Flowers, Swords and France

"I don't know what he is doing now, but he just sent me a letter and sent me away!"

While Charles was visiting the Duke of Wellington, he did not know that in Windsor Castle, which was not far away from him, his wife was secretly complaining to him.

At this time, Charlotte was holding an umbrella and walking alone among the green grass around Windsor Castle. Except for the occasional chirping of birds, the surroundings were extremely quiet at this time. No one came to disturb the lady's thoughts, allowing her to breathe the fresh air among the green grass.

After learning the news of Charlotte's pregnancy, Charles, who was overjoyed, immediately wrote a long letter, almost flatteringly thanking his wife for her efforts, and repeatedly promised that he would do everything possible to repay her for her hard work. However, because he continued to be busy with other affairs, he did not write a word to Charlotte for a long time, so it was normal for Charlotte to be angry - pregnant women are always worried about gains and losses, and Charles is full of bad deeds. Charlotte's "criminal record" has made Charlotte's doubts reach the extreme. Coupled with the fact that Charles is not by her side at this time, this resentment will naturally become stronger and stronger.

"Humph, men are all like this, they have no heart at all. No matter how much you love him, he will be indifferent. He doesn't even bother to look at you. He knows that he is busy with mind-numbing things all day long! And God knows which woman he is hanging out with! Charlotte frowned slightly and thought angrily, "I will definitely...make him suffer a lot when I turn around!"

Of course, how much of this gritted vow can come true is open to question.

that's all. Charlotte spent the morning wandering among the meadows and woods. However, during this leisurely stroll, she always caressed her belly unconsciously, as if she was afraid of disturbing the child.

Since learning that she was pregnant, Charlotte has changed her past personality and has become much quieter. Except for walking outside with Her Majesty the Queen every day, she basically no longer shows up outside. Even if you come out for some air occasionally. She also doesn't do strenuous exercise and pays special attention to protecting her unborn child.

Although even she knew that at this point in time, this was just a psychological effect. In fact, the fetus in her belly would not have much impact on her actions, but she still did it subconsciously. .

This is probably the path that every woman who is about to become a mother must go through.

Just when Charlotte felt that the walking time was almost enough, she planned to go back to rest. In her trance, she seemed to hear a call coming from the woods nearby.

"Charlotte! My good niece! Come here!"

Um?

This greeting suddenly woke Charlotte up from her thoughts.

However. Because this call was so bizarre, the next moment, she suspected that she was auditory hallucinations due to her worries.

However, as if knowing that she would still be hesitant, the call continued.

"Charlotte, come here!"

With a kind of hesitation, Charlotte frowned and then looked around. After confirming that there was someone not far away and that she could call for help at any time, she walked over gently.

Soon, a man walked out from the shadows of several trees and looked at her solemnly.

"Hey, good boy! I finally see you!"

This is a middle-aged man with short blond hair. There are some wrinkles on his forehead, but he can still see a bit of youthful handsomeness. He was wearing a black coat, and although he was not rich, he was still quite decent. You can see the temperament of an artist in him.

And his blue eyes were full of excitement at this time. It seemed like he was about to burst into tears.

The Treville family's iconic golden hair, and the outline that is inexplicably similar to Ciel. And this tone and address... Although he had not reported his name yet, a strange feeling made Charlotte confirm who this person was in an instant - even though she had been speaking since she was 5 years old. They had not seen each other for nearly twenty years.

Edgar de Treville, Charles's father, his cousin and father-in-law, was a passerby who had disappeared from their lives for twenty years and only appeared by chance on the eve of their wedding last year.

A libertine who killed his wife but chose to flee.

Charlotte opened her eyes slightly, then reached out her hand to cover her mouth.

In her heart, she had already thought that this person had disappeared forever - and she did not regret it. However, she did not expect that one day, he would suddenly appear in front of her!

This was such a huge surprise that her mind went blank for a moment.

After a while, she fell into a strange dilemma.

What should I call him? dad? uncle?

Nothing seems right.

"Child, I know this is a surprise to you, and you definitely don't know what to do." The middle-aged man waved his hand with a smile, "It doesn't matter, don't feel embarrassed, just call me whatever you want, even if It doesn’t matter if you don’t pay attention.”

Under the comfort of the middle-aged man, Charlotte finally calmed down.

Then, she looked at the other person with suspicion, "You are...how did you get in?"

Out of disgust with her father-in-law's past misdeeds, she completely adopted her father-in-law's advice, not even using 'you'.

