The Cherished Wife

Noelle expressed that trying to figure out Charles' thoughts was impossible. Even she could not guess what he was thinking.

As they chatted, Noelle suddenly demanded ice cream. In this weather, Charles did not want her to eat ice cream, but she kept insisting. Finally, Charles relented and let Noelle drag him to the convenience store. Peter watched Tania and Brandon playing together with a satisfied smile on his face. Then, his phone rang.

Glancing at the screen, he saw it was a call from the family residence. "Hello?"

"It's me!" Xylos' voice came from the other end. "Come home."

Peter narrowed his eyes. "Is there something you need?"

to the Lennon residence, not even for holidays. The Lennons did not seem to miss him, and he did not miss them either. However, if his grandfather was calling, it had to be important.

icier. "Well, congratulations, Grandpa. Looks like fate's been kind, letting you

this how you speak to me? Where are your manners? Is this what your parents taught you?" Xylos had

expression hardened further at this. Even Tania, who was playing with Brandon nearby, felt the oppressive energy radiating from

hand. He gave a cold chuckle and replied icly, "Grandpa, you seem to have forgotten that even though have parents, I wasn't raised by them. You sent me away as a child. Don't

I did it for the good of the Lennons. The fortune

had a strong fate and that you