CHAPTER TEN

"Veronica?" Charlotte whispered.

Ryan rubbed his face and nodded. Charlotte bit her lip at the revelation.

"How did she find you?"

Ryan shrugged. He turned on his laptop.

"You're not thinking of... Of letting her in, are you?" Charlotte asked slowly.

"I don't know."

Charlotte knew he meant it. That broke her heart.

"I don't think you're in the right place for that. She might just end up using you again." Charlotte said the last part in a low voice, afraid to hurt his feelings.

"I know. But don't worry, I've moved on." Charlotte shook her head.

"Still. Just stay away."

Ryan passed his hand through his hair and smiled a little.

"I'm fine really. I don't have any feelings for her. I've found someone else." Charlotte's eyes lit up at the new revelation.

"Oh really? And you didn't tell me?" She asked, shocked but happy for him. Ryan's smile was now shy and innocent.

"Well I was going to tell you yesterday but your secret crashed the place." He said, referring to Prince Lucas.

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