Chapter 16: Coming Back from School

The dinner ended with everyone silently focused on their plates. As they finished eating, a phone call came in, breaking the quiet of the living room. Wendy picked up the phone and heard her brother's anxious voice, “Where are you right now? I’m coming to get you!” Wendy took a deep breath, “I’m still at Kairia's house. Claire, don’t worry, I’m fine.” But Claire was already driving towards them, insisting, “Stay where you are. I’ll be there soon!” After ending the call, Wendy looked at her phone with a puzzled expression. Baron Grandpa came over and chuckled, “Your brother really cares about you!” Wendy smiled awkwardly, “He’s just suddenly being like this.” “No worries. He’ll see you’re fine and won’t say anything,” assured Baron Grandpa. They chatted in the living room until Claire arrived. Ignoring the butler's attempts to calm him, he rushed inside and grabbed Wendy’s hand to pull her away. Baron Grandpa stepped in to reassure him, “Claire, we only invited her over as a guest