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Hobson was fuming, feeling like Springer, since his so-called act of rebellion, had constantly backed Winnie up. It would seem
as if Springer had been bewitched.
“She''s doing it on purpose. | tell you. She drew those charms herself. And since when has she been short of charm money? How
much can one of those things even cost?”
Bhus, who had been silent throughout, perked up at this, his curiosity piqued. He couldn’t help but chuckle and ask, “Do you
even know how much Winnie charges for one of her charms?”
Springer, eager to impress his grandfather, puffed out his chest and held up two fingers, “Two grand, that’s the starting price!”
Two thousand dors was chump change for the Bryant family.
In the past, Springer might have scoffed at Winnie for being so down-to-earth, but he didn’t do that anymore.
She earned every penny with her skills and whatever she charged was her rightful due.
Compared to the rest of them, living off the family fortunes, Winnie was remarkable.
Bhus raised an eyebrow at the price, not at all thinking it was low. To an ordinary household, even a few hundred bucks
would be steep, let alone two thousand.
Yet,pared to corporations that shell out millions for fortunate consultations, this sum was hardly worth mentioning.
Winnie was making her own way, and Bhus didn’t see it as tarnishing the Bryant family’s reputation in the slightest.
Especially after having someone delve into her time with the Henderson family, he understood why she was so keen on earning
her money.
The Henderson family, for all their mour, never gave her cash for personal expenses. They imed it was to prevent bad
spending habits, but in reality, it was to ensure she had no choice but to depend on them.
Clifford knew about Winnie''s side hustle selling charms, but on hearing the price from Springer, his first reaction was still one of
concern.
Winnie worked hard on those charms, and all she got was two thousand apiece? She must be short on cash.
Without a second thought, Clifford pulled out his phone, ready to transfer another million to her
ount.
He was so keen on loving Winnie.
Hobson had been waiting for Bhus or Clifford to take his side, but instead, he got curiosity
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from one and sympathy from the other, with neither looking to champion his cause.
With no evidence to prove his point, Hobson could only swallow his frustration.
He was a gentleman, after all. He wouldn’t stoop to argue with ady!
He thought that''d be the end of it.
But the next day, the Bryant family, a rare sight altogether, sat down for breakfast.
Winnie came downstairs a littlete, greeted the elders, and was about to take her seat.
Seeing her reminded Hobson of his grievances from the night before. He thought he might use the opportunity with everyone
present to corner her into confessingst night''s antics.
Just as the thought crossed his mind and he was about to speak out, the sensation of his mouth being sealed shut from the night
before returned!
Hobson widened his eyes once again. Turning to face Winnie’s almost smirking demeanor, his face flushed with anger.
It seemed she had tailored the curse specifically for herself!
Recalling their bet where he was to keep silent in her presence, Hobson felt deeply humiliated.
Winnie really must despise talking to him! This was too much!
His face turning various shades. Unable to voice his frustration, he put down his utensils and started furiously typing on his
phone.
The rest of the Bryant family were peacefully enjoying their breakfast when their phones suddenly buzzed with a flurry of group
messages, causing a collective stir.
With everyone at the table, who would be texting?
It was Hobson, iming that Winnie had cursed him and now he couldn''t speak in her presence!
Springer, tired of the same old story, snapped, “Hobson, we''ve been over this. Winnie just came downstairs. How could she have
cursed you? And you can talk just fine. You were just chatting with Amber!”
Incensed, Hobson saw the rest of the family’s confusion and typed again.
‘She cursed mest night and it’s personalized. | can talk normally to anyone else, but I’m mute around her!”
The Bryant family nced at Winnie, skeptical about such an absurd curse.
Middleton, who never liked Winnie’s dabbling in the mystical, was especially irritated. He didn’t believe in such nonsense and
now his son was spouting it, too.
“Are you starting with this supernatural stuff as well? If you’re bored at home, go on a holiday with your friends.”
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Hobson hadn’t expected his father to be the first to doubt him!
Is Middleton to suggest he was the one refusing to go out? Hobson had already nned a trip abroad with friends, tickets
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But then Winnie was brought home, and Bhusmanded everyone to stay and properly greet her.
So his vacation was dead in the water, and even Springer and Amber’s summer camp was
called off.
If Louisa and that person weren''t Still at the wellness center, Bhus probably would have summoned them back too.
Hobson, feeling increasingly frustrated, began typing again.
‘Dad! | really can’t talk!”
Springer didn’t bother with words and just sent a mocking meme.
Hobson was at a loss for words.
Amber, having learned her lesson from a previous blunder, was extra cautious with her words. In front of the elders, she certainly
wasn''t going to question Winnie and softly asked, “Hobson, could there be a misunderstanding? Winnie wouldn’t do such a thing.
We''re all family here.”
J chimed in from the side, “Yeah, Winnie’s got some talent, but there’s no way she''d do anything like that to you.”
Leonie joined in, “Are you sure you''re not just having a sore throat? Maybe | can have our family doctore over this afternoon
to check on you.”
Hobson listened as each family member added their two cents, feeling utterly frustrated, yet unable to exin or prove his
situation.
Just as he was about to burst with indignation, he heard Winnie break the tension, “He’s indeed under a restriction, but it''s one
that only affects him when he’s around me.”
Winnie’s unexpected confession left the entire Bryant family speechless, their gazes filled with disbelief as they turned to her.
So Hobson wasn''t faking it? Well, that was awkward.
Even Springer was at a loss for words at this point.
But in crucial moments like these, it was always up to Horace to set things right.
He tilted his head towards Winnie, offering her an indulgent smile, “That’s my sister for you, casting spells like it’s nothing.
Impressive.”
All people were speechless.
Horace had definitely changed.
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Everything was normal before, but ever since Winnie returned, he had turned into an unabashed protector of Winnie.
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