Chapter 16 Turned Into Ashes

Crack! With a clear metallic sound, the lighter lit up. Alfred was about to throw the lighter into the suitcase, but Charlotte stopped him. "Wait!" Alfred said, "Miss Charlotte, do you still have anything to reminisce..." Charlotte's eyes were determined and ironic as she replied, "I'll do it myself!" She then took the lighter and threw it into the suitcase. A suitcase full of items, including Bryson’s photos, clothes, watches, shoes, and the pair of knee pads Charlotte had customized for him, were all soaked in gasoline. When they were exposed to the flame, they instantly started burning fiercely. Everything that Bryson had ever given Charlotte was inside too. Each of those items contained a precious memory, but after the fire, everything turned into ashes. This also symbolized that her feelings for Bryson had completely turned into ashes. As Charlotte looked at the flames, she disappointed herself, as tears started flowing down her face without her realizing it. However, it would never happen again! This would be the last time she cried over Bryson. In one hour, she would become another man’s wife. She would seal all the memories related to Bryson in the bottom of her heart. From then on, she would never see him or think about him ever again... Yes! Just like what Bryson had told her! From now on, she’d have nothing to do with Bryson anymore! And Bryson's life would no longer have anything to do with her! As he watched from a distance, the moment the fire was ignited, Bryson's legs felt as if they were filled with lead. He could not take another step. While he watched his belongings burning from afar, he looked at Charlotte as well. The beautiful memories from when he had still been with Charlotte suddenly filled his mind like a flood and left him breathless. Indeed! He and Charlotte had had countless good times together. He knew that Charlotte loved him to the bone. Even though he did not love Charlotte like he loved Tiffany, he’d actually wanted to treat Charlotte well for the rest of his life. If Tiffany had not come back the day before his wedding to Charlotte, and if Charlotte had not done those things to Tiff, maybe he would not have separated from Charlotte. A few minutes later, Bryson's belongings and the suitcase had turned into ashes. Charlotte got in the car and did not look back again. It happened to be rush hour, so the traffic jam on the road was severe. However, Charlotte managed to make it to the city hall before nine o'clock. Meanwhile, Lucas was standing under a plane tree outside the city hall. His golden hair, which was shaped like a bird's nest, and his two oversized earrings were particularly visible, so Charlotte recognized him at first glance. She walked straight over to Lucas and asked, "Where’s Zachary?" Lucas rubbed his golden curly hair. "I’m sorry to tell you this, but you’ll never see my second master again." "What?!" Charlotte, who was shocked, panicked. "What's wrong with him?" Zachary had been fine yesterday. When she had heard what Lucas had said, but she wondered if it was because Zachary had had an accident and died all of a sudden. Lucas replied, "The second master is fine, but he doesn't want to marry you. He’s decided to draw a line with you. I’m afraid you’ll never get the chance to see him again in the future." It was a sudden change, and Charlotte did not know how to react. "Why... Everyone in Rothesay knows that Zachary is a man of his word. We promised that we’d come here at nine o'clock today to get the marriage certificate. Why did he suddenly regret it?” "You have to ask yourself, Miss. Who did you meet before this appointment?" Bryson's name immediately appeared in Charlotte's mind. A moment later, Charlotte's eyes were filled with anger. "How did Zachary find out where I went? Did he follow me?!"