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.

was looking for a partner in

come home, but Claire wanted her mother to be

Jacob desperately needed to win him over There were only three people left in the family anyway. If two people didn't want Elaine

he glanced at Charlie and further induced, " Charlie, think about it, for the past few years, your mom had scolded you almost every day, she even asked Claire to divorce you repeatedly! I saw it with my own eyes! Honestly, as your father-in-law, I feel sorry and sad for you. They say that a son-in-law is half a son! But when did your mom treat you like one? No, never! In fact, you are nothing more than an

come back, she may suddenly appear out of nowhere tonight! It is even possible that she suddenly barges into the kitchen when Aunt Hall is cooking tonight

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

trembling, " You don't think it would be so coincidental, do you? If Elaine suddenly comes back when Matilda

someone..."

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 not come back tonight. If she does, you can twist my head off my neck and kick it