at as his eyes widened in surprise.

eyes locked on Charlotte. "Oh, Ethan, my dear, I just thought I'd drop by to see

y moved closer to Ethan, seeking comfort in his presence. The tension in

lding Charlotte with a protective stance. "Victoria, this is Cha

smirk. "Wife, you say? Well, Ethan, it seems you have a penchant for

apprehension. Who was this woman, and what connection did she have t

s voice steady. "Victoria, I'm afraid this i

ng darker. "Oh, Ethan, always so serious. Can't a woman drop by to congratulate h

w exactly do you k

ave my ways, Ethan. You

ning into a sense of foreboding. There was an underlying tens

r gaze. "I must say, Charlotte, you've managed to capture Ethan's attention quite successfully.

er echoing through the foyer as she disappeared down the corridor

iver run down her spine. What secrets did Victoria hold? And what did she mean by her ominous wa

, Charlotte looked up at Ethan, her voice laced with a n

lled with unwavering determination. "Don't reason it too much. It's

nds filled with anticipation for the upcoming day. The prospect of meeting Ethan's family and

taking care to arrange them neatly. She glanced around the elegantly furnished room, its warm ambianc

the importance of their meeting with his family, and the significance of presenting themselves as a united f

web of family dynamics with grace, showcasing her love and commitment to Ethan in every intera

ghts of the upcoming day swirled through her mind, blending with the soft sounds of the night.

m, Ethan also wrestled

he contract marriage or something else? And his father...what

with unwavering confidence. He would be there for Charlotte every step of the way,

tte and Ethan, their dreams carrying them to a realm where thei

*

dorned herself in an elegant dress, carefully chosen for this momentous occasion. As she made her way

skepticism. His gaze bore into Charlotte, as if assessing her worthiness to be a part of t

his expression stern as he dire

ne who wants to marry my son, I

f his scrutiny but remained

n "Yes, Mr. Williams, we met through a mutual acquaintance. I

es narrowed, his

g to this marriage? What makes you

a deep breath,

ty, devotion, and a deep love for your son. I am committed to suppo

lating, stepped forward, interj

mall wedding ceremony. We can continue this

ck and forth between Charlotte and Ethan. The unresolved ten

embark on their small wedding ceremony. The air was fil

followed by the piercing sound of a gunshot. Time seemed to

face contorted in agony. Charlotte's eyes widened in shock and ho

...the...