Chapter 243 Petty People Are the Biggest Pains

I had totally forgotten that we were supposed to head back to the old manor together today. The ride was dead quiet. I kept expecting him to scold me and maybe warn me off Charlie, but nothing came. Not a peep. We got to the old manor late at night. Stepping out of the car, I blurted out, "Just so you know, Charlie and I are not close." He stopped in his tracks, gave me an icy side-eye, and said in that low rumble, "I know." Seriously? That was that. He did not say a word, just stepped out of the car and left me standing there, totally confused. I expected him to say something, anything at all. Nope, not a peep from him was heard. It was kind of weird for me. I trailed behind him, heading for the yard, but my mind was elsewhere. I did not even notice when he came to a sudden halt, and bam! I crashed right into his back. He was built like a brick wall, and my face smashed against him. My nose stung, and I clutched it, letting out a sharp hiss of pain. From above, his voice rumbl