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“ Charlie ! ” Ryan called in a cold voice as his face turned a frown at once .

“ What are you doing here ? ”

“ I just came back from Finland and I decided to check up on you ” Charlie said smiling

“ Leave this minute ” Ryan ordered in a hoarse tone

“ You are the only family I have Rys ” Charlie said in a sober voice his face dropped sadly

“ Family ? ” Ryan asked as he let out a loud scoff

“ You are not my family Charlie ” Ryan snorted

“ Rys I am sorry it happened ” Charlie apologized

“ Sorry ! You are sorry but your sorry can not do a thing now Charlie you ruined my love life ” Ryan snapped angrily

“ Ryan I swear on my mother's grave , I knew not what it was with me ” Charlie said tears glistening in his eyes

“ Do not dare swear by Mrs Gold's name ” Ryan warned as Charlie sniffed in silence , regret , pains could be seen in his eyes

“ you did that evil to me Charlie, you are no family to me ” Ryan snapped angrily as he slammed the door on Charlie's face . Charlie was more tha
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