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The Set Back Of Deception

Astor’s jaw clenched. “Charlotte, please. Let me fix this.”

Her eyes softened for a moment, but the pain was there. “I can’t keep waiting for you to fix things, Astor. I have to think about what’s best for my daughter.”

Astor stepped back, his shoulders slumping slightly as he watched her descend the stairs.

Jasmine ran up to him, wrapping her arms around his legs. “Daddy, I don't want to leave…”

Astor knelt down, pulling her into a hug.

Charlotte’s throat tightened as she watched them, but she quickly turned away, leading Jasmine toward the door.

As they stepped outside, Brandon was waiting by...