"Charles, don't you think you're a bit on edge?" It was not just Sean. Even Noelle thought Charles might be taking things too far.

Before long, Charles's phone buzzed to life. He glanced at the caller ID, a smirk playing on his lips, and shook the phone in front of Sean and Noelle. "Talk about perfect timing." Charles swiped to answer the call. "Hello!"

"Charles, it's me, your uncle!"

"I know," Charles said with a half-smile. "What's up, Uncle? What's got you calling me out of the blue today?"

got some time tomorrow? Let's catch up! It's been ages since we last hung out, right?" Milo's voice was firm

casually holding Noelle's hand in the other, his fingers playing with hers absentmindedly. "You're in Brookville, Uncle?" Charles asked, his voice giving nothing away. On the other end, Milo tensed up before replying, "Yeah, Janet's been

Milo was clearly taken aback, not expecting Charles's usual calm to break into

make time to see you tomorrow. It's been what, three years since that

did not put much stock in his uncle Milo's feelings. Poor Milo could not even muster a comeback. Even though

should be welcomed, so I'll pick the spot. I'll let you know tomorrow,

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