It's always smart to present a united front. But the family was so stupidly dysfunctional, and Charlie saw his opportunity.

"Don't worry about it, babe." He whispered in your ear, his breath warm as he held you close. His plan was marry you, and your father died, he would be rich. Turns out, husbands that marry don't get anything, as proved by your older sister. He wanted to give up. But, how stupid he was now. He loved you.

"She didn't mean it, I'm sure." Charlie drawled. He was supposed to leave you, woo some other rich girl who's daddy issues weren't as bad. Oh well. That's what he gets. You're not stupid, no. It took a while. He finally got you to fall in love with him, in turn...he also fell in love. He hated the feeling. Well, he was unwilling to admit he enjoyed it.

Now, seeing you sad, he feels the overwhelming urge to make you feel better. His lover.