Chapter 1448

"I understand! I understand!” Jacob nodded excitedly a s he said repeatedly, "I will never wear this watch at home in the future."

Although Charlie had been sitting at the side without saying anything all this while, he was also a little relieved when he heard this.

It had really not been easy for his father-in-law all this while. In fact, the main reason why he had tolerated Elaine for so many years was mainly because of Claire, 7

If it weren’t for his daughter, he would not have tolerated this for such a long time. So, it could be seen that his father-in-law was actually not useless. At the very least, his paternal love for Claire was indeed very great.

Moreover, even when Claire was questioning him about this matter, Jacob had never once mentioned that the reason why he had suffered so many grievances for the past two decades was because of Claire. He was indeed worthy of the saying that stated that a father's love was great and selfless. 7

When they arrived back at Thompson First, Charlie was about to drive into the villa community. At this time, he suddenly saw Nanako, who was wearing a mask over her face, standing at the gate of the

community. 6

Although the mask covered most of her face, Charlie could still determine that this woman was none other than Nanako based on her body shape, hairstyle, and her overall temperament.

When she saw that his car was getting closer, Nanako subconsciously took a few steps closer to the car. However, she stopped in her tracks when she saw Jacob and Claire in the car with Charlie.

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Charlie knew that he could not possibly stop the car to greet Nanako and ask her why she was looking for him because his father-in-law and wife were in the car with him. So, he could only continue driving the car into the community. He thought that he would come up with an excuse later to come out and take a look as to why Nanako was looking for him.

They quickly arrived at the villa at Thompson First. Before Charlie stopped the car, Jacob had already gotten ready to put away the watch that Matilda had given to him. 6

After Charlie stopped the car, Jacob hurriedly pushed the car door open before he got out of the car and hid his watch in his own BMW. 3

When she saw this, Claire could not help but sigh softly as she said to Charlie in a low voice, "I suddenly feel that my father is truly very pitiful. He must have suffered a lot of grievances for so many years, right?"

Charlie nodded before he said, "Dad has already been tolerating it for at least twenty-six to twenty- seven years now. If it had been anyone else, the other party would have already collapsed a long time ago."

At this time, Claire asked him, "Did you already know about all this since a long time ago? Why do I feel as though you don't seem surprised at all?" 7

Charlie replied, "I heard Dad's old classmates talking about this when I accompanied him to his alma mater for a class reunion some time ago."

Claire nodded in surprise before she suddenly asked him, "Then, why didn't you tell me..."

Charlie replied helplessly, "Just right after this incident, Mom suddenly had an accident and went missing. At that time, you seemed to be at a loss, and all you cared about was looking for your

mother. So, how could I possibly add to your burden, then?” 4

Claire nodded slightly before she sighed again.

Charlie suddenly thought of Nanako who was standing outside the entrance of the villa community. Subsequently, he said, "You should go in with Dad first. I will go out for a while."

Claire asked curiously, "It is already so late. Why are you still going out?"

Charlie replied, "I’m going out to buy some liver health supplements for Dad. Hasn't he been drinking?"

Claire replied, "I should go instead."

Charlie waved his hand and said, "You should go in with Dad. If Mom nags him again, you should help to lighten up the situation, then!"