NovelGoldChapter 368 Chapter 368 Rosemary closed her eyes, fingers slowly moving over the smooth wooden rosary beads in her hand.
One was her great-grandson. The other-the woman she'd always hoped would join their family. Deep down, Rosemary knew exactly where her loyalties lay.
She said nothing more for a long while.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer silence was its own kind of answer.
The next morning, Wesley drove Charlotte to the airport.
He pulled up at the curb outside the main entrance, and Julian hopped out to unload her suitcase from the trunk. Just as Charlotte was about to take her bag, the rear window slid down with a quiet hum. “Lottie." She stepped over to the car, leaning down. "What is it?" "Are you sure you don't wantto send someone with you to Riverspire?" She gave a helpless little smile, "I'll be fine. I'm not a kid anymore." He frowned, clearly worried. "I just want you to be safe. Tricia's still in Riverspire, you know." Charlotte shrugged lightly. "She already knows about Loretta getting arrested. She won't make a move against me-not right away." Wesley nodded, still unconvinced. “Just callwhen you land. And if you run into trouble, find Mr. Rivers. He'll help you." At the mention of Winston, Charlotte's face lit up in sudden realization. "Oh no-l completely forgot about Mrs. Rivers' birthday party!" "Don't worry. They already know you're back in the Capital for the family reunion. I'll handle the gift on your behalf." 1/3 12:42 Chapter 368 She grinned, her smile bright as ever. "Thanks, Wes. You should head back now. I'll go in soon." After saying goodbye and watching the car drive off, Charlotte grabbed her suitcase and started toward the terminal.
Suddenly, a group of men in black suits stepped out, blocking her path.
She froze. Then Natalie appeared from behind them. "Miss, sir askedto bring you back for a moment." She didn't say "Mr. Howard." She said "sir." Charlotte's brows drew together. "You mean the family patriarch?" "Yes." "My leave is over. I need to return to Riverspire. Whatever's happening with the Howard family isn't my concern anymore." Charlotte tried to push past, but Natalie stepped forward, barring her way. She stared at Natalie, puzzled.
"I'm sorry, Miss. I have my orders. Sir said you must cwith us." Natalie's expression softened as she moved closer. “Just... think of it as saving Mr. Howard's life.” Charlotte's eyes flickered with confusion. She looked at Natalie for a long moment. "If I refuse, you're not going to letleave, are you?" Natalie sighed. "I'm just following orders." There was nothing more to say.
Resigned, Charlotte sat in the back seat and changed her flight on her phone. When she finally looked up, she realized the car wasn't heading toward the old estate. She frowned. "Where are we going?" Natalie answered quietly, "The hospital." The car stopped in front of Vandermere Private Hospital. As Charlotte stepped out and reached for her suitcase, one of the bodyguards held 2/3 12.42 Chapter 368 her back. “Miss, we'll hold onto your luggage for now." "What's that supposed to mean?" Charlotte turned sharply to Natalie. "I chere with you. Why are you keeping my things?"
Natalie kept her voice gentle. "Miss, we just need you to stay in the m Capital for a while... at least until Mr.
Howard's treatment is over.” "Treatment?" The word struck Charlotte like a blow, her eyes widening.
"Who's in treatment? Evander?"
Natalie hesitated, then said quietly, "Mr. Howard didn't want you to know, but I can't hide it anymore. After the accident and his surgery, he started e having chest pain and a persistent cough. The doctors ran tests. It's early-stage lung cancer. At first, he refused surgery and tried to manage it with medication, but it's gotten worse. The cancer's spreading to his lymph nodes." Charlotte felt rooted to the spot.
Lung cancer.
Lymph nodes.
How could this be happening? That day, when he coughed and covered his mouth-was it because he was coughing up blood?
When Charlotte didn't respond, Natalie continued, her voice softer.
"He won't cooperate with the treatment. Sir had no other choice but to bring you here.” 3/3
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