Charlotte's discovery and death

Charlotte discovers Humbert's secret diary, which reveals his true feelings for Lolita and his contempt for her. Enraged and heartbroken, she writes letters to Lolita and others, denouncing him. As she rushes to mail the letters, she is struck and killed by a car. Humbert, upon learning of her death, feels a mixture of relief and guilt. He destroys the letters and begins to plan how to retrieve Lolita from camp and begin a new life with her.