Chapter 35 Wait Until You Become Legitimate

William, who had been silent this whole time, suddenly spoke up. "Charlie, come in!" Soon, both Charlie and Gary walked in. I stepped forward. Charlie glanced my way, and I subtly moved to hold Gary's arm. William gave Charlie a firm order, saying, "Apologize." Charlie's eyes turned red instantly. "I won't." "Apologize!" William grabbed Charlie's arm. I had never seen William be so fierce with Charlie. Honestly, it made my heart tighten for a moment. "Can't you talk it out calmly? Why are you grabbing his arm like that?" Charlie burst into tears. Alexis quickly squatted down to hug him, looking distressed. "Don't cry, don't be sad." Charlie clung to her and sobbed even louder. "It's just a craft project. Do we really have to push the child this far? Eleanor, look how upset Charlie is. Are you made of stone? Doesn't this break your heart?" "If he's in the wrong, he should apologize. Crying louder doesn't make him right," I said firmly. I glanced down at Gary, who was still