Chapter 87
Charlene had gotten up to chat with the other person, and telling from their interaction, it felt like they knew
each other.
“Granger.”
“Is that him?” Stewart was genuinely surprised. “I thought you two weren’t close. How did you end up sitting together?” Charlene explained, “His niece fell into the pool earlier, and I saw it and saved her. He came over to thank me.” Stewart nodded in understanding. “Ah, that explains it.”
Charlene mentioned she was with her colleagues, so Granger assumed the person she had greeted earlier was
a coworker and didn’t turn back to look.
As Charlene and Stewart walked away, Granger glimpsed their retreating figures, only then realizing the other person was a tall young man with an impressive build.
Judging by their silhouettes alone, he and Charlene seemed well-matched. Observing the distance as they walked, they shared a good relationship.
“Uncle Granger…”
Hearing Daisy’s voice brought Granger back to the present. “Finished eating? Let’s head upstairs then.”
Daisy nodded. “I’m done.”
Granger had eaten. He set down his napkin and went upstairs with Daisy.
When Charlene got back to her room, she was all set to relax with a book on the balcony, but then her phone rang. It was Thorne. Usually, he only called when there was something important going on. Thinking this, Charlene answered with a cold tone, “Hello?”
“Grandma wants you to come over for dinner tomorrow night.”
Charlene paused and replied, “Okay, I got it.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the call was abruptly ended. Charlene didn’t mind and set aside her phone, returning to her book.
She slept well that night and woke up early the following morning.
After a morning run in the hotel gym and a brief rest, she soaked in the hot tub again.
That was when a woman in her forties or fifties, leading Daisy by the hand, approached her.
Charlene recognized her from the day before. She seemed the nanny the Harden family had hired to look after Daisy,
Daisy had fallen into the pool the day before because the nanny had taken an urgent call and lost focus. The outcome would have been unthinkable if Charlene hadn’t been at the hot tub to rescue Daisy. Seeing Charlene, the woman quickly thanked her.
Charlene said, “Don’t mention it.”
Assuming Daisy would be hesitant to enter the water after the previous day’s scare, Charlene was surprised to see her holding the nanny’s hand and a swim ring, cautiously stepping into the water. Soon, Daisy paddled toward Charlene, softly saying, “Ma’am…”
Charlene turned, “What’s up?”
Daisy didn’t respond, but she seemed happy, swimming around Charlene.
The nanny smiled, “Daisy likes you.”
Charlene smiled back but said nothing. She had to leave for a work event later and said goodbye to Daisy.
But Daisy reached out with open arms. “Ma’am, hug.”
Charlene obliged, lifting her out of the water.
After slipping into a dry robe, Charlene was ready to head to the elevator with Daisy. They planned to split up once they got to their floor. But as they were waiting, Granger appeared. Daisy’s small, pretty face lit up with a clean smile. “Uncle Granger.*
Granger walked over, reaching out to take her, but Daisy clung to Charlene, not wanting to let go. Yet, she also wanted Granger’s embrace. Finally, she extended one arm.
As Granger took her, Daisy’s other hand clung to Charlene’s robe. In the process, Daisy’s grip tightened, inadvertently pulling Charlene’s robe open.
Charlene stood there, revealed in her blue lace lingerie. Her flawless skin, full curves, and slender waist were Suddenly all before Granger,