As soon as the call connected, before the sullen-faced Joshua Thompson could say anything, the other brothers had already crowded around.
"Charlotte, what's wrong with you? Did something happen?"
"Yeah, what on earth have you done? You made your second brother scream like a pig, didn't you?"
"Where are you? At home? You're not injured, are you?"
The brothers bombarded her with questions, while Charlotte Thompson felt like she was on pins and needles, licking her somewhat dry lips and forcing a smile.
"Charlotte Thompson, you better explain yourself clearly to me."
Finally, Joshua, who had been silent up to this point, spoke up. The moment he called her by her full name, it sent a thud to Charlotte's heart.
Obviously, whatever had happened was clear to Charlotte and Joshua, while the other brothers were left in the dark, listening to Joshua's serious tone.
"Joshua, what's with you! Why are you being so harsh on Charlotte?"
