“Lately, she’s been coming to me, demanding shares in the company.” Arthur smiled wryly. “In her words, that was the reason why she played the part of a sweet girl. She said that you knew all along but stayed quiet to watch me crash and burn.” Composure washed over me. I looked up and met his gaze. Those eyes, which often searched for Charlotte before anyone else, were focused on me. Here he was, deep in regret, but only because Charlotte came after his money. Otherwise, it would take longer for him to remember he even had a daughter. “I was wrong, Naomi.” His pace was deliberate, like he was weighing every word. “I shouldn’t have tried to protect you in such a foolish way out of fear of losing you. I never should have let someone who isn’t family hurt my own daughter.” He slid a folder across the table. It held a legal document from a law firm, officially dissolving Charlotte’s adoption. “I’ve had your room redone.” He said, “The piano has been tuned. If you wish to cont
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