Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder The warm toned room felt like a soft embrace , with Julius curled up in Sarahs arms .
His tiny hand was tightly gripping hers , his feverish face flushed , his little brow drawn in discomfort .
Sarah gently stroked his back , occasionally checking his forehead to see if his temperature had gone down .
Arthur sat nearby , his usual icy demeanor softened with concern as he watched his son .
Mom … Julius weak , hoarse voice broke the silence , his call barely a whisper .
Sarah held him close , her voice soothing .
Its okay , Julius .
Youll be feeling better soon .
Charlotte stood frozen at the door , her fingers gripping the doorframe as if it might anchor her .
Her heart felt as if it were being torn apart , every stab of pain a reminder of how much they had all moved on without her .
Tears stung her eyes , but she quickly blinked them away , forcing herself to stay calm .
She had always known it would end up like this .
Arthur loved Sarah deeply , and Julius wanted nothing more than to call Sarah Mom .
3 / Coming here had been nothing but a cruel reminder of what she had lost .
Her gaze shifted from Julius pained face to Arthur , whose eyes flickered between his son and Sarah .
His gaze softened whenever it lingered on Sarah , and Charlotte couldnt help but feel a sharp pang in her chest .
It was as if she had been slapped , every part of her aching .
She forced herself to speak , taking a slow breath .
It looks like hes fine now … Ill just leave .
Seeing this scene only made her more 4/7 determined to pretend shed forgotten them , to walk away and never look back .
She couldnt help but wonder why she hadnt truly forgotten them .
If she had , maybe this pain wouldnt be so unbearable .
The room fell silent as everyone turned to look at her .
Sarahs face paled , and she quickly tried to explain .
Mrs.
Harrison , its not what you think .
Let me explain .
Charlotte blinked , her clear eyes filled with confusion .
Explain what ? I … Sarah hesitated , then awkwardly said , I came to bring something to Mrs.
Jennifer Harrison .
She said Julius had a 2 5/7 fever , so I came to check on him .
I thought holding him might make him feel more comfortable … Mrs.
Harrison , please dont be angry .
I never meant to take your place .
Charlotte smiled faintly .
Im not upset .
Youve been taking great care of him .
If thats all , Ill be going now .
Without another word , she turned to leave , not sparing Arthur a single glance .
Sarahs eyes glinted with satisfaction , but Arthur suddenly stood up , walking out quickly .
Sarah was taken aback .
Arthur , arent you going to stay with Julius ? Arthurs voice was tight with frustration .
Youre here .
Thats enough .
6/7 His irritation grew , especially at the sight of Charlottes indifference .
It only made him more upset .
Is she really just going to walk away like this ? Not even check on Julius , the son she used to adore ? The thought deepened his scowl .
Charlotte descended the stairs , giving Robert a brief smile before hurrying out of the villa .
She needed to leave quickly .
If she stayed any longer , she might break .
Suddenly , a gust of wind swept by , and she felt a firm grip tighten around her wrist , stopping her in her tracks .

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Charlotte .
ht Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder Arthurs grip was unrelenting as he turned her to face him , his gaze colder than ever .
Arent you going to check on Julius ?