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

Jacob suddenly turned his head to Charlie and asked worriedly, "Charlie, do you think your mother-in-law will ever come home?"

Charlie frowned rather awkwardly. "Dad, what do you want me to say? Should I say yes or no?" s

Jacob startled in bewilderment then said sheepishly," Hey, stop beating around the bush. I know you are not satisfied with your mother-in-law too just like me, right?" 1 Charlie turned to him in shock and exclaimed, "Dad, I never said that!" 2

Jacob looked askance at him and said, "It's just between us, you don't have to hide with me. Claire is not here anyway, we can say whatever we want, am I right?" 2

Charlie knew what his father-in-law was thinking.

looking for a partner in

wanted her mother to be

desperately needed to win him over There were only three people left in the family anyway.

saw it with my own eyes! Honestly, as your father-in-law,

earnest tone, "Dad, it is not up to us to decide whether we want her to be back or even when mom will come back. Even if neither of us wants her to come back, she may suddenly appear

Charlie could decide Elaine's whereabouts, but he wouldn't

would be so coincidental, do you? If Elaine

someone..."

looked at Jacob's frightening gazes, "Dad, I don't think mom will be back tonight. Don't worry, feel free to invite Aunt Hall to our place." 6 Charlie's remark did not ease Jacob's anxiety at all. Jacob huffed, "How can you be sure? You said it earlier, she can come and go as she pleases, what if she does come back?!" 5 Charlie chuckled in amusement and said, "Dad, don't worry, I promise you, mom will