Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law-Chapter 744 - 743: Dare to, Say It Again (2)_1

Julia let out an "Oh."

Mila Anderson led her into the inner room. Jimmy Horne had indeed fallen asleep, his little face still showing a happy smile from his dreams.

Julia sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking his small face.

"Billy asked about his daddy," Mila Anderson said, also sitting on the edge of the bed. Both women looked at the sleeping Jimmy Horne.

Julia raised her eyebrows. Was this the reason Billy had knocked on her door?

"Probably Adele wouldn’t tell him, so he ran downstairs to ask you," Mila Anderson sighed softly. She hadn’t yet gone upstairs to ask her daughter.

Julia’s eyes flickered. Her mother-in-law was unaware that Adele hadn’t come home yet. If Mila Anderson knew, she might start worrying. She and Glades Horne were comfortable letting Noah Reyes find Adele, but Mila Anderson might not feel at ease.

So she quickly asked, "Mom, what did you say?"

Mila Anderson adjusted the corner of Billy’s blanket with a bitter sigh. "Truth cannot be hidden forever. He’ll find out sooner or later," she said, indirectly answering Julia’s question.

Julia remained silent. Her mother-in-law was right. Truth cannot be concealed. Noah Reyes is Jimmy Horne’s father. That’s a fact that can’t be covered up, no matter how hard they try.

"Julia, Glades Horne has had the most contact with that man. Have you asked Glades Horne if that man really isn’t trying to take Billy away? Billy seems to have a fondness for him. Billy has always wanted a daddy to love and cherish him. Now that I’ve told him the truth, will he..." She trailed off, then continued with her deepest worry, "Adele sees Billy as her life. If that man takes Billy away, what will happen to Adele?" Mila Anderson’s biggest concern was still her daughter.

Julia placed her hand over Mila Anderson’s, comforting her. "Mom, don’t worry. Although Noah Reyes is not a good person, as a clan leader, I think he still has some integrity." In her opinion, Noah Reyes wasn’t trying to take Billy away; he was after Adele. If Adele was taken by him, Billy would naturally follow.

"Alas... what a sin!" Mila Anderson sighed deeply, then said vehemently, "It’s all Gian Horne’s fault, his wrongdoing! He was unfaithful, and now the heavens are punishing my daughter and grandson."

Julia blinked. Could this really be blamed on her father-in-law? The matter with Adele was partly her own fault. If Adele hadn’t misjudged people and been used by Orlando Evans, would she have ended up in such a situation? Julia wasn’t gloating; she was just looking at it objectively. Of course, her father-in-law had an indirect responsibility, and so did her mother-in-law. The disharmony between her in-laws led to their neglect of Adele, which resulted in Adele’s willful and unreasonable character. It caused Adele to have no friends. When Orlando Evans showed her feigned affection, she clung to that friendship desperately because she was, in fact, very eager for companionship.

"Mom, about you and Dad..." Julia asked cautiously.

"Now that your grandma’s health is very poor, the old lady still takes decent care of me as a daughter-in-law, even though she can’t stop her son from cheating. Securing Glades Horne’s position isn’t only because of his exceptional performance but also because of the subtle pressure from the old lady. As long as the old lady is alive, I will stay in this family. I don’t want her to leave with a broken heart at this time," Mila Anderson said somberly.

Mila Anderson had completely given up on Gian Horne. It was only now that she realized letting go wasn’t so difficult after all. She had been too persistent, too fixated, enduring the pain for thirty years. Looking back now, she truly thought herself foolish. Love cannot tolerate even a grain of sand. She should have agreed to a divorce when she couldn’t make Gian Horne change his mind. Considering the Anderson Family’s shares in Valence Group, even if she had divorced Gian Horne, those shares would have been enough for her to support herself and her son. If she had been stronger back then, perhaps she would have had a different life.

"Dad has already..." Julia didn’t continue. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Her father-in-law’s remorse and change of heart were so belated that it was impossible not to be cynical. They were both women, both had loved a man, and both were mothers; she could understand her mother-in-law’s love and hate from those years. Now that her mother-in-law could let go of her feelings, it was a good thing for her. Although she was older, at least she was happier. Moreover, her mother-in-law no longer spent her days playing cards as she used to; she had her own life and her own business. Her days were fulfilling and flavorful. With such an outcome, there wasn’t much to regret. As for her father-in-law... she wanted to sympathize with him, but she also felt he had brought it upon himself. Ultimately, Gian Horne had received his retribution. Now, with his lover in prison and his wife about to divorce him, he was left with nothing. His children from both sides held some resentment toward him, despite appearances. He must have felt very guilty and upset.

"If it weren’t for all the trouble Pheobe Rogers caused, for the things she did to harm Ivan, do you think your dad would have changed? If he were truly going to change, he would have done it thirty years ago. He’s disappointed in Pheobe Rogers and only wants to come back because he has no other choice. As for feelings, there are none left between him and me. The only connection left is you all," Mila Anderson snorted coldly.

Regarding her husband’s change of heart, Mila Anderson’s view was more profound, making Julia feel that her mother-in-law had truly become stronger. Julia had nothing more to say. She also knew that her mother-in-law’s endurance up to this point—her willingness to see her father-in-law every day and live under the same roof—was all because of the old lady. The old lady, fully aware of the situation, had therefore thought of asking her and Glades Horne to persuade her mother-in-law. Once a river flows into the sea, it never turns back. Who was there to blame? Who was there to resent? Thirty years of opportunities had not been cherished.

"Mom, you can rest now. I’ll just carry Billy back to his room." Julia stood up, bent over, and picked up the sleeping Jimmy Horne.

Mila Anderson also stood up. "Be careful, don’t wake him," she said.

With Mila Anderson accompanying her, Julia carried Jimmy Horne out of Mila Anderson’s room.

After Julia carried Jimmy Horne upstairs, Mila Anderson closed her room door.

"Madam, let me do it." The nanny took Jimmy Horne from Julia’s arms and then returned to his room.

Julia did not follow them upstairs.

The sound of a car came from outside.

Noah Reyes, needing no protection, drove himself and brought the drunk and sleeping Adele back.

He had originally planned to take Adele to the Manor while she was passed out from drinking. However, upon returning to the Manor, he received a report from his subordinates that Glades Horne had left a message for him, telling him to send Adele back to the Horne Family, or else he would bear the consequences.

Glades Horne had guessed that he would bring Adele back to the Manor and had preemptively left the message.

He didn’t want to listen to Glades Horne’s words, but after thinking about it, he resignedly brought the sleeping Adele back.