Jacob felt his face flush the moment she spoke, hesitating before replying, “Who said I wanted to ask my son-inw for money? Did I ever say that? There’s a clear difference between simply looking for a good son-inw.” He added, “Please, don’t rant about me!”


    Upon hearing this, ine chose not to engage in an argument with Jacob. Instead, she turned to Charlie and dered, “You heard everything he said! Regardless of what he’s holding back, you absolutely must not give him a single penny!”


    Jacob, taken aback by her words, shot back in frustration, “ine, what’s your problem? Why do you keep bringing up money?”


    ine, with a cheeky grin, shook her head and replied, “What’s wrong with that? You didn’t ask your good son-inw for money, so I’m just telling him not to give you any. Why should that upset you?”<fn8208> For original chapters go to find·novel</fn8208>


    “You… you…” Jacob stammered, caught off guard by ine’s quick thinking. Her ability to counter his arguments left him speechless. With her words hanging in the air, how could he possibly ask Charlie for money?<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Feeling defeated and unable to articte aeback, Jacob could only mutter in frustration, “I… I didn’t intend to ask my good son-inw for money. I just wanted to remind him to stay safe when he goes out!”


    ine feigned concern, taking a deep breath while dramatically cing her hands over her chest. “Oh, Jacob, you truly scared me! I thought you were so shameless as to ask your good son-inw for money! It’s not easy for him to earn a living. You’re capable yourself, so it’s better not to rely on others!”


    Jacob replied angrily, “ine, what is wrong with you? I already told you I don’t want to seek out a good son-inw. Why do you keep going on about money?”


    Seeing Jacob’s anger but noticing his hesitation to express his true feelings, Charlie couldn’t help but think that the old saying was indeed true: the poor are often the most resentful.


    Jacob’s character was weak, and he often found himself caught between fear and hesitation. This constant turmoil prevented him from seizing opportunities, ultimately leading to his own downfall.


    Take Matilda’s return to China, for example. It was evident to everyone that Jacob longed to reconnect with her. Even Matilda had been reflecting on their past. They were once deeply connected, and by choosing to divorce ine, Jacob could have remedied decades of regret, paving the way for a joyful future.


    Yet, hecked the courage to take that step, and as a result, Matilda grew impatient. Then Hank, a man far superior to Jacob, appeared and swept Matilda away.


    Despite learning such a painful lesson from Matilda, Jacob still failed to recognize his issues or change his timid disposition. Charlie felt a mix of helplessness and frustration at this realization.


    Finally, Charlie turned to Jacob and asked directly, “Dad, do you need money? If so, just tell me, and I can transfer some to you.”


    Jacob felt a rush of excitement at the offer, but the thought of ine’s mockery and the dignity he had just tried to uphold left him feeling embarrassed.


    Unsure how to respond, he found himself at a loss for words.


    At that moment, ine noticed Charlie’s willingness to help and quickly interjected, “Good son-inw, your dad just said he has everything he needs and doesn’t want your money. Besides, he’s well-respected now, being a vice president of the Painting and Calligraphy Association. If you give him money, it would be quite humiliating!” Jacob couldn’t help but feel increasingly ufortable.


    While he felt like confronting ine, he also recognized that her words held some truth.