On the way home, everyone in the car was silent. Sitting in the back seat, Emma looked at Charles and Sarah and tried not to say anything so as not to create more awkwardness.

Finally, they arrived at Emma's apartment. Seeing Charles was preparing to escort her upstairs, Emma quickly stopped him and said, "Brother, I can go upstairs by myself. It's so cold outside, go back home." She then got out of the car and ran upstairs quickly.

When they were alone again in the car, Charles ...