While Charlie was engrossed in a TV show, ire approached him and took a seat beside him.


    After a brief moment of hesitation, ire spoke softly, “Charlie, I need to ask you something, and I want you to answer me honestly—no lies.”


    Charlie nodded in acknowledgment, replying, “Of course, my wife. Please go ahead.”


    ire handed him the shopping receipt, questioning, “Why are there three sets of skincare products listed here? It’s not that I doubt you, but I would appreciate an exnation.”


    Charlie was momentarily taken aback by the receipt but quickly realized it likely came from a gift box that Isaac Cameron had purchased. He nced around and noticed that ine was not present, then whispered, “I’ll be honest with you, my dear. Those skincare products were actually requested by Dad.”<fn262d> Follow current nov?ls on Find★Novel</fn262d><h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “My dad?” ire responded, surprised. “But he’s an old man! Why would he want high-end skincare products?”


    Charlie gave an awkward smile and said, “I probably shouldn’t have mentioned it, but since you’re my wife, I can’t keep secrets from you. However, you must promise me one thing: please don’t confront Dad about this.”


    ire shot him a look, “If you’re asking me not to confront him, how can I be sure you’re telling the truth? What if he’s just covering for you?”


    Charlie quickly reassured her, “Do you really think I’m that type of person? I’ve always handled things with integrity. I wouldn’t let Dad cover for me.”


    ire sighed, “Alright, I promise not to confront him. Now, please exin what’s going on.”


    Charlie began, “This morning, Mom mentioned she wanted that brand of skincare products, and I agreed. Later, when I was driving with Dad, he asked if I could get more, saying he wanted to give it to Matilda.”


    “Matilda?!” ire eximed. “Is that his first love, Matilda?”


    “Exactly.” Charlie smiled. “Who else could it be?”


    ire responded with frustration, “Is Dad still in contact with Matilda? Mom was missing at that time, and I didn’t mind when he had dinner with her, but now that Mom is back, how can they both be involved?”


    Charlie replied, “In situations like this, the best thing for us as kids is to stay out of it, especially since they’re separated now.”


    “Sigh,” ire said, “Even if they’re separated, they’re not divorced. If there’s no divorce, they should remain loyal to each other!”


    Charlie shrugged, “You don’t fully understand the dynamics between Mom and Dad. Their rtionship is quite different from that of ordinary couples.”


    ire sensed that Charlie was being truthful, yet she felt a mix of helplessness and concern. “If Dad asks you for something and gives it to Matilda, you must refuse. We shouldn’t support him in that. He can’t just disregard Mom.”


    Charlie nodded, “Don’t worry, my dear! I promise I won’t agree to anything.”


    At that moment, at Aurous Hill People’s Hospital…