"Young Master, we are begging you. Please go back and see Sir Mccarthy one last time!"
"His health is deteriorating rapidly. Seeing you one last time is his final wish."
"Sir Mccarthy said that as long as you are willing to return, you would be the head of the Mccarthy family."
Otis Mccarthy walked out of the supermarket with the vegetables he just bought.
A black Rolls-Royce was parked directly in front of him, blocking his path.
As soon as the car stopped, several elderly men got out and looked at Otis with pleading eyes.
They had a hard time finding Otis and now they really wanted him to return to the Mccarthy family.
However, there was not a hint of change on Otis's face. He looked at them calmly.
"Are you done talking? If you're finished, I'll leave."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
The old men looked at each other, then at Otis's retreating figure. All they could do was sigh.
...
Otis returned home with the vegetables he had bought from the supermarket.
As soon as he opened the door, he heard a sharp voice from inside the room.
"Otis! What the hell is wrong with you? You can't earn money when you are asked to, and now you're dilly-dallying when you're asked to cook. Are you trying to starve me to death?"
Listening to this voice devoid of any kindness, Otis maintained his calm demeanor.
"Mom, I'm sorry. I ran into some troubles while I was out buying groceries. That's why I came back a bit late. Please wait a while. The meal will be ready soon."
At that moment, a woman in her forties or fifties came out of the room.
Looking at Otis, her face bore a trace of disdain and sarcasm.
This woman was Otis's mother-in-law, Tabitha Morrison.
Her daughter, Alanna Preston, was Otis's wife.
Everyone in Chepstow knew that the Preston family, despite being a second-rate noble family, had married their daughter to a loser who was picked up from the streets.
However, the real situation was only clear to Otis and Alanna's father, Jed Preston.
Three years ago, Otis, who was the leader of the strongest special operations team in Gastonbury, came to Chepstow on a mission.
However, he was nearly killed by a sneak attack.
Jed saved him and earnestly asked him to marry his daughter, hoping that Otis could secretly protect the Preston family for three years.
Out of gratitude, Otis agreed to this arrangement.
However, not long after Otis and Alanna got married, Jed passed away.
He left Tabitha and Alanna in this world.
As a son-in-law who lived with his wife's family, Otis naturally did not receive a warm welcome from the Preston family.
But Otis had already gotten used to it and kept his promise.
Now, in just two more months, the three years would be up.
...
Otis went to the kitchen, skillfully handling and preparing various ingredients.
In a short while, meals for a family of three were prepared.
"Mom, you eat first. I'll go call Alanna for dinner."
After getting the meals ready, Otis invited Tabitha to the dining table and then went to call Alanna out for a meal.
Seeing Otis doing this, Tabitha's disdain for him deepened.
She had never held Otis, this live-in son-in-law, in high regard.
Moreover, Otis didn't have any money-making capabilities and could only play the role of a stay-at-home husband.
Tabitha's dislike of Otis grew even more.
After all, her daughter was considered the most beautiful woman in Chepstow, and yet Jed had chosen such a useless person as her groom.
This embarrassed her in the whole Preston family.
"Alanna, it's time for a meal."
Otis came to Alanna's room and gently knocked on the door.
At this moment, Alanna was sitting by the window, thinking about matters at work. Frustration was plastered over her pretty face.
Hearing Otis's voice only made her more upset.
She pulled open the door.
"Mealtime again. Besides cooking, what else can you do?"
"Do you know any man like you, who only knows how to cook all day without making a single penny?"
Seeing Alanna losing her temper, Otis remained calm and did not prolong the conversation.
After venting her frustrations, Alanna felt much better.
She knew that she had unfairly taken her frustration caused by company affairs out on Otis.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to target you. I was just upset."
Before Otis could say anything, Tabitha beat him to it.
"This useless man deserves to be scolded!"
Otis turned a blind eye to her, looked at Alanna gently, and asked.
"You can talk to me if you have any problems."
Alanna lifted her head and looked at Otis, wanting to say something.
But seeing Otis in this state, she could only shake her head in disappointment.
What could she possibly expect from this man?
"What's the point in telling you? Just do your own thing."
After saying that, Alanna quickly ate a few bites of food and went back to her room.
"I'm full. I have to work on some plans later, so don't bother me."
Before entering her room, Alanna said this and closed her door.
Otis didn't say anything, just slightly nodded his head.
While Tabitha was eating, she reprimanded Otis.
"You! Why in the world did Alanna marry a waste like you? Can't you help Alanna out even a little?"
"Now we can only live in this kind of poor neighborhood, and even your wages are paid by Alanna. Aren't you ashamed?"
Otis didn't reply to her words and just quietly ate his meal.
After finishing his meal quickly, Otis began to clean up the table and saw that Alanna had changed into her business attire and had come out of her room.
It was clear that she was going out to socialize.
But her expression seemed to be very serious.
"Alanna, where are you going? Do you want me to go with you?"
Upon hearing Otis's words, Alanna didn't even look back. She walked swiftly out of the door, leaving behind just one sentence for Otis.
"Just mind your own business. Don't interfere with mine!"
Downstairs, a Maserati started slowly, quickly merging into the stream of traffic.
Otis watched from the window, feeling a bit puzzled.
He fell silent for a moment, then took out his phone to make a call.
"This is Otis. Since you want me to go back, do something for me now."
"I want to know where Alanna is going tonight."
