Chapter 38: Escalation of Conflict

The moment Charlotte left home, she disappeared for several days. During this time, Sebastian's doubts and anger grew more intense. Every day, he wondered why Charlotte had left so suddenly. Why hadn't she told him the real reason? These questions poisoned his mind.

A few days later, Nathan came to Sebastian's office to report the findings of his investigation.

"Sir, Charlotte has been going to the hospital daily," Nathan said.

"The hospital? What is she doing at the hospital?" Sebastian's frown deepened, and his unease grew stronger.

Nathan hesitated momentarily before continuing, "George is staying at that same hospital."

This sentence hit Sebastian like a sharp knife, stabbing directly into his heart. His eyes burned with anger. "So she's been visiting George every day? I knew it!"

Sebastian's voice was filled with anger and disappointment. He couldn't accept that Charlotte had abandoned their honeymoon for George. He felt betrayed, and his frustration and suspicion made it impossi