Chapter 99

• "I have no idea what the two of you are trying to tell me," Mr. Benjamin said, his confusion evident as he set his fork down and clasped his hands together. "Who are you, exactly?" he asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.
• Chase slipped his hand into Charlotte's, a gentle gesture of support. "She lied about being Mia, for good reasons that we can't disclose," Chase explained. "But this is Charlotte," he clarified, his voice calm and steady. "Dad, it's not a big deal. She has her reasons, and I just had to tell you. She wanted you to know," he said, exchanging a reassuring glance with Charlotte.
• Mr. Benjamin sighed heavily, his expression clouded with thoughts of Heather. "I need a moment," he said, pushing his chair back and standing up. "I'm exhausted."