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..."

hate me that

thin lips were pressed together, a sign those who knew him recognized as anger. Yet, Janet seemed oblivious

I feel about you. How can you say such things? You and I...

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

that even with a gilded exterior, you're as base as your mother."

illegitimate child. Mother, if you'd rather accept someone as

child!" Clarisse was shaking with anger. She immediately

dare you speak to me

who betrayed me, not the other

that so? Mother, do you really think I'm a

back, cowering under Charles'

"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. No one can decide