Chapter 551

I reminded myself of the main reason I was meeting with Charles today. "Charles, Ellie came to watch the game because of you. This is a rare opportunity for you two to spend time together. "So, she'll be with you for the next few days, and you can take care of her. This way, you can also take some time to figure out your feelings." Charles looked slightly baffled. "Madeline, this is not quite... appropriate." Indeed, it wasn't appropriate. Especially considering Charles' true intentions for getting close to Ellie. However, I had no other choice at the moment. It was too dangerous for Ellie to be with me, so I had to entrust her to his care. "There's nothing inappropriate about it. I trust you." I emphasized my words as a subtle hint. Charles' face showed a hint of unease, but he nodded. "Thanks for trusting me, Madeline." I raised my coffee cup in a silent toast, and he smiled back. "How are Emma's parents doing?" For some reason, I suddenly remembered the couple. "They're do