Novel Square
chapter 1543
chapter 1543
Chapter 1543
Anthony insisted upon himself that all that mattered was Charmine’s happiness. He would rather be the only one left hurting. 1
After Maurice drove away, he could not help thinking of Charmine's strange tone during the call.
He was very worried.
Charmine said she had left. Had she returned to the hotel, then?
Maurice sped up and rushed back to the hotel provided by the filming crew.
He ran up to her door and rang the bell.
When she finally revealed herself to be in one piece, he finally let out a sigh of relief and asked, "Gem, why did you come back so early?"
Did she not say that she wanted a vacation yesterday?
Charmine looked at him with her clear eyes and said calmly, "I no longer want the vacation, so I came back.”
Maurice was taken aback as he gazed at her. He had this feeling that Charmine had somehow changed, but he just could not point his finger at which part of her had changed. 1
He entered her room and asked, "Gem, have you eaten? What would you like to eat? I'll go out and get it for you." "No need." Charmine sat on the sofa emotionlessly. "You don't have to treat me so well, Mo-I got closer to you just to trigger Anthony. I no longer see the point in continuing to do that." 2
Charmine felt stupid for what she had done. She put on a show for that dolt and ended up hurting herself.
He was not worth it.
Recalling Maurice's acts of kindness, Charmine's expression softened. " Thank you, Mo."
Charmine's confession did not come as a shock nor hurt to Maurice.
Instead, he kindly replied, "I've always known, Gem. You don't have to feel bad. When we first met, I already told the press that I won't get married. I acted along with you because I treat you like my niece, my friend, my younger sister. I don’t have other intentions."
Charmine blinked and was shocked by how mature he was.
'Thank you, Mo...for putting up with me, even when you knew I was using you," she muttered.
"It’s okay. Don’t be so polite." He smiled at her. "You're my family now."
Charmine's lips parted. She wanted to smile at him but realized the muscles on her lips could no longer bring her lips to smile. 2
She had forgotten howto smile.
She pursed her lips and said, "I don’t want to stay in this hotel anymore, Mo."
All she wanted at that moment was to live alone. She no longer wanted to be bothered by the outside world.
She wanted to heal herself.
"Hmm?" Maurice looked at her confused. "Why? Is it because of me? Did I cause you any trouble? If so, it's okay, I'll move out." "No." Charmine shook her head. "I've always liked being alone."
She moved into the provided hotel to put up a facade against Anthony. All this was meaningless already. NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.
She wanted to be herself again.
Maurice did not insist on the matter as he relented. "Alright, then."
Charmine nodded and continued packing.
Half an hour later, Eric learned about her decision, and he came over with William and Alexander.
Alexander's teasing expression faltered when he saw her. "What's the matter, babe? Where are you moving to?"
Eric remained cool-headed as always, though his tone had a hint of concern as he chimed in, "You're not going to continue with this show?"
William refrained from showing his concern visibly as he tried to look at Charmine gently. "Ms. Jordan, is there anything I can do for you?"
Charmine looked at them and continued packing calmly, nonchalantly saying, "I'm completely fine; I just want to live somewhere else. I found a place. I don't need any help."