Chapter 41
Meanwhile, at River City Hospital.
Although Charlotte kept insisting she was fine, the attending physician insisted she stay overnight for observation, stressing that it was Landon's specific instruction.
Lying in the hospital bed, Charlotte was bored to death.
Thankfully, Jenna made time to keep her company and brought her some manuscript paper, which at least gave her something to do.
It was just around dinner time, and Charlotte was discussing with Jenna which takeout to order when Philip suddenly ran in.
As soon as he entered, he gently hugged Charlotte: "Charlotte, are you okay? I missed you so much."
Charlotte touched his little face, but her eyes quickly shifted to Landon, who had followed right behind. "I'm sorry, I promised to help you take care of Philip, but I'm still causing you trouble."
Landon raised his eyebrows and lifted what he was carrying. "Since you know you're troubling me, hurry up and get better so you can take good care of Philip."
Seeing that Landon had brought something, Jenna took it from him: "Mr. Forbes, you're not only handsome but also kind. I'll thank you on Charlotte's behalf."
Landon just shrugged indifferently.
Charlotte felt a bit embarrassed and secretly gave Jenna a look.
Unfortunately, Jenna was completely focused on the thermal container she'd just received and didn't notice Charlotte's expression at all.
When the thermal container was opened, Jenna's eyes lit up in delight. "Wow! This looks like a deluxe meal set!"
Watching Jenna's excited expression, Charlotte thought for the first time that it would be better if she didn't know her.
Too bad she was her best friend.
Landon seemed to notice Charlotte's discomfort, so after agreeing to bring Philip back to Charlotte's apartment tomorrow, he left with a reluctant Philip.
After Landon and Philip left, Jenna, while munching on the deluxe meal, seemed to have discovered something incredible.
"Charlotte, don't you think Mr. Forbes treats you a bit specially?"
Charlotte had just taken a sip of chicken soup and nearly choked at Jenna's words. "What are you talking about? He's Alexander's uncle."
Jenna rolled her eyes disapprovingly at her friend: "He's Alexander's uncle, but are you related to him by blood at all?"
Charlotte quickly buried her head in her food, not wanting to deal with this occasionally crazy woman.
But Jenna wouldn't let it go and started analyzing it for Charlotte bit by bit. "I remember you mentioned back then that the arranged marriage wasn't just with Alexander, but also with Landon."
"Now one of you is getting divorced, and the other has no woman around... This is like God giving you guys a second chance!"
"Ow! Why did you hit me?"
Jenna rubbed her head while looking at Charlotte resentfully.
Charlotte withdrew her hand and glared back at Jenna fearlessly. "Say one more word and don't expect me to help you design new jewelry styles anymore."
Hearing that her economic lifeline was about to be cut off, Jenna immediately backed down: "Fine, I won't say anything. My good intentions were misunderstood."
Charlotte stuffed a piece of chicken in her mouth: "Just eat!"
Of all things Jenna could say, why did she have to make up stories about Charlotte and Landon? She must be crazy.
The next day, Jenna went to handle Charlotte's discharge procedures while Charlotte packed her things alone in the hospital room. Suddenly, Alexander barged in with Calvin and Sabrina.
"What are you doing here?" Charlotte looked wary.
Seeing her, Calvin immediately got angry: "Alexander, look at her, there's nothing wrong with her at all."
Sabrina silently cursed Calvin for being an idiot while approaching with a smile: "Charlotte, are you feeling better?"
Charlotte quickly stepped back, putting enough distance between herself and Sabrina: "As long as you stay far away from me, I'll be fine."
Sabrina's hand fell empty, then she showed a hurt expression: "Charlotte, I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."
Seeing Sabrina wronged, Calvin exploded again: "Charlotte, can't you survive a day without bullying Sabrina?"
Just as Charlotte was about to retort, Alexander spoke up: "Calvin, remember what I told you before we came? Apologize!"
Calvin immediately deflated but still looked unwilling. "Sorry."
Hearing this stiff tone, Charlotte just laughed: "I'm not like Alexander, who enjoys hearing people apologize."
Alexander's face darkened: "Charlotte, how long are you going to keep this up?"
Charlotte glanced at him: "Until you agree to divorce me."
Alexander gritted his teeth and took a deep breath: "You know Calvin saved my life before. Just for my sake, forgive him this once."
"Your pride?" Charlotte looked at him and suddenly smiled. "What's that worth?"
Alexander was shocked by her words.
Sabrina finally couldn't help but defend Alexander: "Charlotte, that's too hurtful."
Charlotte turned her head and glanced at her with the corner of her eye: "You think that was harsh? You don't deserve kind words."
Then she turned to Calvin, who was about to jump in: "Want my forgiveness? Impossible."
A surge of anger rushed to Alexander's head!
But he managed to suppress it and just coldly warned Charlotte: "Charlotte, stop this."
Charlotte snorted: "You guys fight even when you're wrong. So why should I back down when I'm right?"
Having never seen Charlotte so tough, Calvin finally lost it and rolled up his sleeve: "I think you're asking for a beating!"
"Don't!" Seeing Calvin's raised fist, Alexander tried to stop him but it was too late.
Sabrina was secretly delighted, thinking, 'That bitch Charlotte should have been taught a lesson long ago.'
Just as the fist was about to hit her, Charlotte's eyes turned cold!
"Ah! My hand!"
A scream rang out, but it was Calvin who got hurt.
Seeing Calvin stagger back holding his hand, Sabrina was both anxious and angry, rushing forward: "Calvin, what happened?"
Calvin's face turned pale with pain: "I think my hand is broken!"