Chapter 916: Chapter 916: The Agreement at Fourteen
Charlotte sat at the bar eating a small cake. In fact, she didn’t like sweets much, but who could resist when the cake looked so tempting?
Charlotte even took a photo, and when she looked up again, Zoe and Adam had finished their conversation, and Zoe stood up.
It must be about time to leave.
Just as Charlotte was thinking about packing some cakes to take home for the kids, Zoe was already walking towards her.
"Charlotte."
Zoe still called out Charlotte’s name in that familiar, unabashed way.
Charlotte turned around on her chair and looked up at Zoe.
"I want to apologize for what I’ve done, I’m sorry," Zoe said earnestly.
This time, it was sincere.
Charlotte was a bit curious what Adam had said to Zoe to make such a proud young lady lower her stance and apologize.
Without waiting for Charlotte’s response, Zoe had already straightened up and then turned to leave.
Such a carefree departure.
Charlotte shook her head; whether it was the Allen family or others, all these schemes and struggles were now over.
"Look, I’ve helped you out of a big mess."
Adam came over and sat down next to Charlotte, naturally, glancing at the cake on her plate.
"A big mess?"
Charlotte gave Adam a side glance and, supporting her face, said, "I seem to remember that this trouble started because of someone, right?"
"I don’t care, one way or another you have to treat me to a meal," Adam said with a smile to Charlotte.
Charlotte involuntarily raised an eyebrow as Adam twirled his signet ring and said, "By the way, I originally wanted to talk to you about Jack and Chad, so I followed Zoe here."
Hearing the names Jack and Chad, Charlotte paused while forking her cake.
"Mr. Ross and I have discussed it, and the boys should stay with you until they are fourteen."
Actually, Adam knew that Mr. Ross was reluctant to part with the children, but Mr. Ross also hoped they could grow up in a good environment.
By the age of fourteen, the children would certainly be sensible, and then they could come back to the Ross family and face those issues.
Charlotte would surely give them a happy and fulfilled childhood with her loving care.
"Fourteen years old..." Charlotte murmured, but her expression had already grown heavy.
After all, they were not her biological children and couldn’t stay with her forever.
Thinking about the eventual farewell in the future, Charlotte felt a sour ache in her heart.
Adam, of course, noticed Charlotte’s unease. He sighed, knowing that saying nothing now was for the best.
The two sat side by side in the café, surrounded only by soothing music and the murmur of other customers.
After a while, Charlotte stood up, stretching her somewhat stiff upper body, and turned to look at the pastries in the display case.
"Come help me choose, what should I take back for the kids?"
"You want me to pick out cakes?"
Adam pointed to himself, a little unsure of what to say at that moment.
Looking at the various small cakes in the glass showcase, Adam seemed indeed a bit overwhelmed.
He touched his nose, then straightened up to speak to the attendant: "Just give me one of each."
Charlotte looked at Adam in astonishment, standing with her arms folded beside him.
"I say, Mr. Ross, you’re really generous."
"And you really know how to make things difficult for someone, asking me to pick out these things?" Adam shot a glance at Charlotte.
Charlotte casually shrugged her shoulders, unaware that in a distant corner, the sound of a camera shutter was clicking away.