Chapter 145


    Charmaine had assumed that Chris prepared something adorable for her and did not expect a dress...


    The dress looked unique. It was a tube dress with an A–line hem, and the fabric was decorated with ink


    to form andscape painting. Meanwhile, the hem was painted with a dark red gradient.


    On the top, there was a small, ck 3D phoenix on it.


    The dress‘s design made it seem like it was in mes with a heavy haze, the phoenix the cherry on top


    of it all. It was stunning!


    Charmaine had never seen such a dress in her life. No brand hadunched this dress either, so...


    “Momo, did you really make this for me?”


    Chris hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Yeah! It‘s a gift from me to you. I wanted to wish you a


    good independence day and that you fly higher after this incident!”


    Charmaine could not help but rub his head. His acting skills were decent, but how could a child design


    such a dress?


    She already knew the answer to her doubts the moment Chris hesitated to respond.


    It was probably designed by Anthony and tailored for her.


    However, he assumed that Charmaine would not ept and wear it if she knew he sent it to her, so he


    decided to let Chris d o it instead.


    Charmaine could not describe what she was feeling at the moment. After some thought, she decided


    not to expose Anthony for it.


    She said, “Since I just got out, I want to take a bath and change my clothes anyway. This is a good


    gift.”


    A hint of happiness shed through Anthony‘s eyes. He was happy as long as she did not reject the


    gift.


    “Come with me. I‘ll show you to the bathroom,” Anthony said as he walked toward the corridor on the


    right.


    Charmaine had no choice but to follow him through the long and splendid corridor before reaching the


    bathroom.


    The giant bathtub in the bathroom was already filled with water, and there were rose petals floating in it.


    Did Anthony prepare her bath as well?


    “Anthony, actually...”


    “Take a shower. I‘ll wait for you in the dining hall.”


    Anthony‘s voice was as gentle and steady as ever. He turned to leave.


    Charmaine‘s words did not find their way out of her mouth.


    She relented and entered the bathroom.


    After closing the door, she soaked herself in the bathtub. Her brows furrowed slightly.


    Anthony was obviously into her. She might have actually considered him if not for what happened back


    then. However... –


    No man would ept a woman who was once raped, impregnated, and had been through an abortion,


    especially a. rich and powerful man like Anthony. *


    She was already ready to spend the rest of her life alone.


    It was probably a good idea to tell Anthony the truth after her bath and let him give up on her. He


    should not be wasting his time on her...


    There were towels, underwear, and other necessities prepared for her after her bath.


    Charmaine dried her hair, changed into her new dress, and walked out of the bathroom.


    A servant led the way and said, “Ms. Jordan, please follow me.”


    The servant‘s respectfulness made her feel as if she was the most powerful person in the house.


    Charmaine was led to the dining hall.


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    She expected a violinist or a pianist, and a candlelit dinner with steaks. However, the dining hall was


    quiet. Although luxurious, the atmosphere was veryfortable, apanied by soft lights.


    On the table were ordinary home–cooked dishes, including stewed chicken, braised duck, braised pork


    knuckles, seasonal vegetables, steamed eggs, and so on. The man and child were already seated at


    the table.


    Chris had changed into a t–shirt and shorts. His t–shirt had cute animated cats on it, making him look


    more adorable than ever.


    Meanwhile, Anthony was dressed in loungewear. His cks were paired with a light gray shirt. It made


    him look simple yet elegant.