Reborn From Ashes novel Chapter 263

"I'm really not sure. Otherwise, I would've brought you both home a long time ago. You both know how things are with Charlotte's family. If our relationship gets exposed, she would lose her shares, and everything I've endured over the years will be for nothing." Francis sighed helplessly, looking very pitiful.

That was Francis' ultimate goal.

When Charlotte married Francis, they had a proper, grand wedding.

At that time, the Peterson family was rich and powerful, so they looked down on someone as insignificant as Francis.

Although they felt reluctant, they couldn't stop Charlotte, who was head over heels for Francis. Then, Charlotte had ended up getting pregnant.

Thus, the Peterson family had no choice but to let Charlotte marry Francis.

The Peterson family was a prominent family in the capital. In order to maintain their image, they had still given Charlotte the shares of the Peterson family, which were worth a fortune.

In the end, Charlotte settled in Stonybrook instead of the capital. After all, the Peterson family didn't allow her to live in the capital because she had gotten pregnant before marriage.

Because her actions had brought shame upon them, they didn't let Francis and her continue staying at the capital. This was done to prevent others from gossiping about the Peterson family.

"So much for your years of marriage and time spent together. Anyway, when has she ever mentioned the shares? Hmph! I bet you'll never get them!" Bianca sneered and looked at Francis with contempt.

Francis felt ashamed as he sat awkwardly in place.

"Mom, Dad has his reasons. Please stop pressuring him," Morgan said kindly.

"Yes. I have my reasons. If I keep asking her about the shares, she'll be suspicious," Francis nodded and said helplessly.