She couldn’t reveal any more details—damn it!

“What’s happening? Should I call your maid?” Charlie suddenly panicked.

“No, don’t call her! Listen to me, please! Charlie, I’m sorry, son, I…” Serene’s eyes welled with tears, but she quickly tried to pull herself together. She was already acting far too strange in front of Charlie.

“Believe me this time. I’m doing this for both your sakes. Go in your brother’s place, please, I beg you…”

“Son.” She had never called him that before, and Charlie coul