The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 52

Silverwing Hospital.

Douglas lay in the emergency department, his body covered in wounds and his right leg immobilized in a cast, looking very pitiful.

Charlie couldn’t help but feel a wave of sympathy for him. Here was a grown man who had chosen the wrong woman and now he not only faced heartbreak but had also suffered a brutal beating.

When Douglas noticed Charlie’s entrance, his swollen eyes filled with tears.

“Charlie…” he managed to utter as he broke down in sobs.

Charlie approached him and said calmly, “That’s enough. She’s not worth your tears.”

Douglas sobbed as he replied, “I chased her for three years. I lost all my dignity to her. I became a yes-man. I thought I would build a life with her, but now I find I have nothing left…”

He gasped between cries, “Not only does she want to break up with me, but she also wants me to leave the house! I’ve spent most of the money I earned over the years on her and my only 100,000 savings was invested in her restaurant. Now she refuses to pay me back. I was blinded by love, how could I have liked such a cruel woman?”

Charlie tried to console him, saying, “Douglas, a man should be able to rise above setbacks. If you fall, just pick yourself up! What about the painting I gave you? You can sell it for at least 200,000, which should help you start a small business.”

Douglas nodded, saying, “The painting is right here with me. Thank goodness you reminded me to keep it otherwise, she would have taken it!”

Charlie replied, “As long as the painting is safe, that’s good. Just relax and rest I’ll get you some fruit and take care of the hospital bill.”

Douglas was moved to tears again, saying, “Charlie, you’re an incredible brother. Thank you so much… I promise I’ll pay you back!”

Charlie responded lightly, “Sure, we’re brothers, so no need for thanks.”

With that, he stepped out of the ward. He had rushed into the hospital without buying anything and felt pity for Douglas’s situation. He decided to get him some fruit and charged 100,000 dollars to cover the hospital fees.

Upon returning, Charlie discovered the ward door had been pushed open.

As he approached, he saw Lily Lewis standing at Douglas’s bedside, gripping Jerome’s arm tightly.

When Douglas noticed them, he shouted angrily, “What are you doing here? Do you come to gloat?”

Lily Lewis sneered, “Who would want to see you like this?”

Then, she spat on the floor and continued, “I’m here to ask about that painting! Where did you hide it? Hand it over!”

Douglas retorted angrily, “Lily Lewis, that painting was a gift from my brother why should I give it to you?”

“Given to you?” Lily Lewis shot back coldly. “Do you really think Charlie gifted that painting out of kindness? It was a present for the opening of the restaurant! Whose hotel is it? My father’s!”

Douglas couldn’t believe Lily Lewis’s audacity, his trembling voice rising, “Lily Lewis, don’t go too far! You still owe me 100,000 dollars invested in your restaurant! And that painting is a gift from my good brother did you hear me? A gift!”

Lily Lewis contemptuously replied, “Don’t waste my time with nonsense. The restaurant has nothing to do with you and I won’t give you a single penny. The painting belongs to the restaurant and if you don’t give it to me, I’ll call the police and report that you stole it!”

Jerome, standing nearby, added with a smirk, “I suggest you think wisely. You can’t afford to cross my connections in Aurous Hill. If you don’t hand over the painting, I’ll have you arrested and stealing something valued at 200,000 could easily land you in prison for ten years!”

Tears continued to roll down Douglas’s face as he confronted Lily Lewis, “I’ve given you everything over the years. Even if you don’t appreciate it, must you add insult to injury?”

Lily Lewis replied disdainfully, “Appreciation? Who do you think you are? I’ve never liked you. You’re a loser and unworthy of my love! Only men like Jerome are deserving of me!”

Jerome laughed and added, “Oh and by the way, I forgot to mention, Lily and I have a great time together.”

Lily Lewis blushed and protested playfully, “Jerome, why are you saying that? I’m embarrassed…”

“Embarrassed?” Jerome cackled. “Why don’t we close the door and let this loser see just how I’m treated?”

Douglas could no longer contain his anger. He grabbed a pillow and hurled it at Jerome, shouting, “You jerk, get out!”

Jerome caught the pillow and snorted, “If you don’t give me the painting, I’ll break your other leg, then toss you in jail!”

Just then, Charlie stormed into the ward, his voice full of fury as he shouted, “If you dare touch my brother, you’re asking for trouble!”

Jerome turned around, sizing Charlie up and asked, “And who might you be?”

Lily Lewis interjected, “This is Charlie, the guy who gave Tucker the painting.”

Jerome chuckled, “Oh, I thought it was somebody important. So it’s just that useless gigolo! Your name is notorious around Aurous Hill!”

Jerome’s demeanor instantly shifted to cold menace as he said, “I’ll give you three seconds to leave. I’ll let this slide and pretend you were never here!”

Charlie replied with disdain, “Leave? Who do you think you are?”

Jerome seethed, “How dare you disrespect me, Jerome?”

Charlie replied icily, “I don’t care if you’re Jerome or anyone else. You’ve made me very upset today. Here’s your chance kneel down and apologize to my brother three times, then let him take one of your leg out of your pride. Otherwise, you’ll be in for a world of hurt!”

Jerome chuckled, but his amusement faded into a hardened glare. “Did you just tell me to kneel? Do you have a death wish?”

Lily Lewis taunted him, “Charlie, where did you come from? Acting tough around Jerome is a bad idea you won’t last long!”

Charlie replied coldly, “Don’t talk to me, you fool!”

“You…” Lily Lewis fumed and turned to Jerome, “Jerome! He dared insult me! Get someone to beat him up! I want him to pay!”

Jerome gritted his teeth and said, “You ungrateful little brat! Just wait I’ll call someone to take care of you right now!”

Hearing this, Charlie suddenly burst into laughter and said, “Fine, if you can’t take me down, the two of you will both end up in a world of trouble!”