Chapter 32: And You're Expected To Be There.

Charlotte watched in silence as Chloe stormed out in a fury. She understood all too well. Rumors had been swirling around the Parker Group—whispers that Liam's love for Chloe ran deep. Despite Chloe once betraying him in a power play, he remained steadfast by her side. Charlotte had been skeptical at first, but now, she was beginning to believe. Liam's love for Chloe was genuine, it seemed. Staggering slightly, still dizzy from the day's events, Charlotte allowed herself a moment of rest in the quiet of the hospital room. She didn't really think Chloe was behind her being here, nor did she imagine Liam would be involved—she'd assumed the good-hearted Daniel had come to her aid. So when Liam appeared at the doorstep of the hospital room, urgency etched on his face, Charlotte was momentarily stunned. "What are you doing here...?" "Where's Chloe?" he demanded as if dousing the flicker of hope inside her with icy water. "She's gone," Charlotte replied Was he so concerned that she