“Miss, don't be sad. The temporary separation is all for staying together forever,” Mrs. Berry consoled.
“You're right.” Charlotte heaved a sigh, determined to return as soon as the poison was removed from her body.
“I'll go pack your luggage,” Mrs. Berry said, glancing at the time. “What time will you be leaving? And when will you be back?”
“Zachary will come to pick me up at eleven o'clock. We'll return at approximately one o'clock. After that, we have to make a trip to Happy Avenue to retrieve some documents. The ticket I booked is for four o'clock in the evening. There's more than enough time.”
“All right. Then you better start packing. I heard Mrs. Rawlston saying the make-up artist and stylist will arrive at nine o'clock.”
“Mm.”
The make-up artist and stylist were done with Charlotte's look ten minutes earlier than planned. Checking herself out in the mirror, she asked apprehensively, “Will this upstage the bride?”
“Ms. Windt, the outfit, and accessories you picked are low-key enough. There's no need to worry,” the stylist said, smiling.
The make-up artist then added, “The thing is that you're too beautiful with an amazing figure. The bride may truly be incomparable to you.”
“That's impossible. The bride's very beautiful,” Charlotte replied modestly.
At that moment, she heard the sound of a car from outside. Thinking that it could be Zachary here to pick her up, she grabbed her purse and went out immediately.
Yet, the one who welcomed her downstairs was Ben instead. “Miss, I'm here to take you to the wedding.”
“Where's Zachary?” She lifted her head to glance outside. There was no trace of the said man.
“Mr. Nacht has been held back and wouldn't be able to make it in time. He asked me to come to pick you up first. He'll meet you at the wedding venue,” Ben explained.
“All right.” Without overthinking it, she followed Ben to the car.
Mrs. Berry chased after her and reminded, “Miss, I'll be waiting for you at home.”
“I know.” She laughed. “I'll be back soon.”
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