Charlotte wondered, 'Hasn't Veronica long been protected by Jason?'

She looked at Veronica from top to bottom, whose dress was stained, and the cuffs were dirty. She wasn't wearing any expensive jewelry on her neck or wrists as she did before.

It didn't look like she was being protected.

Charlotte showed blatant shock in her eyes.

Veronica felt her self-esteem being thwarted. Ignoring the fact that she was still being clutched by the wrist, she shouted, "Charlotte, ...