The only thing peculiar about this ‘Barbie doll’ was that she was wearing a blue surgical mask that covered everything except for a pair of bright eyes.
This made the others curious about the face hiding behind that mask.
She followed by Joseph’s side obediently and tensed up when she saw the group of people chatting happily.
Her heart was pounding.
In the past, she feared social interactions and crowds.
Now that she was disfigured, her condition worsened.
Her face was drained of all color and she took cover behind Joseph intuitively.
Joseph stared at Charlotte in confusion, “I thought it’d be fun with more people.”
“Oh my, It’s the first time I’ve seen Mr. Joseph being so considerate to others before,” a voice interjected.
Charlotte’s eyes widened and stared at the man.
A thirty-year-old man in branded casualwear was speaking to them.
“Let me introduce you guys. This is my sister, Charlotte Lynch. I expect you guys to treat her with respect,” Joseph introduced Charlotte and brought her in front of the crowd.
Charlotte bit her lip and did not dare to face the others.
Her expression seemed particularly awkward.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Lynch, I’m Will...” the man bowed and extended a hand towards Charlotte.
Joseph’s eyes narrowed when he sensed Charlotte’s uneasiness. He slapped the man’s hand aside and snapped, “Keep your filthy paws to yourself. That’s my sister you’re trying to touch!”
“Oh, come on.” Will retracted his hand and whined, “There’s no need to be so petty, is there, Mr. Joseph? A handshake won’t hurt.”
Joseph scowled, “What if you scare my sister? Go away now and leave her alone!”
He had not wanted these men to get close to Charlotte, especially after noticing her timid expression.
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