to collect herself. When she looked at Scott again, her gaze had noticeably deepened.

He had visited the Riley estate a few times with Tiana, so she was familiar with him.

Even back then, Xena had sensed something unusual.

There was always something different in the way Scott looked at Charlotte.

But Charlotte had told her they were just friends, so she hadn’t pried.

Now, looking at that charm, there was no doubt left in her mind.

Scott’s feelings for Charlotte went far beyond friendship. It was love—deep and sincere.

And no matter how you looked at it, it was a heartfelt gesture.

Charlotte didn’t turn him down.

She accepted the charm, then quickly looked away to avoid his eyes. In a soft voice, she said, “Thank you.”

Lena and Mia exchanged glances.

Their expressions were hard to read.

Even Mia, who usually loved to joke around, stayed silent.

She had often said Scott and Charlotte made a great match.

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