Getting spoiled in a woman dominating world Chapter 607: The past that lingers [2]

Brandon looked at her for a quiet moment.

Then he leaned in and kissed her.

Charlotte’s breath caught against his lips as he held the kiss.

"There is no difference."

Charlotte’s golden eyes trembled slightly as she looked at him.

"All of you are Charlotte. Whether your eyes are green, golden, or blue... you’re still my Big Sister. Every version of you."

His thumb brushed lightly along her cheek, wiping away a faint trace of moisture that had gathered near her eye.

"You’ve protected me. And you’ve loved me in your own way... just like the others. I love you too."

He gave her a small, sincere smile "There isn’t a ’real’ one that matters more. You’re all Charlotte. And you’re all my Big Sister."

"I don’t care which version of you is sitting here with me. As long as it’s you... that’s enough for me."

"And... don’t blame yourself thinking you failed me. The time storm wasn’t something you could have stopped alone. You did everything you could. That’s all I’ve ever needed from you."

His thumb brushed under her eye once more.

"So stop calling yourself a bad Big Sister and saying you’re just a fragment that doesn’t measure up. You’re here and holding me. That’s more than enough."

"That’s the Big Sister I came back to..."

Charlotte’s arms wrapped around his neck once more.

She leaned forward and pressed her face against the side of his neck, holding onto him tightly as a soft, shaky breath escaped her lips.

"Kael..."

For a moment, she simply stayed there in his arms, letting his words settle over the guilt she had been carrying.

---

While Brandon remained upstairs with Charlotte, Elize reached down to the kitchen.

When she stepped inside, she found Florence and Ravene still there.

Florence was carefully checking the pots on the stove, while Ravene stood nearby arranging plates and side dishes.

Walking to them, Elize spoke "Florence. You’re pregnant now. You need to start taking better care of yourself."

Ravene’s hands paused for a moment as she glanced between the two of them.

Florence blinked once, then let out a soft laugh "I know. But it’s still early. I’m only four weeks pregnant. My body doesn’t even feel that different yet."

Elize’s eyes narrowed slightly "Four weeks is still pregnant."

"That means no overworking yourself in the kitchen and no lifting anything heavy. You’ve already been through a lot these past days with Kael missing. Your body needs rest more than ever now."

Ravene set down the plate in her hands and stepped a little closer, "I said the same thing, but she is not listening, Elize."

"Even if it’s still early, you shouldn’t push yourself. We can handle more of the work from now on."

Florence raised both hands in a small, placating gesture, though the fond smile on her face didn’t fade.

"I understand, I understand. I’ll be careful."

She glanced between the two women with warm eyes. "But I’m really fine right now. The doctor said everything looks normal, and I don’t want everyone treating me like I’m fragile already."

Elize exhaled softly "...Just don’t be stubborn about it. If you feel even a little tired, you sit down."

Florence’s expression softened at the quiet concern in her voice.

Without saying anything more, she stepped forward and gently wrapped her arms around Elize, pulling her into a warm hug.

"Yes, yes. I’ll listen to my reliable Big Sister Elize."

Elize sighed and hugged her back.

Florence let out a soft sigh and murmured "I’ll be careful. I promise. Four weeks is still early, and I have done this two times before already... so don’t worry."

Hearing this, Elize shook her head helplessly with a chuckle.

Seeing them, Ravene’s eyes softened, and suddenly her mobile suddenly rang.

She glanced down at the screen, "...It’s Naevora."

"When Kael first went missing... I told her he went out on a short vacation and that it would only be a few days. I didn’t want her to panic or start digging too deeply while we still didn’t know anything."

"She’s calling again now."

Elize gave a small nod "Answer it. Tell her Kael is back."

Ravene accepted the call and raised the phone to her ear "Naevora. Yes... it’s me."

A brief pause followed as the voice on the other end spoke.

Ravene’s eyes flicked toward Elize and Florence before she continued "Mm. About that... Brandon is back. He returned earlier today."

Another short silence came from the other side of the line.

"Yes. He’s fine. He’s at the mansion right now."

Florence glanced at Elize and muttered "The Headmistress of the academy, Esmery... she also called and asked about him the other day."

"Seems like a tournament was also going on when he went missing..."

---

Brandon remained seated on the edge of the bed and leaned back slightly on his hands as he watched her.

Charlotte stood a short distance away with her back partially turned toward him.

She had already dried off properly and was now about to get dressed.

He stood up and walked to her "Let me help you, Char."

Charlotte smiled and handed him the bra without a word.

Brandon took it and opened the cups, then gently guided her closer until she stood between his knees.

He slipped the straps over her shoulders first, letting the fabric hang loosely against her chest.

Then, with both hands, he carefully lifted her breasts and began settling them into the cups one at a time.

His palms pressed firmly against the soft flesh as he stuffed each breast into the bra.

He gave both of them a slow squeeze once they were in place before finally reaching around her back.

Brandon fastened the clasp, giving the band a light tug to make sure it sat properly.

Next came her panties.

Charlotte stepped a little closer and lifted one foot, then the other, as Brandon held the fabric open for her.

He guided the panties up along her long legs, his fingers trailing lightly over her calves and thighs as the soft material rose higher.

When they reached her hips, he carefully adjusted the waistband into place, smoothing the fabric against her skin with both hands and letting his palms stay briefly over the curve of her ass before pulling away.

After that, he helped her into her shorts.

Charlotte stepped into them, and Brandon tugged the fabric up her legs, settling the waistband around her hips with another small adjustment.

Finally, he picked up her t-shirt. Charlotte raised her arms, and he pulled the soft fabric down over her head and torso, guiding it past her bra and smoothing the hem around her waist.

Charlotte’s lips curved into a small smile.

She reached out and lightly brushed her fingers through his hair "Are you free tomorrow? I was thinking we could go out for a while."

Brandon gave a small nod "Yeah. I’m free."

"Good," she said softly. "Then it’s settled."

At that moment, they heard Elize’s voice from downstairs "Kael, Charlotte, come down; lunch is ready."