Chapter 179
Mrs. Jasper Sr. raised her voice, her expression thunderous. “I’in still talking to you, and you’re already chatting with someone else? Do you even respect me as your elder?”
Charlotte lowered her head, took a deep breath, then inoked up with a calm, steady gaze. “Mrs. Jasper St., I’m not sure what I did to offend you, but if my presence bothers you so much, perhaps it would be best if I just leave.”
Without waiting for a reply, she gently took the little girl’s hand and walked away.
Sean’s gaze shifted to Vivian, his expression turning icy. “It 1 find out you’ve been stirring things up with Grandma, you’ll regret it.”
Vivian’s eyes widened brimming with feigned innocence. “Sean, I would never do that.”
Mrs., Jasper Sr.’s glare shifted to Sean. “This has nothing to do with Vivian, just look at how that Charlotte treats me. And you still expect me to be happy with her??
A mocking laugh escaped sean’s lips. “Well, you don’t have to be happy with her. It’s not like she’s marrying you.”
Mrs. Jasper was being completely unreasonable now, and Sean knew there was no point in arguing with her. He decided not to waste any more words.
“How dare you?” Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s voice rose, her face flushing with anger. “Is that how you speak to your grandmother?”
But Sean didn’t bother to argue. He turned and walked away, leaving Mrs. Jasper Sr. fuming, her breathing becoming heavy and labored.
Vivian immediately stepped in, gently patting Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s back “Please, Grandma, don’t be upset. It’s all Charlotte’s fault. She’s clouding Sean’s judgment. A woman like her doesn’t deserve him.”
Mrs. Jasper Śr. slowly regained her composure, her expression darkening “You’re right. A woman like that is unworthy of Sean.”
A Deeting, triumphant smile flashed across Vivian’s face.
Charlotte spent some time playing with the little girl, her laughter light and genuine. Eventually, the child’s mother approached with an apologetic smile. “Miss Riley, I’m so sorry if my daughter bothered you.”
“Not at all,” Charlotte replied warmly. “She’s so sweet and well–behaved
The little girl looked up at her mother. “Mommy, can I take a picture with the princess?”
Her mother looked at Charlotte, unsure. “Would that be okay?”
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“Of course,” Charlotte agreed with a smile.
After the picture, the little girl waved goodbye, and Charlotte wayed back.
Sean approached just as they left. “Charlotte, I’m sorry,”
Charlotte shrugged, brushing it off. “There’s nothing for you to apologize for. It’s not your fault.”
“I don’t know why Grandma’s acting like this, sean murmured, his hand gently talding hers. “She wasn’t always this unreasonable. If things can’t be resolved, we’ll just avold her. There’s no need for you to be treated like this.”
Churinite met his gaze. “And if she tries to stop our marriage?”
“My marriage is my decision,” Sean said finnly. “Her opinion doesn’t change that.”
A soft sinile touched Charlotte’s lips. “That’s all I needed to hear.”
Spotting her friends in the crowd, Charlotte gave seau’s hand a gentle squeeze. “I’m going to catch up with Lena and Mia. You go ahead.”
Inside, Sean felt a slight pang of disappointment. He was abandoned so quickly, that he kept his expression calm, his voice even. “All right. Go on” Charlotte made her way toward her friends, but just as she was about to reach them, Vivian suddenly appeared out of nowhere, stumbling into her. The glass in Vivian’s land tipped, and red wine splashed across Charlotte’s gown
Vivian gasped, covering mouth with exaggerated shock “chno, Charlotte! Why weren’t you watching where you were going?”
