Angie sighed deeply. She knew her daughter too well—Stefanie wasn’t just saying this to be dramatic.


    If Charlie Wade were to be killed by his enemies, the only thing keeping her daughter going would be herself and her husband.


    And if they were gone too, Stefanie might not have the strength to carry on.


    So she asked, “What did Charlie say?”


    Stefanie replied, “He just tried to talk me out of it, but I ignored him. I told him that if he and my parents were gone, I wouldn’t be able to live alone—unless he gave me a son.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Angie’s eyes lit up, and she gave Stefanie a thumbs-up. “That’s my girl! Be direct with him! That’s exactly what you should do. Our mistake was caring too much about his feelings. He’s been hesitant about this for too long. If we keep tiptoeing around him and giving him more time, he’ll just keep dragging it out without ever making a real decision!”


    After saying that, she quickly asked, “By the way, how did Charlie respond when you told him that?”


    Stefanie Sun hesitated for a moment before replying, “Brother Charlie said he would think about it carefully. So, I believe I’ve made my feelings clear this time, and he won’t keep avoiding the issue forever. He will definitely give us an answer.”


    She then hugged her mother’s arm and pleaded yfully, “Mom, I’ve already talked to him about it, so please don’t bring it up at the dinner table. Give Brother Charlie a little more time, okay?”


    Angie let out a soft sigh, gently stroking the back of Stefanie’s hand as she spoke sincerely. “Stefanie, what I truly want now is for you to have a child as soon as possible. And it’s not just about continuing Charlie’s bloodline or the Ye family’s legacy—it’s about giving you a lifelongpanion. Charlie himself isn’t certain he can defeat Wu Feiyan. If something were to happen to him, your father and I won’t be here forever to take care of you. But a child—your child—will always be there for you, to love and support you in your old age.”


    She then looked at Stefanie and asked, “Can you try harder to make this happen with Charlie? And if not, why not take a step back and tell him that marriage isn’t the priority? A wedding is just a formality—the true bond is in sharing a child together.”


    Stefanie wasn’t embarrassed by her mother’s words. Instead, she responded firmly, “Mom, since we’re being open about this, I won’t hide anything from you. I also want to have Brother Charlie Wade’s child as soon as possible, but I don’t want him to feel pressured into it.”


    As she spoke, a faint blush crept onto her face. In a softer, more hesitant voice, she admitted, “I want… I want Brother Charlie Wade to agree to this because he loves me. I hope he chooses to have a child with me out of love, not just because of pressure or family expectations.”<fn5f4c> ?????? ???? Find1Novel</fn5f4c>


    Angie sighed, concern evident in her expression. “Stefanie, Charlie is so much like his father—not just in looks but in temperament too. I worry he might handle rtionships the same way his father did. To be honest, I’m afraid he’ll keep pushing you away.”


    Stefanie gave a small, bittersweet smile. “If Brother Charlie Wade still refuses me in the end, then I have no choice but to ept it. All I can do is pray for him, hoping that he stays safe and lives a happy life.”


    Hearing this, Angie felt a deep pang of sorrow. The thought of her daughter spending her life alone made her eyes well up with tears.


    Holding Stefanie’s hand tightly, she choked back her emotions and sighed, “If only your Aunt An were still alive… She adored you so much—she would have made sure this was settled for you.”