The waiter brought the appetizers and broke the awkward silence.
"Rosiley....” Charlotte looked at Rosiley and then looked at Juliet. Charlotte frowned slightly and hesitated. "Payton's girlfriend, what would you like to eat?"
She called Juliet “Payton's girlfriend".
Juliet raised her eyebrows gently. This address was long enough to make her mouth twist.
Therefore, Juliet smiled at Charlotte and said, “Just call me Juliet.”
"OK, Juliet,” Charlotte replied with a smile.
"Rosiley, order whatever you want."
Payton asked the waiter to bring them two menus.
"If you're hungry, eat mine first,’ Sachin said softly to Rosiley.
"Sachin, as expected, only in front of Rosiley will you be willing to say such long words,” Payton smiled and teased.
Along the way from the company to the "Sea of MilkyWay" Restaurant, only Payton and Charlotte talked endlessly. Sachin only replied them short words like “OK", so he was completely too lazy to pay attention to them.
Even for Charlotte that he hadn't seen in a few years, he wasn't enthusiastic towards her. He was as indifferent as before.
It made sense. Sachin only acted like a normal human in front of Rosiley. He was no longer like an iceberg that was difficult to approach.
“Payton, you don't understand that. He's a miser with words. He only speaks in front of people he cares. Otherwise, it will be a waste for him,” Rosiley glanced at Payton and smiled slightly.
She smiled triumphantly.
"Yes. You're right. Sachin only cares about you. It's a waste to talk to people like us.”
Payton shook his head helplessly and sighed, "How pitiful I'm. I'm even his closest younger brother.
Hearing this, Rosiley and Juliet couldn't help but chuckle.
Charlotte frowned, "I'm not someone that Sachin cares about. That's why he doesn't talk to me much."
Her tone was somewhat dissatisfied and disappointed.
Rosiley glanced at her. Seeing that her expression was somewhat unhappy, Rosiley explained, “Charlotte, don't take it seriously. I am just joking with Payton.”
“Are you joking with Payton?” Charlotte frowned even more tightly.
"Yes. I'm joking,’ Rosiley smiled and nodded. Then she added, "the people Sachin cares about aren't measured by who he talks to. He has a cold personality, and sometimes he doesn't show it even if he cares about someone.”
“Is that so?" Charlotte glanced at Sachin. Seeing that he was staring at Rosiley gently, she felt heartbroken. She looked down to hide the pain in her eyes and forced a smile, "It's like this. I feel much better.”
Rosiley did not notice her abnormality and continued to smile, "Yes. Don't be sad.”
Juliet stared thoughtfully at Charlotte. Then she turned to look at Payton and asked, "Have you known each other for a long time?"
Payton nodded, "Yes. She's Allen's cousin, so she grew up with us.”
They grew up together. They must have a good relationship.
Juliet pondered for a moment. Then she smiled and said softly, "Charlotte."
"What's the matter?" Charlotte looked up.
"Do you have a boyfriend?” Juliet smiled. Juliet pretended to be concerned about her, but the question carried a faint trace of probing.
Charlotte was surprised. "I don't have a boyfriend.”
"You don't have a boyfriend." Juliet was excited. Then she said eagerly, “Why don't I introduce you a boyfriend?”
Seeing Juliet's overzealous expression, a glimmer of disgust showed in Charlotte's eyes. Charlotte shook her head gently,
“There’s no need. Thank you, Juliet.”
She turned to look at Sachin. Coincidentally, she met his gaze. His eyes were as beautiful as a black pearl.
Then she put on a serious face. She pretended to be angry and said to him, "When you go home, you must explain
everything clearly and not hide anything from me.”
Sachin smiled warmly and said, "OK, I will explain everything clearly”
Rosiley smiled and said, "It's a deal.”
After they finished their meal, they went to the high-level club where Sachin spent time with his friends.
Charlotte said that she had just returned home and came to Benin to look for them, so they must warmly welcome her.
When they arrived there, Allen and the others were also there.
When Diego's sister Paige saw Charlotte, she screamed in excitement, rushed over, and hugged Charlotte.
“Charlotte, I miss you so much."
Paige hugged her too tightly. Charlotte was almost out of breath. She coughed a few times.
Charlotte smiled and looked at Allen, River, and Diego. She raised her voice and said, “Hi, I, Charlotte, am back."
Allen smiled warmly and said, "Welcome back.”
River stepped forward and stroked her head. Obviously, he was extremely happy. "Little girl, you're finally back.”
Diego fixed his eyes on her cute little face. His eyes were filled with excitement and love that others couldn't see clearly.
‘She's back. She's finally back:
He took a deep breath and said, "Charlotte, welcome back."
Charlotte gently pushed away Paige who was hugging her and smiled brightly, "Yes. I'm back."
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