The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"Outrageous!" Clarisse was furious at Charles' words. "Is this how you speak to me?"

Charles remained silent.

Clarisse sighed. "You won't return to the Hoffman residence, so I had no choice but to come find you."

Hearing Clarisse's softened tone, Charles smirked with disdain. "Mother, you must be mistaken. I've always been this way. Grandpa and Dad never found any issue with it."

"That's them. They don't care about you, so naturally, they don't mind if you return or not. But Charlie, I'm your mother."

"Oh, you remember now you're my mother? When I needed your care, you weren't there. Now that I don't need it, you show up." Charles' tone turned cold, his face showing impatience.

"I'm working. If you have business matters, schedule an appointment with my secretary. For personal matters, wait until after work!"

"Charles!" Clarisse gritted her teeth. "I didn't come to discuss this. You should know I wouldn't come from Capiton to Brookville if it weren't for you."

Charles stood abruptly, looking at Clarisse coldly. "You were fine in Capiton. Don't come again

something. Your marriage to Janet can't be delayed any longer. You're not getting any

agreed you'd marry her after her graduation. It's been a year, and you've shown no sign of action.

expression turned completely cold. "If you don't understand, I'll say it again, Mother. I've never touched her. Even if

like her so much, why don't Uncle Milo marry

what are you saying? Janet is your Uncle

Charles

her pale face, a flash of disgust crossed his eyes. "I won't hold the past against you, Mother, but I thought you'd show more. restraint. I don't want to say more, but ever agreed to

you still want to coexist peacefully with me, your son, you'd better not entertain

the intercom. "Becky, get security up

Janet looked at

ignored Clarisse, closed his laptop, and called Ronald, "Notify all

he adjusted his cufflinks. By then,