“So, how did it go?” Charles blurted out right when he saw us. Sophie was still hiding behind me, so I took the chance to open the car door for her while staying as her shield from everyone. “Did you become mute?” Charles was staring at me, not even moving from the spot, his arms were now crossed in front of his chest as he was slowly growing upset that I had ignored him. “No, not really.” I closed the door behind Sophie after making sure she safely got in without hitting her head. “So?” He raised his brows. “Passed.” “Really.” He sounded like he didn’t believe me at all. “Yes, really.” “You’re not joking.” His mouth stayed wide open. “I am not. And you better close your mouth before a fly gets in. Or you want to join the pigeons?” I hinted up above us where the pigeons were flying