Sweet May-December Marriage

Chapter 177 Playing in Mud

Chapter 177 Playing in Mud

Charlotte lowered her head and said, "...I see."

Sophia took the money from the table and left in a hurry,

Charlotte sat there for a long time.

The cup of cappuccino, which was fragrant and tasty, had now grown cold, and its aroma had vanished. It remained untouched throughout their conversation.

...That's how it was.

So, that was the truth.

If her mother had known about Aurora's true nature, why had she sent her to the Lopez family after her death? Why would she do that? Hadn't she anticipated the hardships she would face in the Lopez family?

Charlotte buried her head in her arms in agony, and her eyes welled up with tears, which shimmered like delicate morning dew on flower petals or beautiful yet fragile butterflies. Yet, she was filled with overwhelming hatred and confusion.

...

"Char?" Cora asked, "What's the matter? Why do you seem so distressed? Has someone picked on you?"

Charlotte shook her head. "No."

Cora felt bad for her and patted her head, saying, "Here, have a candy. It can make you feel better."

Charlotte took over the milk candy, gave Cora a grateful smile, and then went back to her room.

Standing in front of the door, Nelson hesitated for a moment and didn't know whether to knock for the first time.

He knew that hearing this news would be distressing for Charlotte, but he hadn't anticipated how uncomfortable it would make him feel to see her suffering.

After staring at the door for a while, he finally turned around and returned to his study. Waylon placed a list on his desk and said, "Mr. Clark, here is the name list of the members in the drug cartel. When would you like to take action?"

Nelson glanced at the list, tapped his fingers on the desk, and replied, "Not yet. How's the investigation into the Hunter family going?"

Plain said, "Aurora's mother, Natalia, was once a mistress. Amanda's biological mother passed away giving birth to her. When Amanda was just a year old, Natalia managed to marry into the Hunter family. Amanda has always believed that her mother's death was an accident, and Natalia and Aurora treated her kindly. However, according to our investigation, the death of Amanda's mother was no accident...I've gathered all the materials relevant to the investigation and printed them out. Would you like to see them?"

Nelson propped his chin with one hand, stared at the sunset out of the floor-to-ceiling windows, and said coldly, "Why give them to me? Show them to Amanda. Let her understand the true nature of Natalia and Aurora."

Waylon paused and said, "Got it."

...

During dinner, Charlotte still appeared in a bad mood. Nelson asked, "What's bothering you?"

Charlotte poked at her food with the fork and replied in low spirits, "It's nothing."

This was her own thing, and she didn't want to trouble Mr. Clark. So, she didn't want to tell him.

Nelson was a bit disappointed. It seemed that she still didn't trust him enough.

But that was okay. An exceptional hunter never allowed their prey to escape from their own traps.

He picked up a grilled rib and said, "Have some more."

Charlotte nodded and finished the rib.

After the meal, Charlotte played in the garden with Magnolia for a while. She also went to check on the vegetables and flowers, which she had recently planted. They hadn't sprouted yet. Charlotte squatted next to her small farm and felt disappointed. Magnolia ran toward her, but she didn't notice it and knocked it down to the muddy land by accident.

After the meal, Charlotte played in the garden with Magnolia for a while. She also went to check on the vegetables and flowers, which she had recently planted. They hadn't sprouted yet. Charlotte squatted next to her small farm and felt disappointed. Magnolia ran toward her, but she didn't notice it and knocked it down to the muddy land by accident.

Not long ago, Paisley had just watered the plants, so the soil was quite damp. Charlotte and Magnolia both fell into the muddy land and were covered in mud. Magnolia, the silly dog, seemed quite excited and barked even louder. It kept frolicking in the field, and the mud from its paws splashed on Charlotte's face. She quickly tried to hold it and said, "Magnolia! Stop it!"

Magnolia was having fun playing frisbee and thought that Charlotte was playing with it again. It was rolling around in the mud, its once white and fluffy fur now covered in dirt. Charlotte exclaimed, quickly knelt to stop it from moving around, but Magnolia turned its head and left a muddy paw print on her forehead. Charlotte was speechless.

"Are you...", Nelson was surprised and asked, "Playing in the mud?"

Charlotte didn't know how to respond.

She sat up while holding the dog in her arms and hastened to explain, her face turning red, "I... haven't played in the mud since I was a child. I was just trying to catch it..."

Magnolia was still struggling, but a stern look from Nelson made it stay quietly in Charlotte's arms.

Nelson extended his hand and said, "Just hop on, or you'll even dig up all the seeds in the field."

Charlotte glanced at her dirty hands and quickly declined, "I... can get up on my own."

Magnolia was still struggling, but a stern look from Nelson made it stay quietly in Charlotte's arms.

Nelson extended his hand and said, "Just hop on, or you'll even dig up all the seeds in the field." This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

Charlotte glanced at her dirty hands and quickly declined, "I... can get up on my own."

Nelson frowned, bent down, grasped her arm, and helped her to her feet. Then he picked up Charlotte and the silly dog. Charlotte's eyes widened in surprise, and she immediately put her arms around Nelson's neck. Her hands brushed against Nelson's neck. She apologized immediately, "I'm so sorry."

Nelson chuckled, looked down at her, and asked, "How do you plan to make it up to me?"

Charlotte pouted, "Apologies will do."

Nelson lowered his head and gently bit her lips, saying, "Alright, I'll take your kiss."

Charlotte was speechless.

She didn't mean this kind of compensation!

Nelson carried Charlotte inside the house, and upon seeing her Cora immediately exclaimed, "What happened? Why do you look such a mess?"

"Playing in the mud," Nelson simply explained, "Take the dog away, and let's get cleaned up."

Cora quickly took Magnolia over.

Nelson said in an amusing tone, "I'll help you take a shower."

Charlotte was too shy to make a response.

Of course, Charlotte couldn't possibly let Nelson bathe her. She blushed and locked Nelson out of the bathroom.

Nelson leaned against the bathroom door and licked his teeth. He was amused and spoke, "Baby, you forgot your clothes."

Charlotte replied in a low voice, "I... I can wear a bathrobe."

Nelson laughed, "Are you not going to wear underwear?"

Charlotte fell silent.

Nelson said: "I didn't expect that you who look like a good girl, would be so enthusiastic. You are walking around in front of me without wearing underwear... What do you want to do?"

Charlotte made no response.

He said slowly, "Actually, I don't mind that."

Charlotte was speechless. She minded very much!

She buried her face in her hands and was about to cry. "Sir..."

"What?" Nelson played dumb and asked, "Baby, do you want to ask me for something?"

Charlotte threw away her dignity and begged, "Please... please help me get my underwear."

Nelson took his time and kept asking, "What color? If you don't tell me, I'll just pick the one I like."

Charlotte turned silent again.