Chapter 85

At around 4:00 pm, Nicholas lit a cigarette by the floor-to-ceiling window, exhaling a thin stream of smoke as he gazed outside. A soft hum came from behind him. He turned to see Charlotte fast asleep, her face resting in a sweet smile. His lips curled into a gentle smile of his own. Just then, the phone on the nightstand suddenly vibrated. Nicholas glanced over. It was Charlotte's phone. Seeing her eyebrows twitch slightly, he checked the caller ID—Abigail. "Who is it?" Charlotte mumbled sleepily. "Looks like your best friend, Abigail," Nicholas replied. "Darling, take the call for me and tell her I'm asleep. I'll call her back later." Her voice was drowsy and indifferent before she completely drifted off again. He picked up the phone and answered. "You brat! Why did you take so long to pick up?" The moment the call connected, Abigail's bright and sweet voice rang out. "This is Nicholas Jakeman, Charlotte's boyfriend. She's asleep right now but said she would call you ba