There was visible exhaustion in Sean’s eyes as he gave a small shake of his head.
“You should go upstairs and get some rest,” Charlotte said gently
“Alright,” he replied in a soft voice.
In the distance, a burst of voices echoed through the morning air. Charlotte turned toward the sound and saw that the rescue team had finally arrived.
Manon, still half–asleep, came downstairs rubbing her eyes. “What’s all that noise?”
Charlotte looked over her shoulder. “The rescue team just got here”
Manon walked over, but stopped in her tracks when she saw the man standing in front of Charlotte. “Who’s this?”
Charlotte hesitated before replying, “This is Sean Jasper. He’s the one who called last night.”
“Oh, so this is him,” Manon said with a slightly playful tone. Her eyes moved between the two of them with a hint of curiosity. Just then, Sam returned from a distance, having stepped away earlier to give them space. He greeted politely, “Good morning, Miss Riley.”
“Good morning, Sam. Thank you for everything,” Charlotte said with a smile.
Turning back to Manon, she added, “This is Sean’s friend, Sam Long.”
Manon offered them both a warm welcome. “Mr. Jasper, Mr. Long, please come inside. No need to stay out here. Make yourselves comfortable.”
“They’ve been on the road all night and haven’t gotten any sleep,” Charlotte said. “Would it be okay for them to rest upstairs for a bit?”
“Of course,” Manon said right away. “There’s a spare room upstairs. It has a bed. I’ll go tidy it up. Just give me a few minutes.”
“Thank you,” Charlotte said sincerely.
“No trouble at all.”
Sam stepped forward and handed her a box. “Miss Riley, this is a new phone we picked up for you.”
Charlotte looked up at Sean, who remained quiet.
Sam quickly added, “Our CE… Mr. Jasper got it for you when we passed through Harbor City.‘
”
That was close. He had nearly said “the CEO,” but judging by how Charlotte had introduced Sean earlier, it was clear she didn’t want her friend to know who they really were. She was probably trying to keep things low–key and avoid unnecessary attention. Luckily, Sam caught himself just in time.
“Thank you,” Charlotte said as she accepted the phone.
One phone
Sean and Sam had arrived in the city around three thirty that morning. By that time, most stores would have already been closed. But for someone like Sean, getting a new phone delivered in the middle of the night was hardly a chal
call was all it took.
He had remembered that her phone was water–damaged. Even though he hadn’t slept, the first thing he did after arriving was make sure she had a replacement. A quiet warmth spread through her chest. Her eyes began to sting.
“You haven’t eaten yet,” she said gently. “Let me make something for you both. You can sleep afterward.
Sean looked at her with a soft expression. “Alright.”
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Manon spoke up immediately. “Charlotte, you shouldn’t have to cook. Let me do it.“.
Charlotte gave her a small smile. Her almond–shaped eyes sparkle. “It’s okay. I want to.”
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Manon instantly understood what that look meant. She smiled knowingly, as if to say, “I get it.”
She added, “In that case, you cook and I’ll handle the fire. You’re probably not used to the old wood–burning stove.”
“Thanks,” Charlotte said.
She prepared two bowls of pasta with scrambled eggs and tomato, hen placed them on the table. “Come eat before you rest.”
Sam glanced at Sean, clearly unsure.
The CEO’s wife had personally cooked this meal. Was he really allowed to eat it? What if he did, and ended up getting fired later? The thought made him nervous.
He was touched, but also a little terrified.
Sean gave him a side glance, almost as if he could hear his thoughts. “Go ahead.”
Only then did Sam sit down. He picked up his fork and smiled. “Thanks for the meal, Miss Riley.”
Sean sat down too, but instead of eating, he handed his fork to Charlotte. “You haven’t had breakfast either. You should eat first.”
Manon stood nearby, watching the two of them with a satisfied look, as if she couldn’t be happier with what she was seeing.
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