Chapter 1248: Chapter 1248: Sickly Sweet Love
Since they couldn’t take the kids out for a big meal that evening, Charlotte Thompson stopped by a cake shop on her way home and bought some fruit cakes as compensation for the kids.
Charlotte hadn’t heard Justin Battleson’s response just now, and since she had already arrived at the villa, she naturally hung up the phone.
When Charlotte, holding the cake, was about to head to the living room, she suddenly noticed someone standing by the garage’s side door.
Justin Battleson stepped forward naturally and took the things from Charlotte’s hands. Feeling her slightly cold fingertips, his brows furrowed slightly, and he firmly clasped her hand in his own.
"Why are your hands so cold? Did you get caught in the rain?" Justin Battleson asked softly.
"It started raining when I was fetching the car from the parking lot. I got a bit wet, but it’s nothing," Charlotte thought for a moment.
"There should be an umbrella in the trunk of your car, though."
Hearing this, Charlotte immediately revealed an enlightened expression, then smiled apologetically at Justin Battleson: "I forgot."
Justin Battleson gave Charlotte an indulgent look and they walked towards the villa side by side.
Since the temporary garage isn’t next to the villa, they needed to pass through a corridor on the way back.
"I was thinking about taking the kids out for a nice meal, but it had to rain unexpectedly," Charlotte said with a hint of regret, glancing out at the drizzling rain that filled the air with a dense mist.
"It’s okay, there will be other opportunities," Justin Battleson comforted.
At these words, Charlotte seemed to remember something and turned to Justin Battleson: "You came back early today to have dinner with me and the kids, right?"
She recalled when she suggested taking the kids out for a big meal yesterday, Charlotte had specifically asked Justin Battleson about it, in case he had to work late due to business.
But today, Justin Battleson had come home early.
Charlotte didn’t believe it was just a coincidence.
"The important documents were taken care of, so I came back according to the company’s regular hours."
"But... someone on the phone just now didn’t seem to say that."
Charlotte stopped in her tracks, looked at Justin Battleson with a smile, and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Justin Battleson was much taller than her, so Charlotte naturally tiptoed to do so.
His other free hand encircled Charlotte’s waist, and Justin Battleson leaned in to close the distance between them.
"What was it that Mr. Battleson said?"
Charlotte blinked slyly, looking at the usually composed Justin Battleson with a light smile appearing on his face.
He said, "I love you."
Charlotte was caught off guard by Justin’s sudden confession, her heart skipped a beat, and her ears went red, even though a second ago she had been teasing him.
"Did you secretly enroll in some sort of romance class? How come you’re so smooth with these words now?"
Charlotte quietly tiptoed and leaned into Justin Battleson’s chest, naturally hearing the thumping heartbeat under his skin.
Justin Battleson reached out, gently pushed the stray hairs from Charlotte’s face, and lowered his gaze.
And so, in Justin’s dark, dust-like pupils, Charlotte saw a tiny reflection of herself.
"It’s just speaking out what’s in my heart."
The wind brought in some raindrops, cooling the skin. Justin Battleson stood on the outside, shielding Charlotte from some of the wind, and then took her hand again.
"Let’s go, be careful not to catch a cold."