Alice, caught off guard by the heated exchange, struggled to contain a hint of amusement at the unfolding drama, her eyes dancing with a suppressed chuckle at the unexpected turn of events.Charlie's response was laced with authority and exasperation, his tone tinged with a hint of anger as he rebuked Leo's defiance. "What? You know I can fire you. I told you to spend a week with your wife. Did you want her to divorce you? Did you want to start living as a single dad? You are just a bit older than me, and you think of nothing other than being a single dad," Charlie's words cut through the tension, revealing his own frustrations and concerns as the situation spiraled further out of control.Leo's voice quivered with emotion as he confronted Charlie, laying bare his feelings of exclusion and hurt. "So you really don't want to involve me. If Fiona hadn't called to locate me and the urgency of my presence hadn't arisen, you wouldn't have shared everything with me," tears welled up in his
Charlie's expression turned serious, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I need you to handle this discreetly, Leo. It's a sensitive matter, and I don't want any rumors spreading through the office."Leo nodded understandingly. "Of course, Charlie. I'll take care of it personally."Alice lay in the seat on the edge of the bed, her eyes fixed on the two men. She didn't know what to say, but she was listening intently to their conversation.Charlie turned to her, his face softening. "Don't worry, Alice. We'll take care of everything. You just focus on getting better."Leo nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with concern. "Yes, Alice. We'll handle it. You just rest."As they continued to talk, Alice's eyes never left Charlie's face. She trusted him completely, and she knew he would do everything in his power to protect her.Just then, Charlie's phone rang. He glanced at the screen and answered, his voice firm and authoritative. "Detective George, what have you found out?"Alice's eyes locked
Michael's hand reached out, attempting to make a conciliatory gesture, but Charlie was too quick. He punched Michael's hand away, making him sit back in his chair with a thud. "You are beginning to go beyond your boundaries. You are pretending, despite no one being here," Charlie sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. He chuckled sarcastically, his eyes glinting with anger.Michael, rubbing his face, trying to calm down, stood up and leaned in close to Charlie's ear. "Maybe I would have shown my true colors if you hadn't tried recording, don't you think," he whispered, his voice low and menacing. The threat hung in the air like a challenge, and Charlie's eyes narrowed, his fists clenched, ready for a fight.The tension between them was palpable, the air thick with hostility. It was clear that this confrontation was far from over, and the stakes were higher than ever. Michael's whispered threat had raised the ante, and Charlie was not one to back down from a challenge.“Give me the
Alice's eyes shifted to Charlie as she saw him standing in the doorway, and she quickly got up from her seat and ran to him, hugging him tightly."She said he's getting married again," Alice exclaimed, her voice muffled by Charlie's chest.Charlie's eyes widened in shock as he looked at Alice's mother, his expression incredulous. "Why can't I get married again?" Alice's mother shouted, her voice echoing through the hospital room. "You're old enough to take care of yourself. You were once married, and now you're pregnant. You aren't a child anymore, Alice!"Charlie's face darkened, his eyes blazing with anger as he held Alice close, trying to shield her from her mother's hurtful words. "That's enough," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "You've done enough damage. Just Leave her alone."The tension in the room was palpable, the air thick with emotions. "I wouldn't leave her alone. She's not a child anymore. I had to get closer to my daughter too. I have nurtured her for years, ev
The doctor walked in, a solemn expression on his face, and the tension in the room became palpable. All eyes were on him as he began to speak."Doctor, can you please give us the report?" Charlie asked, his voice firm but laced with concern.The doctor nodded, a slight chuckle escaping his lips. "Well, the paternity test results for Kira Lauren are negative, which means Mr. Henry Lauren is not the father of Kira Lauren."The room fell silent, the weight of the words sinking in. Kira's eyes widened in shock, her face pale, before she collapsed to the floor, overcome with emotion.The doctor continued, his voice calm and professional. "However, the maternity test reveals that Sophia is indeed the mother of the patient, Kira."The room erupted into a mixture of gasps, tears, and stunned silence. Henry's face contorted in shock, his eyes fixed on Kira's crumpled form. Sophia rushed to Kira's side, helping her up, his face a picture of concern. Alice's eyes, however, remained fixed on th
Charlie and Alice were lounging on their cozy couch, engrossed in a captivating movie when the doorbell resonated through the living room. Startled, they exchanged puzzled glances before rising to their feet in unison. With hesitant steps, they approached the front door where a familiar figure awaited them. It was Mrs. Thompson, Charlie's mother, standing on their doorstep with a warm smile on her face."You're here again, Mrs. Thompson," Charlie uttered, a hint of sarcasm lacing his words as he welcomed his mother inside.Chuckling softly, Mrs. Thompson quirked an eyebrow at her son. "Why can't I visit my son's house again? Is that a problem?" she inquired, her eyes twinkling with mischief."Why should you visit without an invitation?" Alice chimed in, joining the conversation with a playful tone, adding a touch of levity to the slightly tense moment.Alice, who had been sitting in the living room, observing the exchange between Charlie and his mother, calmly interjected, her voice s
Charlie's grip on his fist intensified, his knuckles turning white with tension. "What if I am told I am not going to be present?" he questioned, his voice laced with defiance. The woman standing before him scoffed dismissively, her expression condescending. "Are you going to get people talking that you didn't attend your sister's?" she taunted. A wry smile tugged at the corner of Charlie's lips as he chuckled softly. "You know I never care about what anyone says," he declared with a hint of arrogance in his tone. "What I think matters, and not what people want to think." The words echoed in the room, underscoring his unwavering confidence in his own beliefs. Despite the potential judgment of others, Charlie stood firm in his convictions, unswayed by external opinions or expectations.Charlie leaned back in his chair, his brows furrowed with disbelief as he listened to the woman's explanation. Her words echoed in the air, heavy with the weight of expectations and societal norms. "I w
Alice's unexpected request for Mrs. Thompson's presence at their court marriage registration brought a moment of hope to the tense conversation. "We would need your support. We would like you to be present at the court when we register our marriage," she expressed, her voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability. Mrs. Thompson's face lit up with a smile, her countenance softened by the opportunity to be involved in this significant moment."I would love to do that, at least to support you for the first time. You are carrying my grandchild, and I would be more than glad to support you through this," Mrs. Thompson responded warmly, her words conveying a sense of familial unity and bonding. However, Charlie's cynical reaction, marked by a scoff, hinted at underlying tensions and unresolved issues that continued to linger beneath the surface, casting a shadow over the momentary semblance of harmony.Mrs. Thompson's attempt to mend fences with Alice and Charlie was met with unexpected hostil