The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Upon arriving at Silverwing Hospital, Douglas could be seen lying on one of the beds in the ward, covered in wounds and bruises. There was a cast on his right leg as well, and he looked miserable. Charlie couldn't help but sympathize. This fully grown man had been cheated on, had his heart broken, and was now covered in wounds. 6

At the sight of Charlie's arrival, Douglas's swollen eyes began to tear up, tears flowing down his cheeks like a river stream. 1

"Charlie..." Douglas broke down crying.

Charlie approached him slowly and said softly, "It's okay, she's just a b*tch, she's not worth it." 3

Douglas continued, "I pursued her for three years, basically throwing my dignity into the dumpster for her! I feel like a lowly dog trying to latch on to everything I could, but now, I realize that I've never had anything in the first place..." 4

Douglas seemed to be choking on his tears. "That b* tch didn't just break up with me, she wanted me to lose absolutely everything! I've spent every penny I've earned over the past few years, even using up all my savings of ten thousand in that restaurant, yet now, she's refusing to pay me back! I was so blinded, how could I have possibly fallen for such a wicked woman!" 5

just start over! What about the painting I gave you? It is worth at least twenty thousand dollars, that would be sufficient for you to start a small

bring along the painting, otherwise, she would've

and pay for your hospital bills." 1 Tears streamed down Douglas's cheeks again." Charlie, my dearest brother! Thank you so much... Don't worry, I'll be sure to repay your kindness!" 2 "Yeah, yeah. We're brothers, there's no need

hadn't been able to buy anything when he was on the way to the hospital because he had been in a rush earlier, however, seeing Douglas's pitiful face, he couldn't bear to leave him in that state. Hence, he went to buy some fruits and paid

wide open. Upon entering, Lily Lewis, who was clinging to Jerome Hunt,

them. "What are you doing here? To laugh at

"Who has the time to do

the floor in disgust before adding, "I'm here for that painting! Where

shouted angrily, "Lily Lewis, that painting was a gift from my brother, who