The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family

Holly sighed, helpless.

She solemnly reminded her father, "Keith, I have to make this clear to you. I can't curb your hatred for Curtis, but you have to change how you feel about him."

Keith, however, remained stubborn and lost his temper. "No! I won't change! Even if I die, I won't change how I feel about Curtis!"

At that, Holly grew furious. "Good! Keep acting stubborn and don't change, Dad! When Charlie comes home, the family will mention Ashley and Curtis. How about you say all that to him? He'll definitely sever all ties with you after hearing what you've said about his father. If you send my grandson away, I'll cut ties with you too! Just wait and see!"

Keith's anger immediately dissipated as Holly's warning hit him.

He knew it was unlikely for Holly to cut ties with him, but it was different with his grandson Charlie might not forgive him if he insisted on hating Curtis. After all, no children could bear to hear others humiliating their late parents.noveldrama

As Keith thought of that, he sighed heavily and relented. He mumbled dispiritedly, 'You're right, Holly. I'll change.. I have to change."

After that, he became a little down and got emotional again. "I wonder if I can see Charlie again before I die..."

Holly relaxed after seeing the change in his attitude and reassured him, "Don't worry. I believe Charlie will be back soon.'

Keith immediately asked, "Why are you so

sure?'

Holly replied solemnly, "Nana's back, so it won't be long until Charlie returns. I'm sure God will bring Charlie back to reward Nana's deep love and loyalty."

"Oh, God..." Keith murmured, though he was still uncertain about it.

Christian finally interjected. "Dad, you survived all thanks to Charlie's fiancee. I think this is God's will. You're blessed! I'm sure God will let you see Charlie again."

At that, Keith nodded thoughtfully.

At the same time, a staff member approached them in a hurry. He reported respectfully, "Master, Madam! Sir hammy of the New York Police Department is downstairs. He wants to see you." Keith was surprised. "Merlin? Quick! Let the young man in!"

Holly reminded him, "Merlin is around Christian's age. He's already in his fifties, Keith."

"Oh..." Keith came to a sudden realization. When he recalled Merlin, he thought it was still twenty years ago.

Soon, the staff accompanied Merlin to take the elevator to the top floor of the Ark Building.

As soon as Merlin saw Keith, he hurried forward and greeted Keith respectfully." Uncle Keith, how are you? Are you well? I wanted to follow Christian to Los Angeles to visit you, but many things had happened in the past two days, so I couldn't come. Please forgive me

Keith observed Merlin with a puzzled look." You are Merlin?"

Merlin was startled. He looked at the others, and then at Keith again. He nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Uncle Keith. It's me. I'm Merlin, Merlin Lammy."

Keith blurted out in shock, "Y-You...

You look like your dad two years before he died. Why? Holly said

you're in your fifties, but you look so much older than that! You look like you're in your sixties! What

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happened? Why do you look so old?"

Merlin said awkwardly, "Uh... I've been busy all these years. I'm overworked and I didn't pay attention to my appearance, so I look older than my peers..." Merlin then added, "By the way, Uncle Keith. I'm in my fifties, but I've retired early."

Keith became more puzzled and asked with a frown, "Why did you retire so early?"

Merlin gave Keith a bitter smile. "I originally planned to retire next year. All these years, I've neglected my wife and children. They were angry with me and moved to Houston two years ago. If I don't retire early to accompany them, I'm afraid they raight cut ties with me soon."

Keith had to ask, "If you're planning to retire next year, so why are you retiring now?"

Merlin shrugged, embarrassed." Unfortunately, Uncle Keith, it's a long story