Chapter 94

• What could he say? He felt trapped, yet even deeper than frustration was a sense of determination. He wouldn’t let his father dictate his life any longer, especially not where Charlotte was concerned. “You want to control everything, but this… this is mine to handle.” Each word was laced with defiance, his resolve hardening.
• With that, he turned on his heel, legs moving instinctively toward the door. He’d figure out a way around his father’s watchful eye and get to Charlotte, even if it meant defying the expectations and the restrictions that had bound him for too long.
• As he stormed out, he heard Edward’s voice trailing behind him, tinged with frustration and a protective anger. “You have to consider the implications, son!”