The Cherished Wife

Mateo and Henry understood who Charles was talking about. They had watched Charles and that woman grow up together, believing they were a perfect match, but she unexpectedly... "But Kelly..." Mateo began.

"Dad, you don't need to worry about my affairs. I know what I'm doing. If you have time to spare, you should manage my mother instead," Charles interrupted.

Mateo's eyes darkened as he sighed. "Your mother's situation isn't easy to handle. Years of resentment can't be undone so simply. Her purpose for returning is clear. Do you think she came back for me?" "Then you should understand that no one can force me to do anything, whether it's Kelly or Janet," Charles set down his teacup with excessive force, causing tea to splash out.

Mateo's expression tightened. "But your mother..."

"Capiton is her family, the Baker family's, domain. If she likes it there so much, tell her to go back. It's better if she doesn't return!"

Suddenly, a noise came from outside. Charles frowned, stood up, and opened the door to find Janet standing there.

Beside her was Clarisse, who was

really hate

imposing aura filled the room, emanating a chilling atmosphere. His thin lips were pressed together, a

rushed forward, grabbing Charles' hand. "Charles, you know how I feel about you. How can you say such things? You

away!" His expression turned icy and terrifying as he shook off Janet's hand. "Although you're not truly a Baker, I thought years in that cultured household would have taught you

your mother." His piercing gaze swept

illegitimate child. Mother, if you'd rather accept someone as lowborn as Janet instead of Liliana, perhaps you should return to the Baker family and

insolent child!" Clarisse was shaking with anger. She

dare you speak to me like this? I'm your mother! It was your

Mother,