The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 109

Chapter 109

“Really?” Charles chuckled and kissed Anna’s forehead. Then, he carried her into the old Hoffman house.

They had barely crossed the threshold when they heard Sir Hoffman’s voice, “Has that little rascal finally come back?”

“Grandpa, Charles is all grown up now. You shouldn’t call him ‘little rascal.‘ It’s fine inside the home, but what if outsiders heard you?”

“Hmph! What if they do? Is he going to turn the world upside down?” Sir Hoffman, also known as Maxwell, leaned heavily on his cane, giving Mateo a stern look. “Look at the son you’ve raised. What’s he been up

to?”

“Father!” Mateo’s brow furrowed, but deep down, he was bursting with pride for his son. Charles was without a doubt the shining star of the Hoffman family’s current generation.

“Great–Grandpa, Grandpa, Uncle’s home!” Anna’s young voice cut through the chatter in the living room.

his arms was cradling Anna, while the other

time with his shoes, as if he did not notice the room

leisurely pace.

embrace, let out a happy giggle. “Mommy was right! Uncle

gave Chloe a quick look and passed Anna back

for a moment but quickly returned. “It’s all because of you. Dad called me and said you’d stirred up some trouble again. I thought you’ve long grown out of such habits. Not to

chosen. No one could argue with them. Charles squinted and turned to Maxwell and Mateo. “So, Grandpa, why did you want to see

the fine mess you’ve made. We’ve got complaints coming right to our door. We’re about to hand the company over to you, so why do your dad and I still have to worry about

he looked at the papers Maxwell had tossed his way. He picked them up with his

eyes flicked to Chloe for just a moment. She straightened up a

like her younger brother towered over her, even though she was the older sibling. She could not shake off the feeling of being squashed down whenever she

talking about you. Sure, you’re in charge of the company, but that doesn’t

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