Chapter 22 Blinded By Love

Nicole carried Charlie upstairs first. Speaking of which, it was strange. My relationship with Nicole had always been indifferent. We were practically strangers. However, Charlie got along surprisingly well with Nicole and Alexis. When William and I arrived, we saw Charlie handing Alexis a gift. "Aunt Alexis, look! This is your birthday present. Dad and I made it ourselves. It's pretty." Alexis and Nicole stood beside Charlie, smiling brightly. Their gazes landed on me simultaneously. "Charlie, you're so thoughtful to make something special for Alexis. Could you make something for my birthday too? It's really beautiful. I love it," Nicole said. "Of course! If you like it, I'll make one for you too!" "What a good boy." I stood there, watching coldly. Anyone who didn't know might have thought they were the real family. Many people had arrived, including some relatives and friends of the Whitman family, as well as Alexis' colleagues and friends. This was such a grand and formal bi