Chapter 762

It was just two messages, nothing extraordinary, but Charles sat there, staring at them, his eyes brimming with intense emotions. After a long time, he leaned back on the couch and put down his phone. He closed his eyes and let out a sigh mixed with resignation and self-mockery. He used to be different. He used to not be so eager for a message. In the past, he liked her, but his feelings were always under control, suppressed, never disrupting his peace of mind. However, now, he could not contain himself. He wanted to be close to her, to have her, and to possess her. His greed suddenly emerged and amplified beyond control. Charles laughed silently on the couch, laughing at himself for not knowing when he had changed like this. His emotions fluctuated wildly, a far cry from his usual self. The early morning silence was eerie, as if everything in the world had fallen into slumber, all sounds sinking into the abyss until dawn. Charles sat on the couch for a long time, then sat