Chapter 400

Half an hour later, Sebastian left the Carter Residence. Geoffrey sat alone in the living room, looking around at the empty space. Not far away, Phillip stood watch.

It had always been like this—a master and his servant. Whether it was his son, daughter, or wife, none of them came home regularly. He truly was a good husband and father; so good that they all chose not to return.

Just as he was about to leave, a middle-aged man with an imposing presence and a commanding aura walked in.

"Hello, Brother-in-law."

Geoffrey looked up, and was surprised to see him. "What brings you here?"

"I came to see you." The man walked forward, adjusted his coat, and sat beside Geoffrey casually, as if this were his home too. "And to talk about my sister."

His sister was Xyla Jackson, Geoffrey’s wife. The man, Christopher, was Xyla’s second older brother. He was a few years younger than Geoffrey.

Geoffrey remained calm. "Are you here to criticize?"

Christopher said, "Not exactly. I'm just worried