Chapter 113

Charles did not want to wait any longer. He was afraid someone else would sweep her off her feet. Naomi looked apologetic. "Charles, I'll have to head to Herland this afternoon." "What?" Charles was taken aback. "What happened? Didn't you say you were going three days from now? Why are you leaving now?" Naomi said helplessly, "It was changed at the last minute. I don't have a choice." Charles pondered for a while before saying, "Then, when will you be coming back? Will you be coming back earlier?" Naomi shook her head. "I'm not sure yet, but I'll text you before I come back." He was initially upset, but he was delighted when he heard what she said. Naomi smiled. "No need. You're busy at work. I can just take a taxi." She was not trying to push him away. She just did not want to trouble him. Charles knew that. He thought for a while before saying, "Okay. Once you're back, and if I'm free, I'll go and pick you up. How about that?" Naomi looked at him seriously. She understood h