"Oh, don't worry, I didn't commit a crime. I came in with the Duchess of Marlborough as a painter. She is now my... well, my good friend." Mr. Edgar de Treville bowed to Charlotte with a smile on his face, and then waved his hand, "This lady is the third wife of the current Duke of Marlborough. Well, you probably don't know that the duke is already very old, so the young lady usually lives a lonely life. As her hired painter, I am now accompanying her to relieve her boredom. This time I also came here with her."

Although what this cousin said was not entirely true, Charlotte soon heard the clue from his tone.

After he ran to the UK, he changed his name and became a painter. He hooked up with a lady, and then mixed in the social circle with her relationship, and even got into Windsor Castle.

Even at this age, he still looks handsome and tall, with a slightly vicissitudes of life. He is indeed full of the unique charm of middle-aged people... Maybe after middle age, my husband will also look like this?

However, in the eyes of Charlotte, who is already familiar with his various bad deeds, his behavior can only feel a kind of disgust.

This man is really disgusting! How can he find women who are deceived everywhere!

"Oh, congratulations on your success," Charlotte responded to him coldly with a sense of disgust. "Then why did you come to me?"

"After hearing that you are pregnant, I was so excited that I couldn't help but want to come to see you. Child, you must not believe it? How excited I was after hearing this news! I... I am going to be a grandfather..." The middle-aged man's tone was full of excitement, even with a little trembling, "I can't be there in person to send blessings when you get married, and maybe we won't see each other in the future. So... So I plan to come to see you no matter what."

However, his loving confession did not receive any enthusiastic response from his daughter-in-law.

"If you don't want to cause trouble to us and your grandchildren, then you should know that it is best for you to disappear from the world quietly... Why bother us?" Charlotte interrupted Edgar with a sneer.

Charlotte's heartless words made the middle-aged man speechless for a moment, staring at his daughter-in-law in a daze.

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However, Charlotte was not moved at all and continued to look at him coldly. She did not show any respect for him at all.

"Child, for the sake of your father and your husband, please don't be so heartless... Think about it, do you remember? I was so good to you back then! I didn't object to Dad's arrangement at all. I have regarded you as my own daughter since I was a child. I heard the news that you will marry Charles, and I am definitely one of the happiest people!" After being stunned for a moment, Edgar sighed, "I know that Charles and you are very resentful of me, and I have no right to ask you to forgive me, but... please don't doubt Dad's blessing for you, okay?"

In front of such a confession from her uncle, Charlotte was silent.

Since the other party had said this, it was really difficult for her to say anything more.

She wanted to scold this ungrateful middle-aged man again, but she couldn't say it out loud.

Yes, although her childhood memories were vague, she did have some impressions of this uncle in her mind.

At that time, the handsome and talented uncle did leave an indescribable admiration in her young heart.

It's a pity... Under such an outstanding appearance, there is such a kind heart! Charlotte couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Even if he is not considered as her father-in-law, he is also a member of the Treville family after all.

"Well, I accept your blessing, sir." Her tone softened a little. "Thank you."

"That's great..." Seeing that Charlotte accepted his blessing despite some reservations, the middle-aged man finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Charlotte, I know you are a good child!"

"I will convey your blessing to Charles at the same time, sir." Charlotte raised her eyebrows, obviously not wanting to say anything more to him, "We both wish you good health and all the best. Well, if you have nothing else to say, I will go back to rest first, goodbye, sir."

Because Charles has made it clear that he wants to break off relations with him, Charlotte doesn't want to have anything to do with this cousin anymore, and she doesn't want to talk to him more.

"Wait! Charlotte!" Just as Charlotte was about to turn around and leave, "Today, in addition to blessing, I have to ask you for a favor, my good niece..."

The smile on Charlotte's face suddenly disappeared.

So those blessings just now were not from pure emotions, but also mixed with flattery before asking for help?

Really... That's right, I shouldn't have expected anything from this person.

"You want me to help you?" She glanced at Edgar with some displeasure, "What can I do for you, sir?"

"Do you know about Agnes?" After saying this name, Edgar first looked around, and after making sure that no one was approaching at this time, he finally seemed to relax a little. "Did Charles mention it to you?"

"Charles mentioned that she seemed to be looking for you? For Charles' mother's matter." Charlotte answered in a low voice.

To her disappointment, Edgar's face showed no abnormality.

However, she immediately understood what was going on.

"She...she is already in England, and she found you?"

"You are right, that's the situation. That's why I need your help." Edgar sighed gloomily, "This silly girl doesn't know how to make everyone feel more comfortable!" (To be continued ~^~)