The Charismatic Charlie Wade

“Not yet,” Hogan replied, his urgency evident in his tone. “This time, I was in a rush. I didn’t inform him because I was worried that if I couldn’t make it, it would be worse to get his hopes up.”

Jagoan grinned, “In that case, there’s no need to give him a call. Let’s just show up and surprise him.”

“Alright!” Hogan readily agreed, his anticipation written all over his face.

He couldn’t help but confide in Jagoan, “Young Master, I won’t keep anything from you. Jordan, I’ve always considered him my own. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him and I miss him dearly.”

Jagoan nodded in understanding.

Life in the United States had been harsh for Hogan. It had seen slight improvement over the past few years, especially with Bella by his side, providing some comfort. However, after Bella’s departure, he eked out a living running a roast goose shop, while constantly looking over his shoulder due to his illegal immigrant status. His life was a mix of misery and despair.

To him, Jordan was more than an adopted child or a companion, he was a lifeline.

airport, Jagoan rented a modest Chevrolet and set off

prior arrangements upon arriving in the U.S. He hadn’t even informed Michaela. Keeping a low

the familiar Chinatown, Hogan’s roast

and Hogan couldn’t

was only one person seated at a dining

out, “Sit wherever you like,

emerged from the kitchen, a plate of roast

taken aback and murmured in surprise, “Uncle Hogan, Mr.

a smile on his face, was about to greet him when he noticed Jordan’s face marred by bruises and purple

asked in shock, “Jordan, what happened to your face? What’s

instinctively turned his face slightly, all the while serving the guests and hesitantly said, “It’s fine, Uncle Hogan… I

at those panda eyes. It’s clear they were inflicted. And those cuts at the corners of your mouth… Even if I were to hit