Chapter 438
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
âThank you, Miss.â Mrs. Berry looked at the decently cooked soup, grinning from ear to ear. âThe children said that your cooking skills have improved. I didnât believe it at first, but now, it looks to be true. I have to admit, this soup looks very presentable.â
qâHahaha! Todayâs breakfast was an epic failure though.â
Charlotte recounted the events from this morning with an embarrassed look on her face.
Tickled pink, Mrs. Berry bellowed with laughter. Then, she patiently taught Charlotte how to shape hot cross bunnies and make mac and cheese.
Charlotte listened attentively, going so far as making notes with her phone, vowing to whip up a decent breakfast for the triplets tomorrow.Mrs. Berry looked at her with a relieved smile. âWhen I first fell sick, I was worried that without me at home, the triplets wouldnât have anyone to take care of them. Youâd have your hands full trying to do everything yourself, but seeing that you have it all worked out now, I finally feel at ease.â
âNo, no. Everything at home is still very much a messâ¦â Charlotte held her hand with a flattering smile.
âThe kids and I want you to get well quickly and come home as soon as possible.â
âOkay, okay!â Mrs. Berry nodded as warmth enveloped her heart. âWhen I get better, Iâll go home right away. I even asked Dr. Langhan this morning and she said that I can be discharged in a month and a halfâs time.â
âThatâs great news. We canât wait for you to return.â
Charlotte knew Mrs. Berry well. Only the feeling of being needed would give the latter a sense of accomplishment and contentment.
âMiss, you havenât eaten yet, have you? Letâs eat together.â
âSure.â
The two were about to eat when an enraged voice coming from outside abruptly broke through the peace. âWhy the hell are you stopping me? Donât you know who I am? Get out of my way!â
Charlotteâs body instantly tensed up. That voice sounds so familiarâ¦
âMs. Blackwood, are you here to see Dr. Langhan? Iâm call her here right now.â
âIâm not here for Dr. Langhan, so thereâs no need to call her.â
The voice was accompanied by the sound of approaching footsteps. Before long, Sharon arrogantly walked into the ward.
Charlotte looked over her shoulder and her brows immediately pulled into a frown. What is she doing here?
âTurns out you really are here.â Sharon stared coldly at Charlotte. âIf I didnât happen to find out that your housekeeper is under Rainaâs observation, I wouldâve never been able to find you.â
âWhatever this is about, letâs go outside and talk.â
Putting down the utensils, Charlotte got up and walked toward the door. As far as she was concerned, Sharon was nothing but trouble and the last thing she wanted was to disturb Mrs. Berry.
âWhy must we talk outside?â Sharon scoffed derisively. âAre you scared that others would know about your dirty deeds?â
âThis is a ward, not somewhere you can just cause a scene.â Charlotteâs frown deepened. âCanât we go outside and talk in private?â
âNo. Iâm not going anywhereâ¦â Sharon gritted her teeth and cursed, âI want the whole world to know that youâre a shameless b*tch who stole someone elseâs husband! Youâre a homewrecker!â
âWho are you?â Mrs. Berry went purple with rage upon seeing Charlotte being bullied by an unfamiliar woman. âStop throwing baseless accusations! Ms. Windt is innocent!â
âInnocent?â Sharon looked like she just heard the funniest joke in the world. âOld lady, you probably donât know this, but Charlotte is a homewrecker. She seduced my husbandâ¦â
âYouâre lying. Thatâs impossible.â Mrs. Berry raised her voice in anger, âMs. Windt is a good girl. She will never do such a thing.â
âSheâs nothing but a shameless sl*t!â Sharon yelled with eyes that burned with hatred. âFirst, she seduced Hector, breaking his marriage apart, then Michael was next, and now, sheâs set her eyes on my husbandâ¦â
âYour husband?â Charlotte finally had enough of it and refuted, âAre you married to Zachary? No, so how is he your husband?â
âWeâre getting engaged soonâ¦â
âSoon, but not yet, right?â Charlotte cut Sharon off and yelled furiously, âAnd let me point out that he was with me first. If anything, youâre the homewrecker!â
âB*tch!â Sharon snarled and slapped Charlotte across the face.
Caught off guard, Charlotte staggered and almost fell onto the ground.q