Apart from the sparkling blue eyes, there was no denying that the man’s face had lost all youthfulness. His skin was rougher than before, and the beard he kept only made him look like a foreign middle-aged man.

It was as if he had endured several hardships in the past year, and the stress aged himn rapidly.

Despite that, his eyes were still full of love and tenderness as he gazed at Gwendolyn

“Hello, Gwen. It’s been a while.”

Gwendolyn, on the other hand, stood transfixed in shock and disbelief.

Wow. It’s been almost a year, huh? I never thought Charles would change this much, but he does seem far more mature now…

After scrutinizing him for the longest time, Gwendolyn finally broke into a smile. “It’s been a while, Mr. Newton.”

Even though Charles was a little taken aback by how she had addressed him, he quickly understood the situation when he saw Cedrick standing behind her.

“It’s been way too long since we last met. Can I get a hug for old times’ sake?” he said, spreading his arms wide as he looked expectantly at Gwendolyn.

Instead of replying, the latter turned toward Cedrick, only to realize his head was down and his expression unreadable.

Hmm… It’s just a simple hug, and it’s not like I’m doing it behind his back. He wouldn’t mind, would he?

With that thought in mind, Gwendolyn stepped forward gingerly and opened her arms.

Alas, she was about a meter away from Charles when she suddenly felt a nudge on her arm.

Upon turning around, she saw a grim-faced Cedrick marching toward Charles, looking like he was poised to fight.

Oh, no! This is only the first day of Charles’ return. Is he going to get a knuckle sandwich as his welcome-home gift?

“Hubby…”

Before Gwendolyn could finish her sentence, Cedrick had walked over to hug Charles, albeit reluctantly and awkwardly.

“My wife’s a married woman, after all. I’ll stand in for her.” Cedrick muttered before patting Charles on the back.

beyond words, and neither man

stop giggling at the adorable

you guys intend to hug? I’m beginning to feel like I’m the third wheel

hearing that, Cedrick and Charles hastily let go of each

that, Gwendolyn pulled Cedrick along and sat down

did you suddenly want to

living overseas for so long, I realized there were still things I miss dearly and can’t get. over. That’s why I decided to return. Anyway, I sent you an express letter a few days ago explaining this. I

sent an express letter?” Gwendolyn asked, a hint of suspicion in

I think about it, I might have

usually the one who keeps my mail.

about it,” Charles said

the trio had settled

family acknowledging Jennifer? You have

“Jennifer Newton?” Charles mumbled.

had done was teach in the countryside, and never once did I check in with my family. I did

an actress signed under my company, Angle, and my good friend from when we were in Fairlake Orphanage. She and my brother, Treyton…”

at the mention of Jennifer, but

matter?

he wasn’t about to raise any

said nothing, but his gaze had

You might be able to find out

trio returned to Harrick

some memories of all the drama before her birth, so it

as part of the Newton

the stress, which led to Jennifer being abandoned outside for many

her, and she already ended up in this state,” Gwendolyn explained. “When I found her, she was chained up on the top floor by Craig and wasn’t in the best mental state, either. For some unknown reason, she only recognized him and would even go crazy and self-mutilate whenever she

listened intently as he scrutinized the frail-looking woman

had done the same to

what happened. No wonder…” Charles replied

in the room swiftly turned their

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