Chapter 87

The Hidden Recorder

They reached the car, Charlotte let out a shaky breath.

She hadn’t expected him to show up, especially not at the school. But she couldn’t let herself be swayed, not now.

"Are you okay?" Elaine asked, her voice gentle but concerned.

Charlotte nodded stiffly, keeping her emotions in check. "I have to be. For Jasmine."

Just as they were about to drive off, they heard a familiar, excited voice from behind them.

"Daddy!" Jasmine screamed, her face lighting up with pure joy as she ran across the parking lot.

Charlotte turned around just in time to see Jasmine throw herself into Astor’s arms.

The two...