FakeNovelThe head nurse said, "Dr. Sterling is on vacation for a few days." Stevenson's face fell, disappointment etched in his features. He asked, "Do you know when she'll be back?" "I'm not sure about that. Is there something I can help you with?" "" Stevenson hesitated, words catching in his throat. At that moment, Judd approached. "She'll be back in a few days, Mr. Donovan. If you need anything in the meantime, you can cto me." "This is one of our specialists," the head nurse added with a smile. "Anything Dr. Sterling can handle, Dr. Carstairs can take care of as well!" Stevenson forced a stiff smile. "It's not about a medical issue... Never mind." He turned to leave, moving slowly. Judd narrowed his eyes. "Is it about your daughter?" Stevenson froze mid-step.
Charlotte returned to the hotel, and as she stepped inside, she spotted Natalie in the lobby. Not far behind her, a Bentley idled at the curb. Charlotte immediately guessed what was going on.
She walked straight to the car and knocked on the window.
The rear window rolled down slowly, revealing the silhouette of a man.
"Mr. Howard, you wanted to see me?" "You went to see a lawyer today, didn't you?" Charlotte's expression faltered for a moment, but she managed a strained smile. “I did. Unfortunately, Mr. Howard, you have such a fearsreputation that no one wants to take my case." 12:59 Chapter 337 He let out a quiet laugh. “Then I suppose we're not getting divorced." Her smile vanished. She said nothing.
"Your grandmother knows you're back in town. She sentto bring you home..." He paused, then added unhurriedly, "For dinner." "I've already repaid all my debts to your grandmother. I don't owe her anything, so I don't have to show up just to save face, do I?" She made to leave, but Evander rested his arm on the window frame. "As long as we're still married, you're still her granddaughter-in-law." Well, great.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCharlotte clenched her jaw, then circled around and slipped into the car.
Evander smiled quietly, saying nothing more.
Back at the old family estate, Linette, who hadn't seen Charlotte in ages, was momentarily stunned before hurrying over to fuss and check on her.
Charlotte trailed behind Evander, chatting softly with Linette. Evander didn't bother waiting for her.
Eventually, Charlotte and Linette entered the living room. Ilse Sylvan Howard and her daughter, Genevieve, were deep in conversation. When they saw Charlotte, their expressions shifted-something uneasy, almost wary.
Rosemary cdownstairs with her daughter-in-law, Miranda Sutherland, "Lottie, you're back?" Charlotte nodded. "Just a few days off. Decided to chome." Genevieve eyed her. "Didn't you and my brother get divorced? Why are you still-" Ilse tugged her sleeve, signaling her to keep quiet.
Everyone knew about it, but saying it aloud was another matter entirely.
Evander glanced coolly at Genevieve, then looked to Rosemary and OLA 13:00 Chapter 337 changed the subject. "It's not often she comes home. Why don't you have Linette start dinner?" "That makes sense." Rosemary turned to Linette with instructions, then patted the seat beside her for Charlotte.
Not wanting to snub the family matriarch, Charlotte took the offered seat. They chatted, mostly about the ongoing nanomedicine research project.
Ilse exchanged a glance with Genevieve, who seemed to understand her mother's intent and quietly slipped out of the room.
Ilse poured tea. "Lottie, you've been gone so long. You'll stay the night, won't you?" "I'm not-" "She's staying at the hotel," Evander cut in.
Charlotte looked at him, surprised. He wasn't even trying to take advantage of the situation.
That's... unlike him.
Ilse's tone turned meaningful. "You're still married. It doesn't look right for you to stay at a hotel instead of home, does it?" Charlotte frowned. She knew perfectly well where things stood between her and Evander, but Ilse insisted on making things awkward.
"Oh, con. Why are you meddling in their business? Worry about your own daughter," Miranda snapped. she'd always had it in for Ilse, and this time, Ilse had walked right into it.
"The Rayburns finally tracked down their long-lost daughter and and threw a party-but didn't invite you. Looks like you're not getting that family connection after all." "Do you have to twist the knife like that?" Ilse shot back.
"Maybe you should listen to yourself. Do you even hear what you're 3/4 13:00 Chapter 337 saying?" "You-"
"Enough." Rosemary closed her eyes in exasperation, her face darkening. "You're both adults, yet you're still arguing in front of the children. Isn't that enough?" Miranda rolled her eyes at Ilse, unconcerned.
Ilse, embarrassed, looked away, přetending not to see.
Evander idly turned his empty teacup in his hands, silent and unbothered-he'd seen it all before.
Charlotte slipped outside for sair.
She had just reached the garden when, perfectly timed, Genevieve cwalking toward her-accompanied by Hans Winthrop.
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