“It’s because you’re in the way, of course. Your presence ruined the loving relationship between me and Brendan!” A moment later, Charlene chuckled, sounding like a show-off. “However, Brendan still cares about me very much. He chose to leave you injured and all alone in the hospital without the slightest concern after finding out that I was displeased. He took me traveling around just to cheer me up, and I had a delightful time sharing a bedroom with him.”

She smiled with her head lowered, as