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?"
