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

stop giggling

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

and Charles hastily let go of

along

did you suddenly

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 thought you’d have known

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

Now that I think about it, I might

I’ve been pretty busy recently, and Elven’s usually the one who keeps

Charles said

the trio had settled into

family acknowledging Jennifer?

“Jennifer Newton?” Charles mumbled.

the countryside, and never once did I check in with my family. I did hear about Gwendolyn, though, and it warms my heart to know

company, Angle, and my good friend from when we were in Fairlake Orphanage. She and my

of Jennifer, but thankfully, Charles

matter? Did

at Cedrick and seeing that he wasn’t about to

said nothing, but his gaze

You might be

returned to

had some memories of all the drama before her birth, so it was no surprise that he felt

those years ago and requested that he be acknowledged as part of the Newton family, Caylie had

unstable from the stress, which led to Jennifer

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

he scrutinized the frail-looking woman on

suspect Craig had done the same to Mrs. Newton by

that’s what happened. No wonder…” Charles replied

something, everyone in the room swiftly

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