Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law-Chapter 722: Meeting (2)_1
The other black-clad figures also watched the young master's reaction closely. Far from becoming angry, they actually seemed pleased. Judging by the young master's ruthless reaction, they were confident that with a few years of training, he would certainly succeed to the position of Clan Head smoothly.
Noah Reyes gestured for everyone to go outside.
"Adele, when did you come back? That man is Jimmy's..." James Horne shielded Adele and her son behind him. He cast a cold glance at Noah Reyes, then turned his head to look at his sister, understanding dawning on him.
Hadn't Eldest Brother protected Jimmy? Hadn't Sister-in-law sent Adele away on a business trip? How had Noah Reyes found both mother and son at the same time?
"James, take us away! It's getting late! Let's talk when we get home."
At this moment, Adele's heart was in turmoil; she felt shocked, panicked, angry, and resentful. Her resentment towards Noah Reyes was even stronger.
James nodded.
"Fourth Young Master."
With a wave of Noah Reyes's hand, his men immediately stopped James and Adele. He approached James Horne, calling out coolly, "This is a matter between Adele and me. I'd prefer if the Fourth Young Master didn't get involved. The Eldest Young Master has already agreed to stay out of it, and I hope you will do the same." Noah Reyes's expression was stern and his gaze icy as he faced James. However, when his eyes swept past Adele, a trace of tenderness still flickered in them.
Perhaps his actions were a bit too hasty, perhaps a bit too overbearing.
But at this moment, he truly couldn't stand by and watch her disappear.
He knew that if he let Adele go now, it would be very difficult for him to see her tomorrow. Although he had won the bet with Glades Horne through a ruse, and Glades should honor his promise not to interfere, if Adele stayed in her room and didn't come out, he would be helpless.
His heart clenched tightly. Adele's alienation, her guarded attitude, her anger, and her clearly visible resentment pained him. He had thought that by finding his son and Adele, their family of three could be reunited, and he could marry Adele. Now, however, he realized how absurdly wrong he was. Adele, having been taken by him in such circumstances, would harbor no affection for him, only resentment.
Noah Reyes was set on bringing his wife and child home.
In fact, he had never been in love before and didn't know how to pursue a woman.
The moment he saw Adele, he instinctively, habitually displayed his dominance, but that only made her more wary of him.
"James, I don't want to have anything more to do with him! I don't want to see him anymore!" Adele once again hid behind James.
Noah Reyes radiated an overwhelming dominance; she knew she couldn't contend with him. At this moment, her greatest savior was James.
James gave his sister a reassuring look. He took Jimmy Horne from Adele's arms and handed him to Rebecca Hughes, who was standing beside him. He softly entrusted Jimmy to her, saying, "Rebecca, it's late, and Jimmy has school tomorrow. Take him home first. Also, have Sister-in-law call the Ruiz Family to let Hansen Ruiz know that Jimmy is back with the Horne Family."
Rebecca Hughes took Jimmy into her arms and nodded.
"I want to be with Mommy! I need to protect her! That lecherous uncle is taking advantage of Mommy!" Jimmy Horne refused to go with Rebecca, glaring furiously at Noah Reyes.
He was deeply upset and angry. His beloved uncle, who smelled like Daddy, had turned out to be a super bad guy! He was taking advantage of Mommy the moment he saw her, scaring her, and even trying to take both of them away. Jimmy felt wretched and outraged.
He felt he was too young to discern people's true nature.
He wished he could grow up immediately. Then he wouldn't misjudge people anymore and could protect his mother.
All in all, he was very distressed.
Noah Reyes was heartbroken by his son's misunderstanding, but he offered no explanation. He knew the issue lay with Adele. He could see all the expressions on his young son's face clearly; his son still liked him. As long as Adele accepted him, Jimmy would no longer consider him a bad, lecherous guy.
He also understood Adele's reaction.
His own reaction... he hoped Adele could understand that as well.
Adele certainly didn't know that his trip to Syrena had already lasted half a year, his main purpose being to find her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed in one place for so long. After searching for her for six months, his anxiety had been mounting; every day started with hope and ended with disappointment.
