Chapter 153: Promises He Had Made  

As Charlie Sr. reached out to touch the figure that was slowly moving away, she suddenly spun around, catching him off guard. The sight that greeted him was one that made his heart sink. Margret stood before him, tears streaming down her face, looking utterly vulnerable and helpless. Charlie Sr. was at a loss for words or actions; he simply stood there, staring at her with a mixture of shock and sympathy.

Passersby turned to stare at Margaret as she finally asked, "Is it true?" They were standing on the sidewalk, and Charlie Sr. looked at her in confusion and asked, "What do you mean?"

Margret's face was filled with disappointment, which made Charlie Sr. even more confused.

"Is Chloe pregnant with your child?" Margret asked.

Charlie Sr.'s demeanour shifted abruptly; he lowered his gaze and clenched his fists, guilt evident on his face. "Can we go somewhere else to discuss this?" he muttered reluctantly.

Margret staggered backwards, her legs trembling with disbelief. She struggled to a