Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 257

The Harvey family was in chaos once again.

"Charles, didn't you say you'd take care of this? That bastard child of that woman is living under our roof now!" Rosalind was beside herself with rage.

Charles wrapped his arms around his wife, his voice soft and placating as he tried to explain. "Please, darling, calm down. She's my blood, after all. I've managed to officially register her as my adopted daughter, but if anyone looks too closely, they'll find out the truth. Her mother's still in the hospital, in a coma. If this mess gets out, do you really want the world calling your husband heartless and cruel? Things have finally settled-if we stir things up again, who knows what will happen?"

Rosalind snapped, "So what, are you planning to pay for that woman's treatment now?"

"Of course not!" Charles soothed, holding her close. "That woman's days are numbered, karma's already caught up to her. For now, we just keep her daughter pacified. Once that woman's gone, we'll find an excuse to throw the brat out, simple as that."

"Are you serious?" Rosalind eyed him suspiciously.

"Absolutely. The Harvey Group belongs to both of us. I'd never use your money, our money, to pay for someone like her. I wouldn't do anything to threaten our family's happiness."

gave his shoulder

still around his wife, let out a quiet sigh of

...

Harvey family dining

rare occasion when all three of them were home together. Charlotte, looking effortlessly elegant, descended from her

with an air of entitlement, her smile sweet as she waited for the maid to bring

at the head of the table, unsure

up. Go back to your room. Your meals will be brought to you from

blinked, her gaze lingering on Mrs. Harvey before shifting to Charles. Her eyes grew red-rimmed, and she bit her lip, sniffling

to answer

You have no family here, so keep to your room and stay out of our sight. No one

in silence. Whatever tears Charlotte had been faking

sweet smile. "Mrs. Harvey, before I came here, I heard all about your charity work-how you donate to the needy, help build schools, always the good Samaritan. Everyone calls you a true philanthropist, and I've always admired