After the argument with Yvonne that day, Charles had been staying at the company. It was not that he did not want to come back home. There was simply too much work to handle, leaving him no time. Their argument had not been over anything serious, so he thought Yvonne would have calmed down by now after several days.However, when he returned to the villa, he found it empty. A sense of foreboding suddenly crept into his heart. He searched the villa thoroughly but could not find any sign of Yvonne, and his brows furrowed deeply."Yvonne? Yvonne... honey!"No matter how much he called, there was no response. Now, Charles was truly panicked. He quickly summoned the bodyguards who were stationed in the courtyard and asked, "Where did my wife go?"The two bodyguards exchanged a glance, a hint of hesitation flashing across their faces."Speak up!" Charles growled in a low voice. "Do you want to keep working here or not? If you don't, get lost now!"The bodyguards lowered their heads.
The two bodyguards standing nearby felt awkward. They did not know whether to leave or stay, so they kept their heads down, stifling their laughter. They had never seen Charles so flustered.Charles glared at them. "What's so funny? Get out of my sight. You're annoying me."The bodyguards exchanged a glance and quickly left.Charles tossed his phone aside and slumped onto the sofa, staring quietly at the ceiling. Just then, Emily suddenly arrived, looking at him with concern. "Charles, you look so unwell. Are you sick? Should I call the family doctor?"As she spoke, she reached out to touch his forehead, but before she could, Charles grabbed her wrist and flung it away.His gaze icy, he asked in a deep voice, "Who let you in? Get out."Emily's lashes trembled, and she looked like she was about to cry. "Charles, why do you always have to be so hostile towards me? Can't we get along like we did when we were kids? You're really hurting me."Charles took a deep breath, struggling
By the time Charles arrived in Jasper City, it was already the middle of the night. He had previously purchased property here, intending to retire with Yvonne once all their troubles were behind them and enjoy a life surrounded by their children and grandchildren. He never expected to return alone.Without wasting any time, he quickly took a car to Violet Grove.Haley and Shane were still awake. After a busy day, they were both exhausted. Haley lay motionless on the bed, not wanting to move an inch. Shane lay beside her, his warm hand gently caressing her belly."Sweetheart, why don't you stop working and stay home to rest?" he suggested softly. He couldn't bear seeing Haley work so hard and felt a constant ache in his heart seeing her so tired every day.Haley shook her head with a smile. "No way. Staying at home would be so boring. Besides, the company was Mom's legacy. If I don't manage it, who will?"Shane replied, "We could hire a professional manager. I know plenty of comp
Haley quickly waved her hands. "No, no, of course, you're welcome!"Charles snorted and got straight to the point. "Where's your mom?"Haley and Shane exchanged a glance, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "Dad, you've come to the wrong place. Mom has been staying at the Ford residence with Shane's mom. If you want to find her, you should probably go there."Charles was nearly infuriated by her words. Despite the close relationship between the two families, he and Mrs. Ford were peers in status, but by age and experience, he was still considered a junior. It was almost 2 a.m. now. Showing up at the Ford residence at this hour would be highly inappropriate.This brat was getting bolder by the day, even daring to mock her own father!Charles shot her a sidelong glance. "It's too late now. I'll go over tomorrow. Has your mom mentioned me at all these past few days?"Haley shook her head. "No, Mom's been having a great time with Shane's mom. They've been drinking tea, discussing philo
Haley and Shane exchanged a glance and sighed silently."Why don't you stay here tonight?" Haley suggested. "We can talk more in the morning."Charles nodded, his wounded heart finally feeling a bit of warmth. He took back his earlier thoughts. His daughter could be relied upon in critical moments."You two should get some rest as well. Staying up late isn't good for you, especially with Haley being pregnant.""Got it, we'll remember that." After showing Charles to the guest room, Haley and Shane returned to their room hand in hand.The next morning, they brought Charles to the Ford residence.When they arrived, Yvonne was watering the flowers in the garden while Mrs. Ford Sr. sat in a rocking chair, watching her with a smile. The sunlight bathed Yvonne, giving her a soft glow.Charles stood still, quietly watching her, his deep eyes filled with tenderness.Haley and Shane teased him with a laugh. "Your eyes are practically glued to Mom. Haven't you seen enough after all these
Yvonne had not really doubted him. She just did not like other women coveting her man. She huffed lightly and asked, "Who knows if you're telling the truth? After all, we haven't been together all these years."Charles quickly hugged her, whispering in her ear, "My body only responds to you."Yvonne blushed instantly, pushing against his chest. "Aren't you too old to be saying things like that?"Charles took her wrist and kissed it tenderly. "No matter how old I am, nothing can stop me from loving you."They stayed for lunch at the Ford residence. Ever since James’ family moved out, the house had become increasingly empty, with only Mrs. Ford Sr. and the helpers remaining, making it quite lonely. But today was different. It was bustling with activity.Mrs. Ford Sr. instructed the household chefs to prepare several special dishes. Yvonne, holding Charles’s hand, said, "Make sure to try everything. The Ford family chefs are excellent.""Sure," Charles replied with a smile.Dur
Haley, feeling heartbroken, rushed into Mrs. Ford Sr.'s arms, softly comforting her, "It's okay now. All of that is in the past. You’ll get better and better from now on."Mrs. Ford Sr. felt a warmth in her heart from Haley's words. She gently patted Haley's head and nodded with a smile. "Yes, I will."Then she looked up at Charles. "Tell me honestly, how much longer do I have? I've been through a lot in my life. You don't need to sugarcoat it."Charles glanced at Yvonne, who nodded encouragingly. He then said, "The toxins from back then were never fully cleared from your system. They have spread to your vital organs. Complete recovery is almost impossible, but I can try to expel some of the toxins to alleviate your condition."For Mrs. Ford Sr., this was already good news. She smiled gratefully. "Thank you. I appreciate it."Charles shook his head. "It's no trouble. We're family, after all."Haley and Shane, who had been watching the entire exchange, let out a sigh of relief. As
Charles immediately put on a serious face. "What's so special about managing that little company of yours? The entire Fisher Corporation will be yours in the future. It's settled. Starting tomorrow, you'll learn medicine with me."Haley couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. "The Fisher family has more than just me. Aren't big families like ours supposed to pass on skills to the sons? Why don't you have Gaius and Ken learn?"She was worried that she wouldn't be able to learn well and would disappoint Charles.Charles gave her a sideways glance. "If they were willing to learn, would I be forcing you? They're all trouble."Gaius loved painting and had been immersed in it since he was a child. Making him study medicine would be more painful for him than anything else. Ken was a playboy who only cared about eating, drinking, and having fun, never taking anything seriously. As for Rachel, she loved beauty from a young age. The first time she handled herbs, she accidentall