Chapter 4

But as she came closer, Charlotte suddenly winced and let out a sharp cry. "Ah... my hand!"

Before I could process it, the glass slipped from her grip and smashed onto the floor.

Splinters of broken glass cut into her fingers.

"It hurts. Eddie, please don't blame Zoe. Maybe she just had a rough moment. I get it."

Charlotte blinked back tears, putting on that brave, self-sacrificing act.

Her sad face looked pitiful.

Edward's heart ached for her. He pulled Charlotte into his arms. "Charlie, don't cry. I'll get you to the hospital right away."

He gave me a hateful…