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."

stood abruptly, looking at Clarisse coldly.

Janet can't be delayed any longer. You're not getting

marry her after her graduation. It's been a

again, Mother. I've never touched her. Even if she were to stand

for marrying her, if you and Uncle Milo like her so much, why don't Uncle

are you saying? Janet is your Uncle Milo's

old flame, not his biological child." Charles put one hand in his

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

pressed the intercom. "Becky,

and Janet looked

Ronald, "Notify all departments.

adjusted his cufflinks. By