Chapter 102: The Father's Betrayal, Part 14, News

"Chad's in the City you know," says Tom.

"Is he?" Charlotte's pale still, but she's smiling.

"He is. I ran into him one day down by the arena."

"How is he?"

"He seemed to be doing well. He looked good." Tom sucks at his teeth. "I can see why you were attracted to him." He glances at Michael. "He's married again now, you know."

Charlotte blinks. "Married?"

Tom's lips quirk. "Not to a girl this time."

"Ahh...." Charlotte's eyes widen and she's finally beginning to smile properly. "Well, I hope he's very happy."

Tom sighs. "It's all right, Jenny... Sorry, Charlotte. I know what the problem was. I suppose sooner or later he'll tell his parents and they'll stop blaming you for what happened."

The door opens, and Stanton pushes his head around, gesturing me out. I leave Charlotte with Michael and her old friend....

... I hope....

About time she had some....