The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Mateo and Henry understood who Charles was talking about. They had watched Charles and that woman grow up together, believing they were a perfect match, but she unexpectedly... "But Kelly..." Mateo began.

"Dad, you don't need to worry about my affairs. I know what I'm doing. If you have time to spare, you should manage my mother instead," Charles interrupted.

Mateo's eyes darkened as he sighed. "Your mother's situation isn't easy to handle. Years of resentment can't be undone so simply. Her purpose for returning is clear. Do you think she came back for me?" "Then you should understand that no one can force me to do anything, whether it's Kelly or Janet," Charles set down his teacup with excessive force, causing tea to splash out.

Mateo's expression tightened. "But your mother..."

"Capiton is her family, the Baker family's, domain. If she likes it there so much, tell her to go back. It's better if she doesn't return!"

Suddenly, a noise came from outside. Charles frowned, stood up, and opened the door to find Janet standing there.

Her face was pale. Beside her was Clarisse, who was equally pale. "Charlie, you..."

you really hate me that much?" Janet

imposing aura filled the room, emanating a chilling atmosphere. His thin lips were pressed together, a sign

Charles' hand. "Charles, you know how I feel about you. How can you

he shook off Janet's hand. "Although you're not truly a Baker, I thought years in

exterior, you're as base as your mother." His piercing gaze swept over Janet's

child. Mother, if you'd rather accept someone as lowborn as Janet instead of Liliana, perhaps you should return to

shaking with anger. She immediately slapped

dare you speak to

father who betrayed me, not the other

that so? Mother, do you really think

cowering under Charles'

a cold laugh. "I'm not Dad. My tolerance isn't as high as his. I'll say it once more; it's best you don't interfere in my affairs.