Charlotte looked at the distressed woman and pursed her lips. People in love are all the same. They can't hide their feelings for one another.
She thought about how Zachary and she used to be madly in love too, but so much had changed.
Charlotte had given in to life.
She did not want to fight for their relationship anymore. Even if Zachary were to take a step toward her, she would retreat.
Although she still loved him, she would not let her feelings govern her decisions.
She would bury her feelings for him forever.
“Is that okay, Ms. Lindberg?” Lupine asked again.
“You go buy what you need then. I'll stay back to keep Dr. Felch company. You can have some time to yourself tonight. Just be here tomorrow morning.” Charlotte finally relented.
“Ms. Lindberg... You know this is not what I mean. I want you to take time off together with me. I'm not going anywhere if you're not coming.”
“Just do as I say,” Charlotte insisted, glaring at her. Just as she was about to continue, her phone rang. She hesitated when she saw an unknown number on her screen. “Yes...?”
“Hi, Ms. Lindberg, Nancy here. Are you free for a meet-up?”
Nancy's voice sounded amiable.
Charlotte did not know why she just could not bring herself to hate this woman. Unlike Synder, Helena, and Diana, Charlotte felt Nancy was different from them all. Her experience had taught her to be shrewd when it came to trusting people around her, yet despite her getting her guard up around people, she did not feel Nancy was a threatening person.
“How did you get my number?” Charlotte asked after some thought.
“I have my ways,” Nancy said with a slight smile, “You made quite an impression at Pillere. I hope you still remember me?”
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