"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?"

you got some time tomorrow? Let's catch up! It's been ages since we last

he subtly gestured for Sean and Noelle to keep it down. He shifted to a more comfortable spot, lounging back with his phone in one hand while 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 gone for months. She stubbornly refuses to come

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

Charles just laughed softly. "I'll make time to see you tomorrow. It's been what, three years since that

in his uncle Milo's feelings. Poor Milo could not even muster a comeback.

be welcomed, so I'll pick the spot. I'll let you know tomorrow, Uncle. It's getting late,

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