Chapter 66

Brian really knew how to hold a grudge. Was he really that petty? And did he truly not understand why Charlotte had run away in the first place? Charlotte let out a cold laugh. "Do you really expect me to stay here and let you take advantage of me? Let me remind you, Brian, this is a lawful country. We're standing in a kindergarten, of all places. You'd better watch yourself. If I so much as raise my voice, those children outside will come running to see what's going on. You'll end up thoroughly humiliated." Finishing her threat, she turned and reached for the door, fully intending to leave. But the handle refused to turn. Someone had locked the door from the outside. Charlotte twisted the knob a few more times, then gave the door a hard shake. It didn't budge. Her anger flared. She began pounding on the door, shouting toward the hallway, "Henry! Open this door right now!" Outside, Henry pretended not to hear a thing. He was the one who had locked the door. There was no way he wo