Chapter 443

She blinked, half hoping it was all a dream, but the person was still there.
Wait, had Charlotte just met her future mother-in-law?
“Andrew, come here,” Lavinia called out, waving with a warm smile when she noticed Andrew standing there, stunned and staring at the two of them. “Don’t be shy. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”
At least Andrew had the sense to bring Charlotte a coat. He was already miles ahead of that walking iceberg, Anthony.
“Ma’am Charlotte started, knowing there was a huge misunderstanding, but before she could say anything else, Lavinia cut her off.
“I get it. I’m not some old-fashioned mother, you know. I’m not about to scold you two.”
Charlotte could only think, She really doesn’t get it at all.
Andrew shuffled forward, looking completely lost as he glanced between the two women, eyebrows drawn tight in confusion.
What was even happening? Weren’t these two getting along just fine a minute ago?
“Ma’am,” Andrew greeted politely, scratching his head.
Lavinia just smiled and scooted over, making a spot right beside Charlotte. She looked up at Andrew, eyes bright. “Come, sit here.”
Andrew stared back at her, frozen.
Wait, where exactly was he supposed to sit?
He didn’t budge, his eyes darting anxiously to that little open space beside Charlotte. Just imagining what Anthony would think made his skin crawl.
There was no way he was sitting that close to Charlotte.
“I’m fine over here, really,” he tried to laugh it off, reaching for a chair nearby. But before he could even grab it, Lavinia caught his arm and pulled him straight down next to Charlotte.
“There’s plenty of space right here, isn’t there?” she said, almost like it was obvious.
Lavinia took in the sight of the two of them, both young and attractive, side by side on the couch. They should have looked perfect together, but somehow, the vibe was just… weird.
Andrew had no idea what was going on. He turned his head a little, glancing helplessly at Charlotte, then back at Lavinia and her proud smile.
What was this even supposed to mean?
“Andrew Lavinia’s voice rang out cheerful and teasing, just as he was still trying to figure things out. If you
like @girl, you can’t waste you
U?
have to make your move.”
Andrew looked even more confused.
Charlotte was just overwhelmed.
“Come on, you can drop the act. I know you like Charlotte,” Lavinia said, sounding so sure of herself.
“I’ve always been a great judge of people. You two are a perfect match, meant to be. No one can break you up. Not like Anthony, who can never be counted on.”
Wait, Andrew liked Charlotte? And Anthony was unreliable?
Andrew felt like he’d been struck by lightning. He shot up from the couch, face going pale.
What was Lavinia even talking about?
How could she say something so dangerous about him? If Anthony heard any of this…
That horrifying thought had barely crossed his mind when heavy footsteps sounded at the door.
“Anthony.”
Anthony was here?
Andrew practically jumped away from Charlotte, his whole vibe going cold and nervous. “Anthony.”
Lavinia turned toward the door as
well, frowning when she saw
Anthony.coming in alone. “Anthony
where’s your girlfriend?
Andrew was floored.
So Lavinia didn’t even know who Charlotte really was. No wonder she kept trying to
set them up.
When he saw Anthony’s dark expression, Andrew’s heart sank.
Great. This was a total disaster. There was no way to fix how awkward this had become.