Helena's liberal attitude naturally differed from most ladies he knew. Still, Vera knew why Helena was behaving like that.

She loved Charlie, and Charlie bringing three ladies invoked her competitive side—even if she didn't see them as threats.

Still, Ruby and Penny weren't used to seeing it, feeling like they were third-wheeling while Helena flirted with Charlie.

Charlie was embarrassed as he more or less remembered certain compromising moments he had gone through with Helena.

He just could