Chapter 1204


    After a few drinks, Charlotte''s cheeks were flushed.


    Louis poured her another ss of wine.


    “I can''t drink too much tonight—”


    “Charlotte!”


    Before she could refuse the drink, Sherlyn came over to toast her.


    At once, Charlotte rose to her feet. “Lady Sherlyn, I should''ve been the one to toast you at your table.”


    “We''re a family; no need for the formalities.” The corners of the duchess'' lips quirked into a smile as


    she said sincerely, “I hope that the kids can have a happy and healthy childhood and that


    you and Louis will be blissful together. That''s all.”


    Guilt crept up Charlotte''s heart at her words. After all, Sherlyn adored her children greatly.


    The duchess had always prioritized the kids no matter what, so she was grateful for her help,


    regardless of the grudges she harbored toward the older woman.


    “Cheers!”


    “Thanks, Mom.”


    The three of them downed their sses.


    Sherlyn patted Charlotte''s shoulder affectionately and reminded her. “Don''t drink too much. We still


    need to watch the show.”


    “Yes, Lady Sherlyn.”


    Charlotte was about to sit down when she identally bumped into the table.


    Louis went over to support her hastily, showering her with concern.


    Diana, who waited on them at the side, watched their entire exchange. Her eyes betrayed her mixed


    feelings.


    “Louis, take good care of Charlotte,” Sherlyn told her son. “I shall keep the kidspany.”


    “Yes, Mom.” Louis'' gaze never left Charlotte. “Do you want some water, Charlotte?”


    “Sure.” Charlotte bobbed her head.


    With that, he promptly ordered someone to get a ss of water for her.


    Soon, Diana arrived with two sses of purified water. She handed one to Charlotte.


    “Wait,” Lupine piped up suddenly, “give it to Sir Louis. He must be thirsty too.”


    Diana stiffened at her words.


    Without waiting for a reply, Lupine grabbed the ss from her and offered it to Louis. She then gave


    the other ss to Charlotte.


    Frowning, Diana stared at Louis as if hesitating to speak.


    “Ms. Diana, you''re blocking our view,” Lupine uttered deliberately.


    “Sorry about that.” Diana hung her head low as she shuffled away reluctantly.


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    Louis paid no heed to her and drank the ss of water without hesitation.


    Charlotte, on the other hand, did not touch the ss of water Diana brought. That was because Lupine


    had already exchanged it with a new ss of water secretly.


    She was quick enough not to be caught by others.


    When Sherlyn looked over her shoulders, she saw Charlotte and Louis drinking water, and a strange


    smile hovered on her lips.


    After a series of opening shows, it was finally time for the mysterious magician''s performance.


    The children whooped excitedly and inched nearer to the stage for a better view.


    Both Robbie and Ellie could not keep their eyes off the magician on the stage.


    “Charlotte, have some fruit,” Louis offered.


    He was still being really considerate.


    “Thank you.” Charlotte epted the fruit.


    Weirdly, the wine she drank tonight seemed a little strong, for she felt tipsy after drinking only a few


    sses.


    “Sir Louis, Ms. Lindberg.” A maid arrived with an order from Sherlyn. “Lady Sherlyn wants you two to


    toast Dr. Felch.”


    “Oh, yes. I nearly forgot about him.”


    Louis scrambled to his feet with his winess, not forgetting to help Charlotte up.


    The maid refilled half of Charlotte''s ss.


    Charlotte then followed Louis to give Dr. Felch a toast.


    Dr. Felch had a great night and was a little intoxicated by then.


    He was drinking the liquor he brought from C Nation as he was not fond of foreign liquors.


    Both Charlotte and Louis came to him and raised their sses. “Dr. Felch!”


    The doctor rose to his feet. “No need with the formalities. We''re friends, right?”


    “I have to.” Charlotte was brimming with gratitude. “You were living in seclusion on the mountains and


    had a peaceful life until I came to you. It''s all because of me that you have to travel from H City to


    Erihal beforeing to F Nation. Thank you for helping me!”


    “Silly girl, that''s nothing.” Dr. Felch smiled. “I owe your father a favor, so I''m merely repaying it now.


    Besides, it''s fun to travel around the world with you!"