The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1381-1385

Chapter 1381

Stefanie's mood improved only slightly after Charlie Wade's affirmative reply. She dabbed away her tears, laughing at herself, "I haven't cried in years! My dad's illness has made me feel like a child again."

Charlie Wade smiled comfortingly, "People have emotions; laughter and tears are natural."

Stefanie softly asked, "Charlie Wade, do you still cry?"

He replied with a wry smile, "I cried a lot when I was eight. It felt like a lifetime of tears."

Stefanie clutched his arm, her eyes red. "Charlie Wade, you've suffered so much"

He shrugged indifferently, "They say hardship is a blessing. I didn't believe it before, but I do now." He felt his greatest blessings were escaping Stephen Thompson and finding the Apocalyptic Book. Without it, even as a Wade family member, he wouldn't have his current strength and respect. This respect wasn't due to his family name, but his own abilities.

He contrasted himself with other wealthy, powerful families and their second-generation heirs, few of whom achieved respect through their own merit. He cited the example of a real estate developer's son who packaged himself as an internet celebrity and investment genius, only to go bankrupt when the economy soured, exposing his lack of true strength. Charlie Wade, however, even after repaying the Emgrand Group and the Wade family, remained respected, capable of earning billions with rejuvenating pills and commanding respect from prominent families—all thanks to the Apocalyptic Book. He believed his childhood suffering led him to discover the book. As Mencius said, "Heaven will bless those who endure hardship."

Liam then messaged Charlie Wade: "Master Wade, Miss Cherie and I have finished the contract. When shall we dine at Shangri-La?"

Charlie Wade replied, "Give me a moment." He put away his phone and told Stefanie, "Daisy, Liam and Ms. Cherie are finished. Let's have dinner at Shangri-La, but I need your help."

Stefanie quickly said, "Charlie Wade, please, don't be so formal with me."

He nodded seriously, "My wife is a fan of yours. I'd like to invite her to dinner. Is that alright?"

Chapter 1382

Stefanie's mood was complex. She looked into his eyes and asked angrily, "Aren't you afraid I'll tell her I'm your fiancée, making her a third party?"

Charlie Wade stammered, "That's why I have another request."

Stefanie snorted, "You want me to hide our relationship from your wife, right?"

He explained, "She thinks I'm an orphan and doesn't know my identity. I don't want her to find out yet."

Stefanie questioned, "She's your wife, and you won't tell her your true identity? Will you always hide it?"

Charlie Wade said, "It's not that I want to hide it, the time isn't right. We'll talk when the time comes."

Stefanie wrinkled her nose, "How will I tell my father you're married?"

Charlie Wade earnestly said, "I'll apologize in person."

Stefanie, resentful, fell silent. Charlie Wade continued, "Stefanie, when you meet my wife, don't reveal I'm the company boss. Tell her your feng shui is bad and needs my help, so I can agree on the spot. Then I can prepare to go to Eastcliff."

Stefanie asked, "Do you have feelings for your wife?"

"Yes, why do you ask?"

"If you have feelings, why hide everything? If there's no truth in your feelings, then"

Charlie Wade shook his head, "You don't understand. It's because of my feelings that I have to proceed step-by-step. It's the best protection for her. Imagine: she marries me believing I'm an orphan, then three years later I reveal I'm the Wade family young master. Could she accept that?"

"Why not? Which woman doesn't want her husband to be powerful? Does she want you to be poor?"

Charlie Wade said, "You don't understand my wife; she's different."

Stefanie retorted, "You're always talking about your wife! Have you considered my feelings? I've always felt I would marry you, even after ten years apart. Now I've found you, and you talk about your wife? How do you think I feel?"

Charlie Wade apologized, "I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Stefanie, remembering his suffering, softened. She apologized, "I'm sorry, I lost control."

He quickly reassured her. She then asked, "Do you have children?"

He awkwardly replied, "Not yet"

Stefanie sighed in relief, "Good. Marrying a divorced man would be embarrassing. Being a stepmother wouldn't be fun either."

Chapter 1383

Charlie Wade was taken aback by Stefanie's words about marrying a divorced man. He considered her young, beautiful, and arrogant, yet surprisingly conservative in her thinking.

He said, "Our childhood agreement shouldn't be taken seriously. Don't let it ruin your happiness!"

Stefanie retorted, "You unscrupulous man! I waited over ten years. Believe it or not, I'll hold a press conference tomorrow and announce our marriage contract!" She threatened to incite her fans against him.

Charlie Wade conceded. He knew Stefanie was serious. He said, "Daisy, we've just reunited. We need time. Let's deal with dinner with my wife first. I'll visit your father in Eastcliff in a few days."

Chapter 1384

Charlie Wade ran into his childhood friend, Lisa, at the orphanage. She expressed her affection, but he politely declined further interaction, explaining he needed to see Mrs. Lewis. After Lisa left, Charlie Wade spoke with Mrs. Lewis. He noticed her subtle change in expression and questioned her about anyone looking for him in the ten years before he left. She denied it, but Charlie Wade sensed she was hiding something. He revealed that he knew he was the Wade family's young master.

Chapter 1385

Charlie Wade's question shocked Mrs. Lewis. She panicked and initially denied knowing anything about someone looking for him. However, Charlie Wade insisted, and she eventually confessed, kneeling before him and revealing she knew his true identity and that Stephen Thompson was responsible for bringing him to the orphanage.