Chapter 694 Open And Honest
The carved bench was comfortable to sit on because it was covered with a thick cushion.
On the table next to them were the tea and snacks sent by the servant just now, as well as the fresh plate of fruit Charlotte had just served. It was a complete set of breakfast!
It was spring. As a result, it was pleasant to sip tea while basking in the warm spring sun.
Charlotte picked up the tea and took a sip. She narrowed her eyes, looking quite relaxed.
On the other hand, Buckley, who was next to her, felt wronged.
He took a careful look at Charlotte and asked tentatively, "Dear, do I... get any tea?"
Charlotte paused and turned to look at him.
"Do you want it too?"
Buckley nodded rapidly.
Soon after, he watched Charlotte as she poured him a glass of warm water from the pot beside her.
"You can have some water. It's good for your health."
Buckley was rendered speechless.
As he stared at the glass of plain water in front of him, he couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry.
"My dear, I've injured my legs and ribs. My stomach is in good shape! So it's fine to drink tea, right?"
"Who said so?" Charlotte rebutted calmly. "Didn't you know that tea is bad for recovery? Please be more mindful of your food intake."
As soon as she finished her sentence, she continued to drink the tea and eat her food.
Buckley knew there was no way he could drink tea today after being lectured by her.
In the end, he could only pick up the plain water to drink.
Fortunately, he was uninterested in drinking tea in such a peaceful setting.
Later, the two of them just sat quietly under the sun.
Many things had happened recently, yet they sat together without saying anything as if they were almost telepathic.
After all, they had been married for over 20 years.
Many things had already formed a tacit understanding with them in their hearts.
There was no need to say it, nor did they want to say it. They had already grasped it through eye contact.
Even so, Buckley still mentioned Clint's attempted murder to her after much deliberation.
He had, after all, handled this matter in such a way for the sake of the Dawsons.
Charlotte, the only remaining member of the Dawson family, had the right to know about the matter.
Upon hearing that, Charlotte was not surprised at all.
She also told him about the few times Sue had come looking for her after remaining silent for a long.
In an instant, Buckley's heart was filled with mixed emotions when he heard that.
After a long time, he sighed with emotion. "I'm the one to blame. If I hadn't been so indecisive, I wouldn't have caused harm to you all. Charlotte, sorry for hurting you all these years."
Charlotte's face stiffened.
Her eyes darkened. However, she pretended not to care about it and let out a snort.
"Who cares about it?"
Despite her words, she couldn't help but well up in tears of affection.
Buckley couldn't help but giggle when he saw this.
Suddenly, he reached out to grab her hand.
"Dear, I love you."
Charlotte immediately froze.
How long had it been since she last heard this?
Perhaps with Buckley's introverted personality, had she actually heard this sentence before today?
Buckley had always been a doer, not simply a talker. He usually did a lot of things silently, but he wouldn't announce it to anyone.
As a result, Charlotte always secretly complained about him.
He was indeed too dull!
Charlotte first thought that she would not hear any nice words from his mouth in this life.
However, he actually said it at this moment.
Stunned, she turned around and stared at him.
Buckley sighed as he held her hand. He said, "I used to think that it's not important to say them in words as long as I do my best."
"But I've overlooked the fact that some people will misunderstand me. Besides, without communication, the relationship would get more complicated with time."
"Charlotte, I'm sorry. I've never sweet-talked you over the years. I will make up for you in the future."
"I've finally figured it out. Communication is really crucial in relationships. Without it, there is a risk of misunderstanding."
Charlotte gave a violent shudder.
At that moment, she felt as if her heart had been slashed open, letting him see the secret hidden deep inside her heart.
She lifted the corners of her mouth and said, "What are you talking about? I didn't get you wrong."
"You did."
Buckley stated emphatically, "I am not dumb. I can see that, but I didn't know how to express it before. Since I have the chance to say it today, I will tell you everything."
His tone suggested that he was ready to be open and honest.
For a moment, Charlotte unexpectedly became nervous.
She couldn't help but press her lips together and curse in her heart!
They had been married for 20 years and shared a bed every night.
She could even portray his appearance with her eyes closed. How could she be nervous because of him?
Even though she thought so in her heart, the tightening of her body still betrayed her true feelings.
Buckley answered slowly in a deep voice, "I know. You've misunderstood me before for liking Sue. In fact, you've already discovered that nothing happened between Sue and me that night."
"But you still assume, deep down, that when you went abroad, I regarded Sue as your substitute and fell in love with her."
"So, even if you don't say it, I can sense your resentment and hatred for me through the years."
"That hatred makes me feel helpless at times, but I'm not sure how to explain to you. Because no matter what I say, you'll disregard it as an excuse."
"I'm not sure whether you believe what I'm saying now, but I still want to say that I've never been in love with her."
"I've always loved you, Charlotte. I will love you for the rest of my life."
"So, please don't take these unnecessary misunderstandings to sour our relationship, okay? After so many years together, you should have a good understanding of my personality."
"You are well aware of the type of person I am. I don't need to fool you. After all, I believe that meeting one's true love in life is not easy."
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