Chapter 45 Lauren couldn't control herself and squatted down. She looked up at Charlie and said, "She didn't hurt Leo, right?" But Charlie looked at her without speaking, which made Lauren more nervous and worried about Leo. Lauren felt she couldn't even breathe as if her heart was grabbed by someone. Charlie was originally very satisfied with the story he made up. But when he saw that Lauren was only concerned about Leo, but didn't care about him at all even if he was standing right before her. Charlie was a little disappointed and thought, "Why did she just ask about her son? Didn't I mean anything to her? Why didn't she show any concern to me?" Though Charlie was a little disappointed, he didn't show it on his face. He was pretending to tell a true story to Lauren and implied her he was a good father. Charlie knew Lauren too well. It was more effective to take a soft attitude when he was facing Lauren. Although now Lauren forget him completely, but Charlie could feel her personality had not changed. When he came to know that Lauren had forgotten him, Charlie even wanted to see her immediately and tell her about everything. Charlie wanted Lauren to remember what happened between them. But he decided not to do that. Charlie thought if he told her everything, Lauren would definitely not believe it. And she even wanted to take Leo away. Therefore, Charlie made a plan. He wanted Lauren to remember all that by herself. Lauren now didn't know about what Charlie was thinking and she came to believe him and buy his story. Lauren put her feet into Charlie's shoes and thought if Leo was her child and someone tried use Leo to threaten her, she would also put on her guards to protect Leo. Thinking of this, Lauren forgave what Charlie did before. She took a deep breath and asked Charlie, "What happened later? Was Leo injured?" "She only cares about Leo! Didn't she see his bruises? Why didn't she care about me?" Charlie thought. He glanced at Lauren and didn't want to mention Leo, "I don't wan to talk about this right now. Then Charlie lowered his head and pretended to look painful. Seeing this, Lauren got more worried. She wanted to ask Charlie more but she was afraid that she might hear some bad news. She couldn't imagine that the lovely Leo got hurt. "Miss. Bennett," Charlie said to Lauren and continued his story, "I hope you can understand me." Lauren nodded. She knew the reason why Charlie treated her like that was that he cared so much about Leo." Then Charlie continued. "I admitted my mistake. Now I know that you are actually the lost daughter of Mr. Bennett. I hope you can forgive me." Lauren smiled and looked sincere, saying, "I know it was because you cared too much about Leo." Charlie stared at Lauren for a while, and suddenly said, "Leo likes you and I also think you are a good person. Can I call you ed her eyebrows. 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.