Chapter 1678: DELRO
[Bennet Mansion]
When Allison came home, she half-expected a depressed husband. Much to her surprise, when she arrived, Charles was sitting in the living area, reading a book.
Her steps slowed, and she narrowed her eyes as she studied her husband’s side profile while approaching.
"Charles?" she called when she was close enough, watching him lift his eyes over his reading glasses.
Charles smiled at her, putting the book down. "You’re home?"
"Mhm," she hummed, setting her purse down as she joined him on the couch. "You look... different."
"Welcome back, Madam." Just then, Butler Jen came hurrying in. He slowed when he saw Allison with Charles and bowed slightly. "Apologies, Madam. I was busy assisting the helpers and couldn’t welcome you on time."
Allison smiled wearily, waving a hand. "Butler Jen, I told you not to bother. My youngest son already bothers you in the middle of the night. Don’t worry about it. Please."
Butler Jen chuckled, tempted to say it wasn’t a bother at all. After all, Slater might’ve misunderstood him, but somehow, he always found himself waiting for Slater to come home because he knew the young man needed some comfort.
"Anyway, what’s going on here?" she asked, confused. "Charles, are you okay now?"
Charles shrugged, giving Butler Jen a look.
"Sir Haines was here earlier today," Butler Jen explained. "It seemed the First Young Master sat both his father and Sir Haines down to talk."