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Chapter 56

Billie: "Adie, please, just a minute. Can you please tell your security dog to let me pass?" Before Adie could say anything, Anthony shouted from behind, "You bastard, stay away from my daughter!!" Adie: "Can you all please be quiet for a moment?" I said annoyed. "Dad, stop insulting him!!" It took me a few seconds to realize what was happening. My family/friends were all divided. My dad was seething with rage, and grandma Evelyn beamed happily when she saw Billie. Evelyn loved Charlie too, but Billie was definitely her favorite. Mum did her best to calm dad down and seemed just as confused as I was. Charlie stood between us and looked at me depressed. His look was insecure, he was jealous. He had been afraid of this situation for years. That Billie might come home someday, and I would choose him. It hurts to see Charlie's pained face. The whole day was beautiful, and it was all because he was by my side. I didn't mean to hurt him, I love him. But I wanted to speak with Billie. I took a step forward and put my hand gently on Charlie's cheek. "Let me talk to him for a few minutes, okay, honey? Don't worry, it's just a conversation..." He looked at me as if I just ripped his heart out. His gaze was pained as he took a step to the side. Before I left, I wanted to cuddle him, but Charlie stepped back angrily and pushed my hand away. Nora was just a few meters away from us. It did hurt her to see how Charlie was doing, he was like a little brother to her. She gave me an angry look that made clear that she didn't approve of my decision... Billie: "Can we talk in the garden?" I asked hesitantly. When Adie said that she wanted to talk to me, I was happy at first. But then I saw it... I saw the pain she felt when he rejected her. It was just a tiny push away. After that, he didn't even look at her and just stood there like a stature. That had hurt Adie... *If even a small rejection causes her so much pain, he must mean a lot to her...* I thought to myself. Adie hesitated a little. She wanted to hear from him that everything was fine. But he didn't answer and took a few steps away. She looked at me pained and nodded... We went to the garden, Adie followed me in silence...