Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9

As the words fell, Jaziel and Nolan sat with Sophie at the table next to Charlotte.

The two young men vied to serve Sophie food, their eyes filled with indulgence.

Lily, watching this, stabbed her steak furiously, but Charlotte remained composed, her expression calm and indifferent. Lily could only suppress her anger and say nothing.

Before long, the two finished their dinner and left together. After saying goodbye to Lily again, Charlotte returned home.

That night, Jaziel and Nolan still didn’t come back. Charlotte didn’t care; she was busy packing up her remaining belongings.

In the morning, hearing footsteps outside, she knew they had returned. It made sense–they

were supposed to move into their new house today.

What they didn’t know was that their new home, their future, would no longer include her.

The noise outside grew louder, likely from moving luggage, but Charlotte ignored it. After double–checking her suitcases, her mother’s call came through.

When the call connected, a gentle voice greeted her.

“Charlotte, what time does your flight land? We’ll pick you up.”

Charlotte opened the app to check her ticket. “I should arrive around 7 PM,” she replied softly.

At that moment, the door swung open. Charlotte turned her head and saw Jaziel and Nolan standing there.

Nolan casually asked, “Who were you talking to?”

“No one,” Charlotte replied coldly as she ended the call.

Her chilly tone caught both men off guard. Ever since Sophie’s arrival, Charlotte had been distant toward them…