Chapter 297

Charlie wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and habitually carried a faint smile at the corner of his mouth when he spoke. This gave him a scholarly vibe. This was Doria's second encounter with Andrew's family, but unlike Tina, Charlie made her feel inexplicably restrained and uncomfortable. Out of politeness, she engaged in sporadic conversation with Charlie, all the while hoping Andrew would arrive soon and rescue her from the awkward situation. After what felt like an eternity, hurried footsteps echoed from outside. Doria's spirits lifted immediately, and she eagerly glanced toward the door. Soon, the door swung open, and Andrew strode in. He cast a cold glance at Charlie before walking up to Doria and softly asking, "Did he trouble you? Or ask you any strange questions?" Doria, perceptive as ever, instantly understood that Andrew and Charlie's relationship was strained. She carefully recalled their conversation and then shook her head with a smile. "It was just casual chatting