Charlotte had to walk Harry home before going back to her own house. On the way, she met Madison and Utter talking and laughing. She greeted Madison but ignored Utter.

“Hi, Maddy,” she greeted with a smile. “Shouldn’t you be at work?”

“I was fired.”

“What?”

She nodded and went on to tell what happened, but she hid the part where she slapped Riele. “I pleaded with him to forgive me, but he was adamant,” she shrugged.

“I don’t think that makes any sense.” ...