Charlie understood that Orrin had his best interests at heart, yet he gently shook his head. He spoke with great seriousness: “Uncle Orrin, even though my time with my parents was brief—just eight years—I carry their blood within me. If I cannot avenge them in this lifetime, how can I honor the sacrifice they made for me?”


    Angie remained silent, but upon hearing Charlie, she let out a sigh, her eyes glistening with tears. “Charlie’s spirit and demeanor remind me so much of Brother Wade from the past. When Brother Wade faced challenges, he was unwavering. He resolutely took his family away from Eastcliff, and back then, no one could sway him. It seems the same holds true for Charlie now.”


    Orrin nodded somberly, letting out a sigh as he looked at both Charlie and his daughter, Stefanie. He said earnestly, “Charlie, while there are many things to consider, if you truly wish to oppose the Wade family, it’s crucial that they face significant consequences. You must be prepared and strong enough for that.”


    He paused, then continued with a serious tone: “In my view, your immediate priority should be to leave Aurous Hill and head back to Eastcliff, where you should focus on marrying your fiancée. Even if you haven’t officially rejoined the Wade family yet, you will still be recognized as part of the Sun family. If I remain alive, I can help make necessary arrangements for you, ensuring that you can build a foundation within the Sun family and ess its resources and connections.”


    Angie nodded decisively at this point, asserting, “Absolutely, Charlie. Although you are already married, your engagement with our daughter predates your current marriage by over two decades. In a way, the Wilson family girl can be seen as an entanglement with your originalmitment.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    She quickly added, “I don’t mean to ce me here; after all, she is not responsible for the situation. I just want to stress that ording to your parents’ wishes from long ago, you were meant to marry our daughter. As for the Wilson family girl, my family will ensure she is taken care of. After the divorce, I’ll arrange a substantial financialpensation so that you won’t face any difficulties.”


    Charlie felt a bit awkward at this moment.


    Before joining the Sun family, he had been most concerned about how Stefanie’s parents would approach the topic of their marriage contract.


    So much time had passed since the childhood engagement, and he hadn’t seen Stefanie in years, leaving no emotional foundation between them.


    If he were still single, he could consider rekindling a connection with Stefanie based on his parents’ wishes. If they foundmon ground, it might make sense to follow through with their ns and marry.


    However, given that he was already married, how could he abandon ire to pursue a rtionship with Stefanie?


    Noticing Charlie’s silence, Angie spoke with a heavy heart: “Charlie, you must have heard about your uncle’s health from Stefanie. We have spent quite a while seeking treatment for him abroad, but the doctors here have recently informed us that his condition has worsened. They are urging further hospitalization, but the outlook isn’t good—he may not have much time left…”


    As she spoke, Angie struggled to contain her emotions, wiping away tears before continuing, “The marriage contract between you and Stefanie was established by our parents. With two of them no longer with us, your uncle might not have long to see this through. Your parents left us too soon and never witnessed their children’s marriages. Auntie hopes your uncle won’t share the same fate…”


    Stefanie’s eyes were already filled with tears, and she sat there motionless, her heart heavy with grief.


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