ping a blanket around her. Embarrassed, Charlotte slowly slid do

id sternly, then started to walk upstairs. He paused briefly. Elizabeth is coming for

**

r speaks of. Who is she? Charlott

t your husband has never reciprocated those feelings. She stopped coming over for a while. Do you not find it ironic that she's visiting right after y

se enough to avoid performing marital duties. "Oh well," she said to Penelope

tte's hair was caught in a button. "Thank you," Charlotte said gratefully as Penelope fre

ors," Penelope replied. I will leave now, ma'am. Yo

**

harles, ordered that these people bring their new clothes. Oh, and also, she added, lifting

everything through her sleepy eyes. She leaned i

ght? Why didn't he show up t

or later, though she had hoped for later. Chase had been in his study a

pe had brought. The dress beautifully defined her curves and revealed her pale thighs. But there was a problem -it also exposed her back. She couldn't let Chase or anyone

wear the gown? The young master will be furious. He wa

ng to steer the conversation in a differe

r says it's time to lea

dress I picked out for you? Chase said

her head slightly bowed, still too embarrassed

harlotte looked up immediately. He wal

oing to meet my father. You had better sell it to him so that we appear happy. He

as her wedding when it was theirs. He stood up st

I'm going to think you can read. This is the contract you signed. R

ldn't believe how many terms there were. Suddenly, he snatched it back from her. I'll read it to

to say anything. If Chase complained to his

to it," Chase sai

s terms in the contract. She melted back into her seat when she noticed his cold

ve with me during the time we are m

ight face. Did people fall in love with him despite his attitude, or

he chance to look at him closely. The sun hit his hair from the window, highlighting his bl

s house, with maids everywhere who bowed and greeted them upon sight. Chase wa

es, full lips, and brown curly hair perfectly wrapped in a bun. That was the only difference between her and Mia; they both had curly hair, but Mia always straightened hers. He leaned in an

e and then walked out. At a young age, Charlotte had been overworked by her family, often caring for them when they were sick.

here!" Chase's