Charles scowled at Cassie when she smacked his arm. He knew it was pretty idiotic but it wasn't like he intended to say it. While his brain was searching for something to say, words had just been coming out of his mouth.
"I didn't mean…It just came out," he said, just staring off in Chris' direction. Charles felt awful that Chris was obviously angry with them and hurt by it. He hadn't meant for that to happen either. He just never seemed to find the right moment to broach the subject. Perhaps he didn't want to find the time. A part of Charles was unsure if Chris would have a problem with it. Sure, he was being selfish. He was putting his desires above his brothers feelings.
"I didn't know how to tell you, Chris." 'Or even what to say,' he added silently. There just didn't seem to be a good time. Either Chris was going through something and then Charles found out about Ing and the baby. It was just easier to keep it to themselves.