When Two Winters Met (Henrietta and Yosef) novel Chapter 161

“Let’s just drop it,” Henrietta said. “It’s too much trouble.”

Henrietta wasn’t the type to stir up drama and escalate things.

“You’re right,” Charlotte agreed. “If this blows up and Artina actually quits the movie, it would ruin your plan.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Henrietta said coolly. “If she pushes me, I can leak the story anytime. But she hasn’t crossed a line, and she hasn’t pursued the issue, so there’s no need for us to dwell on it. While I could expose them now, it wouldn’t be as satisfying as letting them fly a little closer to the sun first.”

Charlotte paused for a moment before saying, “Okay, I get it. I’m sorry, Henrietta. I was too impulsive.”

“It’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself,” Henrietta reassured her.

A warmth spread through Charlotte’s chest. She kept it simple, “Alright. Love you.”

Henrietta smiled. “Love you too.”

After they hung up, Winona walked over from the lounge area. “I just asked around. No one in the industry has heard about Artina getting engaged to someone powerful. But how could an outsider get Charlotte’s dad's private number?”

“It’s not surprising,” Henrietta said. “This is just the beginning. They’re keeping it quiet either because they don’t think it’s a big deal yet, or because they’re afraid it might fall through.”

Winona nodded in understanding.

“For now, let’s just leave it and see what happens,” Henrietta added.

“Okay,” Winona agreed.

...

That evening, after dinner, Henrietta received a call from Sabrina.

Sabrina mentioned she’d been feeling a bit dizzy lately and wanted to go to the hospital for a full check-up. She asked if Henrietta was free to accompany her.

“Of course,” Henrietta said immediately. “I’ll come pick you up tomorrow morning.” Then, her voice filled with concern, she asked, “Mom, are you feeling unwell anywhere else?”

Sabrina chuckled. “No, that’s it. Don’t worry, this is just what happens when you get older.”

The words left a bitter taste in Henrietta’s mouth. “You’re not old, you’re as young as ever. Get some rest, don’t overthink things. I’ll be home for breakfast with you tomorrow morning.”

“Alright,” Sabrina said, her voice cheerful. “I’ll let you go then. Get some rest.”

“You too, Mom,” Henrietta replied.

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