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Defiant Love 22

Chapter 22 

Charlotte’s POV

I stormed out of the Kingsley mansion, blood rushing to my head after the confrontation with Victoria. That woman was simply impossible! The way she looked at me, like I was something stuck to the bottom of her designer shoesI couldn’t 

take it anymore

Where could I even go? Think, Charlotte, think

Lily Morgan, my best friend, would help me. Without hesitation, I started walking toward her apartment

When I arrived at Lily’s building and she opened the door, the tears I’d been holding back finally broke free

Lily, can I stay here tonight?My voice trembled pathetically

She pulled me into a warm embrace without hesitation. What kind of silly question is that? You can stay here forever if you need to.” 

Once inside, she sat me down and handed me a tissue. Charlotte, what happened? Did Alexander hurt you?” 

I nodded, then shook my head, unable to explain clearly

Look, I know you don’t want to worry Uncle William and Aunt Elizabeth, but you’re talking to me. You don’t need to be so guarded.” 

I got into a fight with Victoria,” I finally admitted

Did you fight back? Are you hurt?she asked, almost hopefully

No, Victoria got the worst of it.” 

Lily’s eyes filled with determination. That’s fine, Eric always says selfdefense is perfectly legal.” 

Lily’s reassurance made me laugh out loud

Later that evening, Eric Morgan returned home from his shift at the police station

Seeing him return, Lily immediately pounced, snatching the paper bag from his hands. Her delighted squeal echoed through the apartment. Wow!” 

You’re the best brother in the world,Lily beamed

Eric handed her the bag with a gentle smile. It’s sugarfree.” 

You two talk,he told me kindly. I have work to finish.” 

In her room, Lily proudly displayed the bubble tea Eric had smuggled home. I reminded her, You shouldn’t drink too much 

-your teeth” 

Don’t worry,she waved away my concern, Eric said it’s sugarfree.” 

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We stayed up late, talking and laughing like we used to. For those precious few hours, I forgot I was Mrs. Alexander Kingsley. I was just Charlotte, free to be myself. It felt so liberating

The next day at noon, after learning that the Kingsley family had been searching for me all night, I reluctantly returned to the Kingsley estate, Standing before the massive doors, I took a deep breath, maintaining my composure, steeling myself

When I walked in, Alexander’s eyes snapped open, watching me intently from where he sat in the living room. I approached cautiously, feeling the thick tension in the air

Richard Kingsley’s voice cut through the silence like a knife. Out all night without a word? Are you deliberately defying 

I went to a friend’s house,I explained, trying to keep my voice steady. After I got there, I realized I’d forgotten my phone, so I couldn’t call.” 

That’s no excuselhe snapped

I bit my lip, choosing silence

Charlotte Cole, do you think you did anything wrong?Richard demanded

Victoria remained silent, watching with a smug expression. Alexander’s gaze never left my face

1 straightened my spine. No, I don’t think I was wrong.” 

Then you’ll go to the reflection room until you understand your mistake,Richard ordered, then called out, Morris, take her to the reflection room.” 

The kind butler Morris tried to intervene. Sir, Charlotte is too young, she” 

Are you questioning my decision too?Richard’s glare silenced Morris

At the door of the reflection room, Morris made one last attempt. Mrs. Kingsley, if you apologize to Mr. Kingsley, you won’t have to go in.” 

Thank you for your concern, Morris, but I still believe I did nothing wrong,I replied, then closed the door myself

The room was pitch black. I fumbled around until I found the light switch, illuminating the cramped space of less than twenty square meters

I sighed, reflecting on the turbulence of the past few days. There was nothing here, nothing I could do. So, I sat against the wall and waited

Back in the living room, Alexander was making his position clear. I’ve given you all enough respect. Let me make something very clear now. Charlotte is my wife. Respecting her means respecting me. If you find her presence here so displeasing, we can leave immediately.” 

Victoria tried to defend herself. Alexander, you saw everything. You know who’s right and who’s wrong.” 

Alexander’s gaze turned icy. Even if she were right, did you apologize? Even if she were wrong, Victoria, do you expect me to criticize my own wife? Dream on.” 

He left the living room, heading straight for the reflection room. At the door, he commanded the servant, Open it.” 

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Inside, I heard Alexander’s voice

Mr. Kingsley ordered Charlotte to reflect. Without his permission, we cannot open it,the servant refused

There’s no place in this house I can’t go,Alexander replied sarcastically

He kicked open the door. I jumped back, startled

Do you enjoy being in here?he asked, entering the room

1 shook my head

Then come out,he said calmly

I hesitated, unsure what to do

Alexander bent down, grabbed my arm, and pulled me up, leading me out

In the living room, we faced Richard again

Alexander! Is this how you show respect?Richard was furious

Letting you lock her in there was respectful enough. Even if only for a few minutes,Alexander replied coolly, pulling me upstairs

I couldn’t help but contemplate the obvious tension between father and son

In our bedroom, Alexander finally released my hand. Didn’t you want to leave the Kingsley house? Pack your things. We’re leaving tonight.” 

I could hardly believe my ears. What? You really agree?” 

For everyone’s sanity, you need to leave as soon as possible,he explained

If you’d said that earlier, we could have avoided all this drama,I muttered

I quickly packed my belongings, which weren’t many. Alexander’s phone rangit was Elliot calling

What is it?Alexander answered

Brother, did you find your runaway wife?Elliot asked

Alexander glanced at me. Want to meet her?” 

Of course! I came back specifically to help you find your wife,Elliot replied enthusiastically

Bring Jake too,Alexander instructed

Are you going out?I asked softly

Elliot’s curious voice came through the phone: Wow, Alexander, is that your wife’s voice or your new girlfriend?” 

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Alexander hung up and turned to me. Finish packing. I need to deal with someone. I’ll come back for you tonight.” 

Alright, I’ll wait for you,I replied obediently

I watched him leave, then plugged in my phone to charge. I needed to let Lily know I was safe

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