Charlotte POV I had known from the start that this is not going to be easy. Living in the same place as your mate, I can see him every day, but he belongs to another woman. I’m also a woman with need. I still remember the taste of his lips as he kissed me tenderly that night. It was the first time he ever showed his affection towards me. I wonder what changed him? “Charlotte, help me to shop for the groceries. We ran out of food here.” Aunt May, one of the housekeepers, called my name from inside the kitchen. I was still in the middle of arranging the plate on the dining table for breakfast. “Aunt May, can you ask mom to go with you instead? I’m not feeling like going out today.” I told her, hoping that she could take my cue to leave me alone. “Your mom will be busy today. Come on

