The brothers fawn over their cousin Charlotte.
"Charlotte!" River hugged her, spinning her around. Charlotte giggled.
"Look at you! You're glowing!"
Charlotte laughed. "That's thanks to the three-month vacation."
"Hey, my favorite doctor." She pulled Oliver into a hug.
"Four long months without hearing from you," Oliver complained.
"Sorry! I'll remember that I own a phone next time," Charlotte joked.
Oliver laughs carefree, causing wrinkles to form around his eyes.
Maya has never seen him laugh like this before; his smiles and laughter are usually polite. Charlotte must be really special to make him feel this carefree.
Charlotte's eyes fell on Maya and lingered for a few seconds before she diverted her gaze. Maya froze, nearly dropping the potatoes and chicken she had just taken out of the oven.
She blew air into her cheeks, trying to calm her nerves. Charlotte's stare overwhelmed her greatly.