Yolden was inwardly relieved, hearing that Charlie really didn't mind revealing himself to his future wife and stepson.

He had led a down-to-earth life and earnestly loved Matilda and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

That was why he hoped that whenever they mentioned Charlie, Matilda wouldn't merely think of Jacob Wilson's son-in-law, who had coincidentally met some locally influential figures through his feng shui business.

He was rather bad at pretending and even worse at lying.

Still, he would have understood and respected Charlie's decision if the latter had refused, and he was therefore surprised Charlie had agreed to it so easily.

Naturally, he was not aware that Charlie intended to take his new family under his wing and was happily riding shotgun as Charlie drove up to the Champ Elys villa.

Keith Acker and the rest of his family were already there waiting, and Charlie's three uncles, aunt, and Merlin were outside to receive them.

Keith and Holly would have