The First Heir

Martha was dumbfounded at Philip’s words

‘Lucky?’

‘Why did it sound like a dog’s name?’

Philip was not going to let her sleep in the doghouse, right?

For a moment, Martha panicked. She quickly grabbed Philip’s arm and said with a smile, “Son-in-law, don‘t be ridiculous. I’m your mother-in-law, after all. And I’m Wynn’s mother. How can you bear to let me stay in a doghouse? It doesn’t sound good if word of this spreads out.”

Martha laughed and the wrinkles on her face squeezed together, looking very ugly.

Philip turned his head, pulled his arm away from Martha’s grip, and said coldly, “Do you think I’m joking with you? Do you think I brought you back to enjoy life?”

Thump!

Martha panicked and stammered, “Isn’t that so?”

a cold smile appearing at the corner

This caused Martha to panic. She struggled desperately and shouted, “Son- in-law, you can’t do this. I’m your mother-in-law! How can you do this to me? Charles, put

scene on the side, his heart also jolted. He hurried forward and said with a smile, “Philip, why don’t you just forget about it? Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on her and won’t let her cause any trouble here.

scoffed. “Charles Johnston, are you pleading

question because he felt a hint of chill in Philip’s cold

don’t want to stay in

hardened his resolve, glared at Martha, and said, “I

walked to the side. He was determined not to care

“Ah!”

yelled frantically and cursed, “Charles Johnston, are you still a man? I’m your wife! Your wife is being

face and said, “My good son-in-law, I was wrong. I was really wrong. Don’t let them take

tears and cried, “Besides, if Wynnie finds out that you’re treating me like this, she’ll

and said, “I know what to say

pig the entire way. Martha was