Mary said without any expression, "You don't have to explain it to me. After all, no one will be willing to marry a useless man.""Mrs. Larson, how could you say that of Charlie?" Meredith was in disbelief. "Being crippled doesn't mean he is useless. You should encourage him and console him that even if his legs are crippled, he could still live a good life.""Are you lecturing me?" Mary raised her eyebrows."I'm sorry. That's not what I mean. I only hope that Charlie can get better soon." Meredith was worried she had misspoken. She said to Mary, "Charlie hasn't had breakfast yet. Please try to persuade him to eat."Then, Meredith quickly left. She planned to return to the office to do some work while ignoring Charlie for a bit.Mary thought that Meredith was about to abandon her son. She was so furious her face turned blue. She stood outside the door for a while before entering.Seeing the disappointment on Charlie's face in bed, Mary knew that he was missing Meredith."Charlie
"Why are you looking at me with such a wary face?" Josiah was feeling uncomfortable from the bottom of his heart. He mocked, "Charlie is already in this state, what else could I do to him?""Who knows? After all, Mister Josiah, your ways had always been ruthless," Meredith said coldly.Josiah sneered, "Meredith, you're not that charming.""It's best if that's the case." Meredith did not plan to continue talking to him. She walked past him.Josiah saw the thermos in her hands. He uncontrollably held her hand and asked, "Did you make them yourself?"Meredith was forced to stop in her tracks. She turned back and asked him, "Is there a problem with that?"Josiah was speechless from her question. He immediately shook his head. "Nothing, I'm just asking."He did not know why he would ask such a useless question. Perhaps, at the thought of Meredith making breakfast for other men, he felt unhappy about it.He said, "I haven't had your breakfast for a long time."Meredith looked at him
Meredith had put it so seriously and sincerely. It was clear to please him. Although Charlie was moved by it, he could not hear her intentions.He turned around and looked at her. He asked, "Meredith, do you love me?" "Of course, if not why would I marry you?""Isn't it because I have helped you a lot and pursued you for a long time?""Of course, not." Meredith shook her head. She held his hand. "Charlie, why would you have such thoughts? If I don't love you yet marry you, this isn't repaying you. This is biting the hand that fed me, you understand?""I don't," Charlie said."Marriage is a matter of a lifetime. If I don't love you yet marry you, this is an irresponsible way of doing things. I won't be so selfish."Charlie looked at her. His eyes reddened a little."Since I have fallen in love with you and married you, I will never leave you for the rest of my life. Unless you fall in love with another woman like Josiah." Meredith squeezed his hand tightly. "So, please don't ch
The caretaker did not know their relationship. She smiled and said, "Mister Larson, your wife has such a good temper. No matter how you make a fuss, she just smiles."Hearing what the caretaker said, Charlie could not help but think back to when Meredith was with Josiah and the number of things she had to bear because of Nia.This was her character. She was extremely kind.Although Charlie had calmed down for the next few days, he seemed to have become a changed person.He became a sensitive person with low self-esteem. Meredith had to tiptoe around him when she talked to him. She was afraid that she would accidentally poke him where it hurt.Charlie in this way broke her heart, yet she was helpless about it. She could only carefully stay with him.That day, Meredith was stuck in traffic. When she reached the hospital, it was almost seven in the evening.She apologized while entering, "I'm sorry I'm late. You must be famished."Charlie looked at the travel-worn Meredith. He cou
Then, she took out a band-aid from the drawer.Charlie lowered his head dejectedly. "I never thought I would be so useless. I can't even help you with something as simple as your cut.""Charlie, don't say that. Once your leg recovers, you'll be able to move more freely." Meredith passed him the band-aid."Come, help me with it."Charlie accepted the band-aid and carefully wrapped it around her wound.Meredith took the opportunity to explain, "When I sent Nia to Josiah's mansion, I realized I forgot to take bowls, so I got Lily to lend me two bowls."Charlie was speechless."Lily said that Josiah had an important meeting that night. He hasn't got off work yet."Charlie held her hand apologetically. "Meredith, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you.""It's fine. As long as you don't overthink this." Meredith secretly let out a sigh of relief.Meredith was in the hospital with Charlie for the entire night. The next day, she had breakfast with him before leaving for the office.
That was the first time that Josiah gave her juice, but he was actually there to kill her child.The impression was so deep that she was frightened when she saw him bringing her juice."What's wrong?" Josiah saw that something was off, and he asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?""No." She shook her head. She stared at the juice and said, "Do you remember the last time you brought me freshly squeezed juice?"Josiah did not expect that she would ask such a question. He was taken aback.Usually, he would never serve her juice. So, he naturally remembered that time."I remember." Josiah nodded and admitted, "Edith, I remember all those things, but I hope you can forget them.""I want to forget it too, but unfortunately..." She shook her head and smiled bitterly. "Forget it, let's not mention it, let's get down to business."Josiah sat down opposite her and pushed the juice in front of her again. "Edith, there is no poison in this glass of juice, you can drink it.""No, I'
Meredith turned and walked toward the elevator.While waiting for the elevator, she saw Josiah standing behind her from the mirror on the door panel. She stared at him suspiciously and asked, "Mister Josiah, is there anything else I can do for you?""Not really. I'll take you downstairs." "No need.""I want to walk you to your car," Josiah insisted.Meredith knew that she could not persuade him, so she did not bother to talk to him.It was not until he brought her to the car that he stopped. Josiah watched her get in the car and fastened her seat belt. Finally, he said, "Be careful on the road."Meredith did not even know how to respond to him.Should she give him a cold look, or wave goodbye to him?In the end, she said, "Mister Josiah, we don't have to be like this."She has said this many times, but Josiah still adhered to his own principles. He did not force her to do anything, but he also did not give up on her.…Charlie was discharged from the hospital after stayin
Nia finally felt relieved.Even at a young age, Nia could see that Papa Charlie had become different from before.Meredith gave Charlie and Nia a piece of chicken drumsticks each. Nia took a bite and nodded in praise. "Mommy's chicken drumsticks are still as delicious as ever. What do you think, Papa Charlie?"During this period of time, Charlie had no appetite to eat at all. Anything that came into his mouth would be tasteless.However, looking at Nia's sunny face, he praised, "It's delicious."Meredith smiled and said, "It's delicious and I'll make it for you next time."She put a piece of fish in Charlie's bowl. "Charlie, this is my new dish."Charlie nodded in agreement.After eating for a while, Meredith asked Nia, "Does Nia have any study plans today?""I have to do my homework, read extracurricular books, and practice the piano." Nia suddenly turned to Charlie. "Papa Charlie, I still prefer the drum, can you continue to teach me?"Charlie thought about it and nodded. "