The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1245

“Stop it.” Anthony’s voice was gentle as he reached out, stopping Charlotte in her tracks. She was already walking away, her back rigid and cold, and he couldn’t help but frown. “No one will ever take your place in my heart. Not even our own kids.”

He couldn’t stand the idea of anything—even a child—threatening her safety.

“Please, let’s just focus on getting you healthy first, okay?” He turned her around to face him and brushed his hand softly over her hair, his voice rough with emotion. “There will be other chances… We can have kids later.” Anthony’s eyes grew red as he spoke, the words harder than he’d expected.

Later?

Charlotte took his hand and pressed it to her belly. She lifted her chin and gave him a long, searching look. “But it wouldn’t be them,” she said quietly. “Could you really let them go?”

His fingers trembled against her. For a second, he felt something unfamiliar and warm surge through him.

Could he let them go?

No, he couldn’t. Not for a second.

“I’d never risk my life carelessly.” Charlotte’s eyes met his, calm and determined, her confidence unshakable. “Grandma and Mom only made their choice because there was just one dose of the antidote. They gave it up for their babies… But I’m not them.”

She reached up and caressed his cheek, her smile gentle and full of hope. “We’ll have the antidote soon. Even if the bracelet fails, Dr. David’s research is making progress. We just need a little more time, and everything will be fine.”

“Anthony.” She slipped her arms around his shoulders and leaned in close, looking up at him with steady eyes. “Do you trust me?”

He didn’t answer right away. His face was tense, worry written in every line. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust her… He just didn’t dare to take such a huge risk.

She raised her eyebrows, pushing back gently. “Trust us. Trust that we’ll beat the odds and get the antidote in time.”

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