Chapter 172

However, Charlie did not want to say anything about the villa he was about to receive because of Elaine’s current attitude. As Charlie was busy in the kitchen, Claire walked over to him before she said in a low voice, “Charlie, please don’t take my mother’s words to heart. She is just too vain and idealistic.” Charlie deliberately asked, “What did your mother say? I didn’t hear anything at all.” “Alright then, you can continue pretending. It would really be strange if you truly didn’t hear anything at all,” Claire replied as she poke Charlie’s forehead with her finger. Charlie took advantage of this opportunity to hold Claire’s hand at this time. Claire started blushing immediately and she looked around the kitchen before she retracted her hand immediately. However, Charlie refused to let go of her hand. Instead, he brought his hand closer to him as he took a closer look at her hand. Charlie smiled when he saw that Claire was wearing the bracelet that he made her. After that, he