The Cherished Wife

"Alright, alright!" Milo said as he nodded. "You're a wonderful child!"

Charles' eyes narrowed slightly, a glint appearing in his eyes upon hearing Milo call him a wonderful child. "Uncle Milo, I'm sure you haven't invited me here just to catch up on old times, have you?" Then, he added, "When did you arrive in Brookville, Uncle?" "You're so well-connected, I'm sure that news of even the slightest stir in Brookville would have made its way to your ears a long time ago, right?"

"That's an exaggeration, Uncle Milo. Brookville is such a big city. I wouldn't know everything that goes on first-hand. I would know even less about the inconsequential happenings within the city," Charles said in response to Milo, hurriedly changing the subject before Milo could respond. "Oh, right. You haven't gotten the chance to meet my mother and Janet during this trip yet, right?"

Milo paused. He had already been feeling agitated before this, and on top of that, Charles had jeered at him. Yet, the topic changed before he could lose his cool, and he had no other choice but to force his temper back down. "Yes, I only arrived at Brookville last night, and haven't gotten the chance to meet your mother and Janet yet."

and Janet have been staying at the Hoffman residence for some time now, so why don't you take them both to Capiton after you've dealt with your business here, Uncle Milo? After all, both Mother and Janet grew up in Capiton, and they aren't used to life in Brookville. They've complained multiple times to my father and uncle

surprised look on his face. "Why has your mother never mentioned this to me?" Then, he added, "So what if they grew up in Capiton? There's a saying that a daughter no longer belongs to her maiden

can't take care of her forever. It's just like what you said, Uncle Milo. Though she is your daughter, the minute she gets married, you won't be able take

my biological daughter, and it wouldn't be incest if the two of you chose to get

you choose to completely cut her

surrendered her body to you three years ago. I don't want to force you into