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.

words, and neither man could

stop giggling at

enough. How long more do you guys intend to hug? I’m beginning to feel like I’m the

Cedrick and Charles hastily let go of

along and sat down

did you suddenly want to come

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

Gwendolyn asked, a hint of suspicion

about it, I

and Elven’s usually the one

Charles said smilingly. “It’s not

the trio had settled

have you heard about the Newton family acknowledging Jennifer? You have another sister

“Jennifer Newton?” Charles mumbled.

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

friend from when we were in Fairlake Orphanage. She and my brother, Treyton…” Gwendolyn said

the mention of Jennifer, but thankfully, Charles was observant enough to notice

matter? Did something

about to raise any objections, Gwendolyn continued, “Have you heard about

nothing, but his gaze had

You might be able to find out more once you’ve met

the trio returned

of all

that he be acknowledged as part of the Newton family, Caylie had flown into

unstable from the stress, which

since the Newton family acknowledged 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

intently as he scrutinized

suspect Craig had done the same to Mrs. Newton by imprisoning her and injecting unknown drugs

happened. No wonder…” Charles

seemed to know something, everyone in the room swiftly turned

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