Chapter 68

Susan's threats

“Leave Astor.” Susan said to Charlotte one afternoon when she came around. “I wonder why you're still coming here.”

Charlotte stood, her fist tightened by her sides, she felt like hitting Susan, but that'd be so unlike her.

Susan’s voice was calm and her eyes locked on Charlotte.

Charlotte crossed her arms, her voice steady despite the tight knot forming in her chest. “Why would I do that?”

Susan took a step closer, her lips curving into a smug smile. “Because if you care about Jasmine, you’ll do what’s best for her. Staying here? With all this...drama? It’s not safe for her.”

Charlotte’s jaw tightened. “Don’t...