The Bad Boy Next Room (Charlie and Taylor) novel Chapter 74

Chapter 40: Charlie’s Grandfather

“Are you okay, Dad? So, you know Charlie’s grandfather?” Savannah asked.

Taylor, on the other hand, gave Charlie a questioning look. He mouthed, ‘What’s going on, Babe?’

“Wait. Wait. Maybe I am overthinking this,” Douglas Carrington said, raising his hand. He took out his phone and called someone. Moments later, he answered, “Charles! Good evening. Listen, I know it’s late - no, no. It’s not about the residential building project in Suncrest Valley. It’s - it’s -”

The governor hesitated, staring at Charlie. “You see, Charles, I happened to meet a young girl who is friends with my grandsons. Now that I think about it, she somewhat reminds me of your wife. Do you know a certain Charlie Rae King?”

‘Oh, my god! Is the governor really speaking to her grandfather?’ Charlie was screaming inside, her heart racing. She did not know what they discussed next, but Charlie saw Douglas’ eyes rounding. He placed his hand over his chest and began massaging it.

“Dad?” Savannah asked before turning to Charlie.

“Please, don’t - get a - heart attack,” Charlie softly muttered, her eyes begging.

Guardian Angel: ‘This is it, Charlie. This is the day you are going to use your trust fund.’

Inner Devil: ‘Charlie, whatever happens, take Taylor with you!’

“Hahaha!” the governor laughed, but while he sounded happy, his face looked complicated. His eyes looked weary, and his brows were meeting! He mouthed, ‘Lord, help me!’

“No wonder you kept asking about Luxford’s safety! Haha! You have been hiding your granddaughter in my town!” Douglas said. “I better tighten security around here further. Better yet, get Charlie a daily police escort - What? She wants to keep a low profile?”

While that phone call was going on, everyone’s eyes remained on Charlie. As for her? Charlie felt like her heart was ready to jump out of her chest.

“Babe, this is great! Your gramps know my gramps,” Taylor whispered. He smiled but made a face, saying, “Grandpa is making weird faces, though.”

“Well, it’s good that my grandson is her personal bodyguard. Haha! Yes, yes. My grandson, Taylor! Remember, I keep telling you about him? Yes!” The governor kept talking.

Guardian Angel: ‘Charlie, don’t say I told you so.’

Inner Devil: ‘Oh, please, you had secret desires for Taylor too. Admit it!’