Chapter 209

Charlotte's heart was filled with doubt about Morgan. "Mom, don't listen to Hayden's nonsense! He must be jealous of how good we are to Morgan, so he said those things to make us question him!" Lily quickly explained. "Yes, Lily is right!" Anna immediately nodded. "Lily is really sharp. She quickly figured out Hayden's intention!" Julia said. She breathed a sigh of relief, her face bright with a smile. She couldn't help but ruffle Lily's head, feeling truly reassured. Great! They had finally found a way to brush the situation aside! Lily was quick-witted indeed! But these words didn't completely convince Charlotte. It was like a tiny spark had been ignited in her heart. Her mood darkened, and she said in a low voice, "Alright then. We'll go back for now." And so, they all left. On the way home, no one spoke. Hayden's actions still shook them. They had developed a fear of him and a strong desire to avoid further contact with him. As night fell, Charlotte sat alone on the loung