The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Maxwell's withered eyes were unusually sharp. "Oh? Have you finished your discussion? It's been a while since I've seen you. Why don't you stay for dinner tonight?" Maxwell was no fool. Clarisse had arrived in the morning, and Charles came in the afternoon.

Whatever business Charles had with Mateo and Henry could have been resolved at the company. The only explanation was that Clarisse wanted to see Charles. However, years of estrangement could not be thawed in a day. Clarisse had left Brookville and the Hoffman family many years ago, rarely returning.

This time around, she even brought Janet back with her. Anyone could see her intentions. It was no wonder why Charles was angry.

Charles' brows furrowed slightly, but he did not refuse. "Let me help you downstairs, Grandpa."

"Alright," Maxwell agreed.

Meanwhile, Clarisse stood at the doorway, watching Charles ignore her existence as he went downstairs with Maxwell. She felt a surge of frustration that she could not express.

She turned to glare at Mateo in the study, gritting her teeth. "Look at how well you've raised your son! I'm his mother, his birth mother."

existence. In fact, the Hoffman residence's doors have always been open to you, but you chose to leave. Besides, Charlie isn't a child anymore. He has his own thoughts and views. Even

wrong back then. He's my son too. Would I do anything to hurt him?"

left Brookville back

she and Mateo were at odds, and even her son did not sympathize with her. She was also a victim of what happened

"I am indeed sorry for what happened back then, but Clary,

turned cold as

side since she was little. I thought she would learn your grace and dignity, but.." He continued after a pause, "Some tricks might work on me, but they won't necessarily work on

what do you

Mateo did not want to continue this discussion

all ladylike behavior, Clarisse hurried after

who had