Chapter 1329
Jonathan shot Charlie a look but didn’t say a word.
Estelle was about to win, her hand of cards dwindling.
Emily took control of the game, ying her cards with gusto.
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But Charlie and Emily’s lead was short-lived. Jonathan managed to coax Charlie into showing his
cards.
Charlie scoffed, “Jonathan, are you so keen on getting Estelle to y her cards that you don’t care
about winning or losing?”
Jonathan just smiled serenely and said, “As long as she wins, I’m happy”
“Well, then!” Charlie was lost for words.
In no time, Estelle was out of cards. Her eyes sparkled like stars as she apuded Jonathan.
They were perfectly in sync. As soon as she lifted her hand, Jonathan raised his arm, their palms
meeting with a crisp sound.
Emily watched enviously.
This was what love looked like!
Charlie furrowed his brow at Emily and said, “Don’t worry, I won’t let you lose!”
The next round ended in a tie
They all became more and more enthusiastic as they yed. Time flew by, and before they knew it,
Kya had fallen asleep in Charlie’s arms. He carried her to the master bedroom, tucked her in, and then
continued ying.
By eleven o’clock, a bottle of wine was almost empty, with Charlie having consumed most of it.
Emily, feeling guilty for being a drag on Charlie, attempted to grab his wine ss after losing another
round, saying, “I’ll drink this time!”
“Feeling sorry for me?” Charlie looked up after a sip of wine, his gaze deepening.
In front of Estelle and Jonathan, Emily’s face turned beet red. Trying to y it cool, she said, “Are you
drunk?”
Charlie ignored Emily and poured himself another drink.
Emily blurted out in a panic, “Or how about I sing a song?”
She turned to Estelle and asked, “Is that okay?”
Estelle, reclining leisurely on the couch, her eyes filled with anticipation, said, “Of course
Charlie also put down his drink and chuckled. “You can sing?”
Emily giggled, “I did a few times in college during events, but haven’t since moving abroad. If I’m not
good, please bear with me.”
Charlie set his drink aside, waiting for Emily to sing
Emily thought for a moment, lowered her head, and began,
“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
Emily’s voice was clear and melodious, and her song was touching and heartfelt. It resonated in the
quiet night, its soothing power seemed to alleviate all the world’s pain.
“The other night, dear, as Iy sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried”
Estelle was surprised at how well Emily could sing. She listened attentively, a sparkle in her eyes.
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Turning around, Jonathan was looking right at her. Estelle paused for a moment, caught by his deep
gaze.
His eyes seemed to be filled with unspoken words, words he never shared with her.
Charlie’s gaze was fixated on Emily’s face, her trembling eyshes, the deep and captivating song that
flowed from her lips, and her innocent eyes. Even as a mother, Emily still had the soft innocence of a
girl. But Charlie knew Emily was tough and brave.
As her song ended, Emily lifted her head, a hint of surprise shing across her face
Estelle apuded, with Charlie following suit, chuckling, “I didn’t know you had such an impressive
talent.”
Seeing Charlie’s gaze on Emily, Jonathan smirked, rising from his seat to head towards the balcony.
Looking up at Jonathan’s retreating back, Estelle rose to follow him.
From the open balcony window, they could see J City, shrouded in a light drizzle. The hustle and bustle
had faded, reced by a serene quietness, as if it had emerged from a hazy painting.
The moist air hitting their faces seemed to dampen their hearts.
Estelle and Jonathan stood shoulder to shoulder, watching the rain that seemed to never stop.