CHAPTER 59

Charlotte's POV

I hung the call-up and let out a sigh. I looked out the window. I sighed, tired. I hadn't meant to sleep off at Asher's place and had no idea I would sleep for that long. Mom must be so worried that I had slept out again without informing her beforehand or telling her where I was last night.

The cab man told me he had arrived, and I thanked him and paid him for his services. I got out of the car and walked to my front door.

I walked up the path to my front door, feeling a mix of emotions: guilt, anxiety, and exhaustion. I had spent the night at Asher's house, and now

I knocked on the door, and after a few seconds, my mom opened it. Her expression was a mix of surprise and worry, like she had been up all night waiting for me. I felt even more guilty. I had seen missed calls from her earlier, but I wanted to face her and explain. Like the last time, I didn't mean to sleep over at Asher's place.

"Charlotte?" Mom called, and I gave a sheepish smile.

"Hi, Mom," I mumbled, a