Charlotte took a step forward and grasped Jasmine Clarkson’s outstretched hand.
"It’s enough if Grandma doesn’t blame me."
"How could Grandma blame you? I just regret not keeping you with me back then, not protecting you properly, letting you suffer so much."
While speaking, Jasmine Clarkson hugged Charlotte in her arms.
Hearing these words, Charlotte felt a sour sensation surging in her heart.
Charlotte’s voice was slightly choked, inducing the children nearby to hurry over.
"Mommy, great-grandma, don’t be sad," Grace Thompson spoke up.
"Yes, when you’re sad, it makes us feel bad too," Hank Thompson nodded.
The other children also gathered around, comforting them with their words.
"Great-grandma should always be happy."
"We will always be with Mommy and great-grandma."
The children’s comfort brought a smile to Jasmine Clarkson’s face. She turned her head and looked at Charlotte with a slightly reproachful gaze.
"Look at you, always saying such sentimental things on such a great day for a reunion," she said.
"Grandma, it’s my fault," Charlotte quickly admitted.
Jasmine Clarkson glanced at Justin Battleson sitting nearby, shook her head and said, "No, it’s Justin’s fault. If you must blame someone, blame him."
Quietly nearby but still inexplicably blamed, Justin Battleson felt baffled.
However, seeing Jasmine Clarkson and Charlotte before him, he merely bowed his head and smiled without speaking.
The family was harmoniously joyful, and just then the butler came over to inform Jasmine Clarkson that dinner was ready.
"Come on, children, your great-grandma has prepared your favorite foods," Jasmine Clarkson stood up.
"Thank you, great-grandma!"
Grace Thompson and Olivia Thompson each kissed one of Jasmine Clarkson’s cheeks, delighting her even further.
The children sweet-talked Jasmine Clarkson as they all settled down at the dining table.
"The old lady hasn’t been this happy in a long time, has she?"
A servant nearby couldn’t help but comment.
"Yes," the butler nodded, his eyes expressing a relieved smile. Follow current novᴇls on NovelHub(.)net
Years ago, after Jasmine Clarkson found out about Charlotte and Justin Battleson’s divorce, she had been distressed for a long time and even sent someone to inquire about Charlotte’s whereabouts, only to learn that Charlotte and the Thompson Family had returned to Ashton.
Now that Charlotte was able to return, it was like fulfilling a wish for Jasmine Clarkson.
After dinner, Charlotte had planned to take the children back, but Jasmine Clarkson really couldn’t bear to let them go.
"It’s getting late; let’s not bother taking the kids back. Besides, Stardust Garden has enough rooms, so the kids can stay here," Jasmine Clarkson quickly suggested.
"Grandma, would it disturb your rest?"
Charlotte hesitated, considering Jasmine Clarkson’s age and wondering what would happen if the kids were noisy at night.
"Not at all, I would be too happy watching you and the kids," Jasmine Clarkson shook her head.
While Charlotte hesitated, the little ones also ran up to her.
"Mommy, we’ll be good and listen to great-grandma, we won’t disturb her," they said.
"Yes, Mommy, we want to stay with great-grandma and keep her company," another chimed in.
"Mommy, let us stay here tonight," their pleas continued.
"Mommy, please," they begged.
Nearby, Justin Battleson listened and spoke up, "Since Grandma and the kids both like it, let’s let the kids stay and keep her company."
He paused for a moment, then leaned in a little closer to Charlotte.
"And I also want to have some time alone with Charlotte..." he added softly.