"Thank you," Charlotte said softly.
Ethan didn't respond. He stood at the door for a moment, and then strode away.
Charlotte watched his back as he left, sitting on the bed without moving. She didn't notice when her fingers pressed the answer key until Ava's concerned voice sounded. "Charloty? What's wrong?"
Charlotte snapped back to reality, looking at the phone screen. Through her blurry vision, she saw Ava's worried face.
"What's wrong?" Ava's softened voice carried a hint of caution.
Charlotte shook her head lightly. "Nothing."
Ava asked, "Did Ethan go over?"
Charlotte nodded slightly. "Yes."
Ava asked, "Did you tell him?"
"I'm sorry," Ava apologized guiltily. "I was afraid you'd regret it."
Charlotte shook her head slightly. "It's okay."
"Then you two..." Ava hesitated, gla
