Chapter 1294: Chapter 1294: He’s Being Strange
Then, Charlotte Thompson quickly helped Mr. Thompson to the main seat.
"I was busy with work this afternoon and had my phone on silent, I completely forgot about it."
Hearing what Mr. Thompson just said, Charlotte Thompson spoke out, "I’m sorry, did I make you all worried?"
"Knowing you’re sorry, come and sit down to start the meal already—what are you still standing there for?" Mr. Thompson said.
Charlotte Thompson paused for a moment, and although she hadn’t yet called the children to eat, the hungry kids were already seated around the dining table.
All of Charlotte Thompson’s brothers except for Henry Thompson and Joshua Thompson, who were busy with company affairs, were also at the dining table.
"Where’s Justin?"
Charlotte Thompson looked around but did not see Justin Battleson; just as she was about to go upstairs to look for him, Justin Battleson came down from the staircase.
"You’re back?"
Upon seeing Charlotte Thompson, the frown between Justin Battleson’s brows tightened, but the expression on his face revealed not only deep concern but also a hint of complexity in his eyes.
"Sorry for worrying you, the conversation with my business partner went a bit long, I lost track of time."
Justin Battleson gave Charlotte Thompson an apologetic smile then took her hand, leading her to the dining table as well.
Since Charlotte Thompson had already had dinner at XTZ with Mr. Carter and wasn’t very hungry, she just nibbled a little and put down her utensils. She explained that she still had some work to do and then went upstairs to her room.
"You’re busier than all of us every day," Jake Thompson said, resting his cheek on his hand.
"Justin Battleson, are you overworking my little sister?" Felix Thompson seemed to recall something and glanced over at Justin Battleson.
However, Justin Battleson’s expression was rather indifferent; it was clear he was lost in thought and did not hear what Felix Thompson said.
"What’s up with today? It’s all so strange..."
Felix Thompson rolled his eyes in confusion, then turned to look at James Thompson beside him.
However, James Thompson did not respond to him.
...
With the arrival of the rest of Charlotte Thompson’s brothers in Druarus, they naturally stayed at the Thompson Family villa, so Justin Battleson and Charlotte Thompson returned to their own villa to stay the night.
On the way home, the two of them were silent, but for most of the time, Charlotte Thompson was busy organizing the remaining documents in her hands, unaware of Justin Battleson’s reaction.
"Finally done."
After arriving at the villa, Charlotte Thompson stretched her somewhat stiff neck and shoulders, murmuring softly with a sense of relief.
Charlotte Thompson glanced at Justin Battleson walking beside her and her brows slowly furrowed.
Once the pair returned to their room, Charlotte Thompson reached out and grabbed Justin Battleson’s hand.
"Is something the matter? You seem a bit off today," she said.
Justin Battleson’s reaction was indeed very different from usual, prompting Charlotte Thompson to grow suspicious.
Looking at Charlotte Thompson’s hand gripping his wrist, Justin Battleson’s fingertips twitched, breaking free to take hold of her hand instead.
Looking up at Charlotte Thompson, Justin Battleson gently rubbed her palm with his fingertips, then finally spoke slowly:
"Charlotte, don’t you have something you want to tell me?"
"Huh?"
Caught off guard by Justin Battleson’s sudden question, Charlotte Thompson felt puzzled for a moment and then nodded at Justin Battleson.
What Charlotte Thompson failed to notice, however, was a trace of complex emotions fleeting through Justin Battleson’s eyes.