Charlotte had mixed emotions when she heard Hector’s words. Hector was on extremely bad terms with Zachary to the extent Zachary hurt him. However, he still set aside his pride to plead with Zachary on Charlotte’s behalf.

“Lottie, did you hear what I say?”

Hector’s voice disrupted Charlotte’s train of thought.

“I’m listening,” Charlotte softly replied. “Hector, thank you!”

“You don’t have to thank me, I owe you…” Hector continued in a depressing tone, “Now, I strongly regret not protecting you by standing up against my family.”

“Let bygones be bygones…”

“Stupid woman, it’s time for breakfast!”

Suddenly, a voice rang out and interrupted Charlotte.

At the other end of...