Chapter 30

Jacob had just dropped Charlotte off at the bakery before heading to his lawyer's office. Sitting at his desk, he quickly skimmed through his emails, but his mind was elsewhere. He couldn’t stop thinking about the proposal he planned to make to Charlotte. Memories of his previous attempt with Gloria kept coming back to him, filling him with apprehension. This time, he wanted everything to be perfect. Lost in his thoughts, he jumped slightly when his phone vibrated. It was Charlotte. He answered immediately, his face lighting up at the sound of her voice.

— Hello, my queen?

— Yes, my king. I just left the bakery and I’m at the sewing center now. I called to check if you arrived at the office okay, and also to let you know I won’t be going to see mom tonight as planned. She called to tell me she’ll come visit me tomorrow.

Jacob smiled, imagining Charlotte busy in her workshop.

— So, will you come spend the night at home tonight? he asked hopefully.