Book10 Chapter16.

Side story2.

When Aaron turns eighteen, Charles is still single.

But Evelyn has remarried She married a software engineer, who is shy and not very talkative but treats her well.

Perhaps out of love for Evelyn, he even shows concern for Aaron, his stepson.

On the day of the wedding, Aaron attends the ceremony.

Afterward, at the dinner table, he casually mentions to Charles that the

atmosphere at the wedding is wonderful- there weren't many guests, but it was lively.

Charles simply chews his food in silence, unwilling to give even a glance in response.

That is the usual dynamic between the two of them.

Their relationship lacks warmth and words, typical of a wealthy family -polite, but not intimate.

So, Aaron doesn't know that Charles has actually attended the wedding.

Not only did he go, but he also brought a gift.

A bank card.

Evelyn hasn't accepted it.

"Keep it. I know you don't need this, but it's just a little token from me."

"I can't give you anything else."

her head. "You don't need to give me

far less extravagant than the one she wore

Charles, but her smile was

once

that if he looked too long, he would break down and beg Evelyn not to marry,

knocked on the door. "Is the bride ready? It's time

and asked Charles, "Aaron's outside; why don't

head, getting up and

doorknob, he suddenly spoke, "By the way, there

"Hmm?"

be jealous of Aaron and

surprised. "What do you

always felt that in your heart, Grandma was more important than I was." Charles

what we were doing, as soon as he cried, you forgot all

subconsciously, I always wanted to have all of your

"but unfortunately, I wasn't that

so, he lost

very clear- headed." Charles finally turned to look at Evelyn Swan, "If

know me; I'm not a good person. Seeing you happy with someone

the moment the software engineer appeared in Evelyn's life, Charles had

urge to destroy surged within him, like an ugly creature lurking in the shadows, plotting to ruin Evelyn's

looked

She seemed genuinely happy.

marriage to the software

blessing he could give.

Was it painful?

Yes, it was painful.

Was it regrettable?

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