Clayton felt extremely depressed upon hearing Charlie's words.
He understood the meaning behind Charlie's words. What he meant was that from now on, regardless of whether he was going to be staying at the Wade family’s old mansion or whether he was staying in Eastcliff or not, he, Charlie Wade, had officially returned to the Wade family.
Clayton cursed in his heart, 'This kid makes people feel a little disgusted when he does this...' 3
However, Clayton naturally did not dare to say anything in front of Jeremiah.
So, he could only smile and say, "Good! Good! It's good that you’re back!"
Lord Wade then turned around to introduce his third uncle Caleb, fourth uncle Carlisle, aunt Carmen, and youngest aunt Charlotte, to Charlie. 2
When he was introducing Carmen to Charlie, Carmen had a very attentive expression on her face as she said with great excitement, "Charlie, Aunt has been waiting for you to come back for so many years.
You’re finally back home now! The spirits of your parents in heaven will definitely be relieved!" 1
As she said that, she made a few sad sobbing sounds, but there were no tears on her face.
Charlie had long been accustomed to Carmen's pretense. After all, Carmen was a noble member of the Wade family. In the words of the modern people nowadays, she was definitely an old princess now.
The old princess had been arrogant and domineering all her life. She had never needed to bow to anyone and so, it was completely understandable if her acting skills were not that good right now.
After all, this kind of old princess usually did not have the energy to study and improve her acting skills.
Charlie could also see that she was trying her best to put on an act, but her tears were really not at her disposal.
So, Charlie also smiled faintly and said politely," Thank you, Aunt."
But Charlie's youngest aunt, Charlotte, who had not spoken or said a word all this while, already had flushed red eyes.
When Lord Wade introduced her to Charlie, tears were already rolling down her cheeks. She held Charlie's hands as she cried and choked up as she said," Charlie, now that you’re already back home this time, don’t ever leave again..."
When Charlie looked at his youngest aunt who was about forty years old standing in front of him, he could not help but think of his childhood. 4
Charlotte was twelve years older than himself. When h e was young, he was a small child, and she was a big child.
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