Chapter 5

I put it on speaker.

Edward's voice was cold as ice.

"Charlotte, where did you go?" he demanded.

I didn't say a word.

He was clearly holding back his anger.

"Everyone's been looking for you. Do you even realize what kind of event this is?" he snapped.

Sophia interjected softly.

"Edward, don't be so harsh on Charlotte. It's all my fault," she said.

Edward's tone softened a bit.

"She's just been spoiled," he said.

The doctor paused for a moment while wrapping my hand.

I stared at the bandage.

"Is there anything else?" I asked.

There was a brief silence…