Chapter 2026

After leaving the house, Jim returned to Landry Mansion. He did not go into his study to work but instead went into his room and slumped on the bed in exhaustion. For some reason, every time he was about to take things further with Charlotte, he would pause and suddenly remember Bonnie's face. It was as though there was a voice in his head telling him not to betray her. Jim was puzzled by this. Why was he feeling guilt toward Bonnie for being together with Charlotte? He tossed and turned on the bed but could not seem to fall asleep. All of a sudden, he heard the voices of children shrieking in laughter. Jim furrowed his brows and immediately opened the balcony door in search of the noise. He found it at last. The voices came from the direction of the house Bonnie was staying in next to his. At that moment, the morning sun was warm and bright, and Bonnie was sitting in the yard, rocking a stroller while Harvey and June played in the garden. Sean stood straight-backed behind h