Chapter 139: The Virgin And The Masters, Part 50, Charlotte´s Mother

CHARLOTTE

Michael´s head swivels to me, but he doesn´t speak.

"So, you went back because they were paying you again?" says Klempner, still looking confused.

"No, they weren´t paying me. I went back because I wanted more of it. And later, I realised ... I wanted them."

"You wanted them? Or you´d fallen in love with them?"

"Yes."

"Both of them?"

"Yes, in different ways."

"You didn´t choose between them? They didn´t try to make you choose?"

"Choose? Why would I choose? I love them both. They both love me. They get on together. Why should I choose?"

Michael breaks in. "That´s what happened, isn´t it? With you and Conners. You both fell in love with Charlotte´s mother, and you made her choose between you. She chose Conners. And you murdered him for it, and took revenge on her."

My heart pounding... Of course, that´s it... It´s so obvious when someone else sees it first.

My Golden Lover. You see it every time, don´t you...

Klempner´s face is a study in ... what? Reg