Chapter 19 When Lauren was about to move a little bit , intending to stay away from Charlie , he had already moved and was no longer close to her . This man knew too well how to stay with a woman , not close and not far . Lauren was not dumb . Although she had no experience in romantic relationship , she knew what men thought about . A smart person like Lauren . immediately saw through Charlie . Charlie didn't do this for no reason . He must have feelings for Lauren . But Lauren had no interest in Charlie , and because of Leo , she didn't want the relationship between them to be too complicated . So she wanted to tell Charlie directly that she had no feelings for him at all . After thinking for a moment and organizing the words . Lauren raised her eyes and was about to speak . But Charlie said first . " Miss . Bennett , I am sorry about what I did just now . " Charlie said coldly and distantly , which was different from what he was like before . It seemed that he wanted to keep a distance from her . Lauren was stunned for a moment , not understanding why he changed so quickly and then looked at him in confusion . Charlie looked at her for a while and and then moved away his eyesight , as if he was looking at someone else through Lauren . " You remind me of someone else in the past ." Someone else ? Lauren took a glance of Leo and guessed it must be Leo's mother . People had various speculations about Leo's mother , but the most believed that she had died . Thinking of this , Leo's heart softened , and she began to feel sorry for Leo who had lost his mother since he was little . At the same time she was a little ashamed , because she thought Charlie had feelings for her and she was about to turn him down at that moment . A person like Charlie must have seen lots of beautiful women and how could he fall in love with her at first sight . She thought she was a little narcissistic ! Unlike Lauren's embarrassment , Charlie felt very comfortable . It seemed that he just came to play with his son . Sitting casually on the sand , he started his sand paintings with his sleeves rolled up . Fingertips glide on the flat sand surface , and after a few strokes , a beautiful face appeared . It would be close to evening , and the warm sunlight fell on Charlie's face , making his outstanding facial features more attractive . Charlie was lowering his head , like a sculpture . From Lauren's perspective , Charlie was a serious and charming man . This man , even if he just sat on the sand , he would make people feel his powerful aura and noble temperament . Staring at his handsome side face , Lauren felt she had seen him before . His side face , his eyebrows , and his breath seemed to be engraved in her mind , but it was hard to remember when they met . Lauren was so immersed in her thought that her body even shook . She tried to support the wall before falling . But there was a pair of hands faster than her , holding her arms and protecting her from falling . Lauren looked up , and saw Charlie's eyes , which showed anxiousness . Title: After the Fall by CrushReel In "After the Fall," Whitney Stone's world crumbles when she stumbles upon Jonsen Grant's hidden IUI with his terminally ill mentor, Daisy Lynn, mere days before their impending nuptials. As their once-unbreakable bond fractures, Whitney grapples with betrayal and heartache, forcing her to navigate the aftermath of shattered trust and lost love. Set in a modern backdrop laced with romance and secrecy, this ongoing drama delves deep into the complexities of relationships and the unforeseen challenges that test the strength of love. The glow-up trope takes a poignant turn as Whitney confronts the harsh reality of Jonsen's concealed past, unraveling a web of emotions that lead to unexpected revelations. "After the Fall" stands out for its intricate exploration of human emotions amidst secrets unveiled and hearts broken. With a blend of modern storytelling and romantic elements interwoven with themes of resilience and self-discovery, this narrative promises readers a captivating journey through love's tumultuous terrain. Discover the unfolding saga of "After the Fall" available to read online at CrushReel.