Sure enough, Charlie could never compare to Joel, not in Elsie's heart. She was able to accept the fact that Joel had an illegitimate child, yet when Charlie had been in the same situation, she hadn't even batted an eye at him. The mere thought of her leaving him without bothering to ask for an explanation stirred a strong sense of wrath in Charlie.
He strode back into the car and leaned back against the driver seat, suddenly realizing that his behaviour was ridiculous. Even when she was the only one he had devoted all his love to, he was worth so little to her.
Days might have seemed like years to Elsie, but she was now happier than Charlie could ever be. She was living a comfortable life, being showered in her suitors'—Joel's and Christopher's—attention. Charlie felt bitter and upset j
