Margret was overcome with anxiety. She attempted to explain, her expression one of frustration, "Junior, don't you understand? I'm your mother; she's trying to deceive you."But Charlie Jr. had had enough. He bellowed with anger, his disappointment visibly etched on his face. Never before had he encountered such a brazen woman. She showed no remorse for her lies and was still trying to deceive him.Margret's face drained of colour. She struggled to say something, but Charlie Jr. cut her off, "Mom, let's go."Chloe smiled innocently and nodded, and Margret watched helplessly as they left the room. She stood there motionless, unable to believe what had just happened. Her own son had been taken away from her right under her nose. She shook her head in disbelief, tears streaming down her face.As Charlie Sr. entered the ward with the DNA test results, he was taken aback to find Margret weeping. Rushing to her side, he asked with concern, "Margret, why are you crying?"Margret, unable to c
Charlie Sr. was seething with anger. He had never expected Chloe to behave so unreasonably, calling his son Caleb instead of Charlie Jr. In his eyes, Chloe had lost her mind."You need to put an end to this madness right now," he spat out coldly, his face contorted with rage and a vein bulging on his forehead.Chloe retorted playfully, "Or what?"Charlie Sr. sneered, "Or else you won't be welcome in Houston anymore."Chloe laughed loudly, causing Charlie Sr.'s face to darken further. "Charlie, if I have to leave Houston, I'll take Caleb with me. Think about that," she said with a wide smile.Enraged, Charlie Sr. lunged forward and grabbed Chloe by the neck."Dad, what are you doing?" Charlie Jr. emerged from his room, completely taken aback by the sight before him.Charlie Jr. quickly moved towards Chloe and pulled her back, sensing her distress. Overcome with emotion, Chloe began to sob uncontrollably, tears and snot streaming down her face. Charlie Jr. felt his heart ache as he witn
Charlie Jr. felt an uneasy sensation that persisted even as he strolled hand in hand with Stella through the streets. They found a bench to sit on, basking in the glow of the streetlights.Suddenly, Charlie Jr. turned to Stella and uttered something unexpected, "My mother wants me to marry you."Stella's eyes widened with excitement, but she held back and asked cautiously, "How about you? Do you want to marry me?"Charlie Jr. beamed, "Absolutely!" But his expression soon soured, and he furrowed his brow in worry, "But I need to find a job."Ever since his release from the hospital, Charlie Jr. sensed that their living conditions were less than ideal. Chloe wasn't employed, and she was struggling to provide for them. Charlie Jr. didn't want to be a burden.Stella reassured him, "Don't worry, I'll wait for you." She leaned in and planted a gentle kiss on his cheek.After chatting for a while, as the day started to turn into night, they both got up and headed back home."About the DNA t
Charlie Sr. grew increasingly concerned upon hearing Margret's response. He didn't comprehend Chloe's intentions and felt powerless to intervene and prevent any potential harm."Charlie, is something wrong?" Margret inquired, sensing his distress.Charlie Sr. proceeded to detail Chloe and Charlie Jr.'s visit, including the matter of their proposed marriage."Charlie, could you look into this further? Chloe can't have transformed into a completely different person overnight. I'm also eager to meet the girl and learn more," Margret urged him from the other end."Okay," Charlie Sr. agreed before ending the call.*****Charlie Jr. entered his office with his assistant, Salvation, and Chloe followed closely behind. "Good morning, President Charlie Jr.," greeted Salvation with a smile. "As the president of White Group, you receive a salary, and we've attached a convoy for your safety and convenience."Chloe's expression turned sour as she interjected, "Please address him as President Caleb
Stella was taken aback when Charlie Jr. landed a job just a day after going job hunting. They were dining at an upscale restaurant in the city center when he mentioned it. "You must be surprised that I got a job so easily," Charlie Jr. observed as he noticed the look on Stella's face."Indeed, I am," Stella responded, beaming. "In this tough job market, finding a good job with substantial benefits is no small feat."Charlie Jr. proceeded to recount his day to her, including their visit to White Group and his surprising appointment as the company's president, a position he held before his coma and had now resumed.Stella's face lit up with joy, and she congratulated him with a smile. "Congratulations, Charlie Jr."Chuckling, Charlie Jr. teased her about her expression, saying, "Haha! Look at your eyes."Hand in hand, they strolled down the streets after an enjoyable conversation at the restaurant.As Charlie Jr. gazed at Stella, his heart swelled with the certainty that she was the on
Stella appeared distressed as she furrowed her eyebrows, and Margret's face transformed with anxiety upon realizing she had misspoken. "I'm sorry if my question made you uncomfortable. I simply wanted to learn about your childhood and how you met my son. I hope I'm not asking too much," Margret said with a smile, attempting to alleviate the tension.Stella's eyes lit up as she reminisced about the time Caleb first approached her while she was sitting beneath a tree. It was a memory that she held dear and would never forget. Margret clicked her tongue and asked, "Did you happen to attend Garden High School?"Stella's expression twitched at the question. Her mother had not had the means to pay for her schooling, let alone for an elite institution such as Garden High School. Her medical studies had been sponsored by Doctor Kira.As Stella spoke, she informed Mrs. Charlie, "Just so you know, my mother wasn't wealthy, and I attended a public school." Margaret paused, her brow furrowed as
Charlie Jr. was taken aback when he looked at the photograph. His siblings were identical to him, except for the one on his mother's right side. It was difficult for him to accept that he wasn't the one on the left side.He muttered, "No," revealing his unsightly expression. Margret noticed his reaction and became concerned. She asked him what was wrong, but Charlie Jr. hesitated to tell her the truth.He knew that if he revealed the truth about Stella and Caleb, his mother would try to dissuade him from getting married. So, he shook his head and said, "Nothing, Mom."Margret noticed his furrowed eyebrows and sensed that something was amiss. Charlie Jr. took a deep breath and excused himself, saying that he would be back later.Margret felt a wave of panic as Charlie Jr. turned on his heel and strode purposefully towards the exit. She knew where he was headed and it filled her with dread."Junior, please stop!" she called out, but it was too late. Charlie Jr. had already left the hous
Charlie Jr. pleaded with his mother, Margaret, and her expression changed dramatically as she hesitated to reply. Eventually, giving in to his emotional pleas, she sighed and reluctantly agreed, "Alright."Charlie Jr. wrapped his arms around Margaret in a tight embrace, overjoyed with her decision. "Thank you so much, Mom," he exclaimed gratefully.Margaret hugged her son back before leaving his office, feeling uneasy and sighing heavily until she reached her car. After contemplating for a while, she instructed her driver to take her to the hospital.Upon arrival, Margaret discovered that Stella had taken the day off. Undeterred, she inquired about Stella's address and drove to her home to find her.Stella was on her way to buy sugar when she spotted Margret. Margret approached her and asked if they could talk. Stella hesitated but eventually agreed. They sat down on a bench under a tree, and Margret got straight to the point. "Stella, I need to ask you a favor."Stella was curious an