Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 5

At some point, Charlotte’s call had ended. Composing herself, she finally said, "My friend is getting married. What, do you want to come along?"

Given how Jaziel and Nolan had grown increasingly distant toward her, it was clear that once she returned to New Orleans, they wouldn’t see each other again—not even as friends. So, there was no reason to tell them the truth about her own impending marriage.

Hearing her words, Jaziel and Nolan exchanged a quick glance, sensing something odd, though they didn’t dwell on it. They simply shrugged it off.

“No, you go ahead. I’m busy with work,” Jaziel replied coldly, still upset over Sophie’s injury. He picked up some files and headed for the study.

Nolan, face darkened, added, “Because of you, Sophie got scratched up. You’d better apologize to her, or I won’t be interested in going to any wedding with you.”

With that, he, too, strode back to his room.

Charlotte gave a bitter smile but said nothing in return.

The next morning, Charlotte got up to make breakfast. As she entered the living room, she found it filled with vases overflowing with fresh flowers, their fragrance wafting through the air. Pollen drifted around, carried by the morning breeze.

Instantly, her face turned pale, and her breathing became labored. She had asthma and was allergic to pollen!

Gasping, she struggled to breathe, her chest heaving and her vision darkening at the edges. Each breath grew more difficult.