A sudden wave of frustration welled up inside Charlotte
She stared at the long reply she had written in the email, then slowly deleted the words
Forget it. She had already done everything she could. What Sean chose to do with Vivian was his business now. It had nothing to do with her anymore.
It was the weekend, so Charlotte didn’t need to go into the firm.
She had a ss of milk and a simple sandwich, barely managing to call it breakfast.
But the restlessness in her chest still wouldn’t go away.
The weather outside was beautiful–wars sunlight streaming through the windows. She quickly freshened up and decided to go out for <b>a </b>walk,
There was arge public park near the vi where she lived. Charlotte walked there at a leisurely pace.
It was the weekend, and the park was bustling Families filled the <b>paths</b>, parents chasing after toddlers, childrenughing and shouting. <b>The </b>evergreen trees shimmered in rich green under the sun, lush and full. Tulips and roses bloomed in vibrant colors,peting with each other in beauty.
On the grass, people picked while kids ran around flying kites.
As Charlotte strolled across thewn, soaking in the life and warmth around her, the anxiety that had weighed down her chest slowly <b>began </b>to lift. After wandering aimlessly for over ten minutes, <b>she </b>sat down on a wooden bench beneath a call tree <b>to </b>rest
Suddenly, she heard a faint, broken sob
A child was crying
Following the sound, she walked past a sculpture and found a little girl sitting behind it, quietly weeping.
She wore a pink dress over a white knit sweater, her hair tied into two high pigtails
On each side, her fluffy bunny hair ties bounced with every sniffle
Charlotte recognized the outfit as luxury children’s wear from a well–known designer brand. Even the bunny hair ties alone–Jodie had the same pair- cost over ten thousand dors.
She walked over and crouched down gently. “Hey, sweetheart. What’s wrong?”
The little girl’s teary eyes looked up at her, cheeks streaked with tears. “L… I lost my mommy.. I can’t find her…”
Just as Charlotte had suspected.
“Do you remember your mom’s phone number?” she asked gently
The girl poured and shook her head
“Okay… what about your dad’s number? <b>Or </b>someone else from your family?”
Another small shake <b>of </b>the head.
Charlotte let out a small sigh. <b>“</b>Doy you remember your parents‘ names?”
The girl sniffled, then nodded. “My mommy’s name <b>is </b>Mandy Lowe ”
Charlotte exhaled in relief. At least <b>she </b>remembered that
After thinking for <b>a </b>moment, she decided to take the little girl to the park’s administrative center. The staff there could help broadcast <b>an </b>announcement
to locate <b>her </b>mother.
“Don’t <b>cry</b>, okay? I’ll help you find <b>your </b>mom, alright Charlotte said, ge
gently brushing the girl’s soft hair.
The girl wiped her face with her sleeve, looked up at Charlotte with watery eyes, then gave <b>a </b>soft little “Okay.”
Charlotte smiled and reached out her hand. “Come on. Let’s go find your mom”
The little girl obediently took her hand and followed her without protest.
At the park management center, Charlotte exined the situation to i
to the stall.
One of the staff members crouched down and asked, “Sweetheart, what’s your name?”
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“I’m Tiana Gibson,” the little girl replied sweetly.
The staff immediately switched on the loudspeaker system.
“Attention: Miss Mandy Lowe, your daughter Tiana Gibson has been found near the northwn. Pleasee to the north gate management center as soon as possible<b>.</b><b>” </b>
The park wasrge, but speakers were set up at regr–intervals. Within <b>minutes</b><b>, </b><b>Mandy </b>arrived.
And the moment Charlotteid eyes on her, she froze.
“<b>Wait </b>a second… Wasn’t <b>that </b>Scott’s <b>aunt</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>she muttered.