The next morning, Bella came out of her bedroom and found Charles was packing his stuff.
“Charles, are you leaving?”
“Yes, the director of the lab called me back for the new program. Are you happy now?” Charles raised his head and looked at Bella.
Bella had been so eager to see Charles go. But now he was leaving she felt quite sad.
“It’s okay. I am leaving but I know you will be happy with James.”
Charles reached out his hand and rubbed Bella’s hair. And then he walked downstairs with his suitcase. He had already called a taxi, which was waiting for him outside. He waved goodbye to Bella then got into the cab.
That evening, everyone was back together in the house.
Tony and Sybil were sat together, the absolute picture of happiness.
Bella envied them. She and James had encountered s
