Over the weekend, Charlotte landed in The Capital on a morning flight and checked into her hotel.
She sent Vera a quick message: “I’m back in The Capital for a bit. Don’t wait up for me tonight.”
As Charlotte stepped into her room and slid her key card into the slot, the curtains drew back automatically, flooding the once-dim space with daylight.
The Capital…
She honestly hadn’t thought she’d ever return.
Just then, her phone buzzed with a new message.
Wesley: Did you make it to The Capital?
Charlotte: I’m here now.
Wesley: Get some rest. I’ll have someone pick you up this afternoon.
She replied with a simple, “Okay.”
Lifting her gaze, Charlotte stared at the cluster of skyscrapers outside her window. If she was back in The Capital, she might as well take care of that unfinished business, too.
That afternoon, Wesley’s driver arrived at the hotel. To her surprise, it was Julian waiting by the car.
He greeted her with a warm nod. “Miss Sterling, fancy seeing you again.”
“It’s good to see you too,” Charlotte replied, sliding into the back seat.
As they drove, Julian mentioned that they’d all be heading back to Eldermere City soon, and there might not be another chance to meet for a while.
“So soon?” Charlotte asked, caught off guard.
“Well, now that Miss Genevieve’s been found, Mr. Rayburn wants to bring her home as soon as possible. Back to the family, officially.”
Charlotte pressed her lips together, suddenly distracted.
They pulled up outside a private villa, just a few miles from Vandermere Private Hospital.
Julian explained, “Mr. Rayburn spared no expense on this place. Mrs. Rayburn’s been resting here for a while now.”
He led her through the garden. A housekeeper showed them into Mrs. Rayburn’s bedroom.
Inside, Wesley glanced over his shoulder from where he was helping his mother. “Mom, look who’s here.”
Mrs. Rayburn seemed confused at first, but as she turned around and saw Charlotte, a smile broke across her face. She got up from the bed, her eyes shining. “My daughter!”

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