Scum Daddy Dreams Of Stealing My Mommy!
Chapter 500 Christopher Hart Actively Seeks Out His Father-in-Law

Chapter 500: Chapter 500 Christopher Hart Actively Seeks Out His Father-in-Law

Jacob Garcia didn’t handle Michael Garcia’s funeral arrangements.

After all, Michael Garcia’s reputation was not good. Even if a funeral was arranged, people might not come to pay their respects. Perhaps they would secretly mock him and curse him for dying.

Moreover, handling funeral arrangements involves significant expenses. He planned to use the hundreds of thousands he "earned" from Thomas Smith as startup capital to try his hand at business.

Thus, after reporting to the prison, he had Michael Garcia’s body cremated.

He didn’t purchase a cemetery plot but instead rented a small spot at a temple to place the ashes, considering it as a proper burial.

When visiting the prison, he told Fiona Marshall about this matter.

Initially, Fiona Marshall didn’t believe it and casually remarked, "It’s good he’s dead." But after a while, with red eyes, she asked her son incredulously, "Your dad... is he really dead?"

Jacob Garcia took out the cremation certificate from his bag, pressed it against the glass for her to see.

Fiona Marshall stared at it for a long time, and tears rolled down: "Michael is dead... He was only in his 50s and died like this... He harmed me so much, and now he’s just... dead..."

Jacob Garcia put away the cremation certificate and comforted, "Mom, he’s gone. Let’s not dwell on the past, good or bad. When you come out, let’s live well."

Fiona Marshall wiped her tears and suddenly asked, "What about that damned girl, Amelia Garcia? Is she doing well now?"

"She..." Jacob Garcia intended to speak the truth and tell his mother that Amelia Garcia’s biological father was not dead and that his status was extremely noble and significant, surpassing the power of the Hart Family.

But the words got stuck in his mouth, and he faintly said, "She’s still the same. Christopher is good to her, but it seems they haven’t remarried."

He feared that speaking the truth would further agitate his mother, making her even more jealous and crazed.

From an outsider’s perspective, Amelia Garcia was not at fault; both mother and daughter were victims.

But now it was the Garcia Family that was miserable, and the mother was jailed because of involvement, so she would definitely feel unbalanced.

Avoiding letting her know for now might reduce unnecessary resentment.

Fiona Marshall, upon hearing this, coldly laughed and said knowingly, "Emma Carter wouldn’t accept her personality; she and Christopher might not have a future."

Speaking of Emma Carter, Jacob Garcia added, "Christopher’s mother was diagnosed with cancer a year ago and has been undergoing treatment."

"Emma Carter has cancer?" Fiona Marshall was surprised again, but soon she laughed heartily, "What’s the use of money? In the face of illness, everyone is equal, hahaha, the one who lives the longest is the ultimate winner!"

Jacob Garcia frowned, feeling rejection and confusion, "Mom, we should focus on our own lives. Why do you keep looking at others?"

"What do you mean? Are you saying mom is psychologically twisted? Can’t stand to see others doing well? Ha! Emma Carter isn’t a good person either. If she had handled that marriage earlier, Lily wouldn’t have ended up like this. She’s just a snobby opportunist."

"But... you deceived them first, right and wrong have long been..."

Jacob Garcia had been deeply shocked these days and suddenly realized that none in the family was psychologically normal, wanting to persuade his mother.

But would Fiona Marshall listen?

Before her son could finish, she angrily interrupted, "Whose son are you? Our family ended up like this, and you’re siding with outsiders? Get out! I don’t want to see you!"

"Mom!"

"Leave!"

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Christopher was having a follow-up exam at the hospital. Charles Smith specifically took time to come over and, together with the director, tailored a rehabilitation plan for him.

The surgery was very successful, and the recovery afterward was also very good. Unexpectedly, Christopher should be able to walk again within this year.

No one was happier about this news than Amelia Garcia.

However, because last time Charles Smith had calculated and conducted a paternity test without her permission, she felt a bit uncomfortable, so wasn’t overly warm when she saw him.

It was Christopher whose attitude towards this "brother-in-law" subtly changed a lot.

After the checkup, the doctor prescribed some neural nutrition medication, and Amelia Garcia went to pay and collect the medicine, leaving Christopher waiting at the doctor’s side.

After Charles Smith had finished discussing official business with the director, he turned to see Christopher looking at him, both instantly understanding that the other had something to say.

Thus, one walked in front, the other followed behind in perfect agreement.

They stopped at the end of the hallway outside the office.

Christopher took the initiative to speak, "Is Old Master Smith still in River City?"

Charles Smith was somewhat surprised, his refined and handsome face showing doubt, "Why are you looking for my father?"

"What do you think? You’ve already investigated everything, haven’t you considered a family reunion?"

Charles Smith was surprised again.

A couple of days ago, before his father returned to Imperial Capital, they had a meal.

He heard his father say that Chloe Norton would certainly harbor resentment towards him and was unlikely to accept him as her biological father. He had prepared himself for a wait.

But now it seemed...

The situation was better than they had imagined.

Otherwise, Christopher wouldn’t have brought it up with him.

After a brief silence, Charles Smith gently pushed his gold-framed glasses and tentatively asked, "So you’re saying Little Clarke is willing to acknowledge us?"

Christopher took a slight breath, turned his head to gaze into the distance, and explained, "She hasn’t decided yet. I want to talk to Mr. Smith. I need to get some things cleared up before making any plans."

After reading the diary, Christopher was sure of Chloe Norton’s unwavering love for Thomas Smith — but whether Thomas Smith changed his mind later remains unknown.

If Thomas Smith returned without giving Chloe Norton an explanation and silently married someone else, such a father would be unacceptable to Amelia.

However, if there were other circumstances, perhaps a lenient perspective could be taken.

Christopher understood Amelia; he saw her struggling these days, wanting first to clarify these matters to help her decide and alleviate her daily issues.

Charles Smith was naturally pleased with the turn of events, but—

"My dad returned to Imperial Capital a couple of days ago, but since you’re looking for him, I’ll tell him tonight, see when he’s available to come over."

Not in town?

Upon hearing this, Christopher said calmly, "No rush, then wait until he’s free to talk."

Charles Smith thought to himself, you’re not in a rush, but we are!

Before he could speak, Amelia Garcia came walking from the other side of the hallway.

Both turned their eyes towards her.

Seeing them together, seemingly discussing something, Amelia felt a slight pinch in her heart.

Once she was close, she politely exchanged a quick glance with Charles Smith, nodding slightly as a greeting, then pushed Christopher to leave.

"Little Clarke." Charles Smith hurriedly called to her, sincerely saying, "During our last meal, I took the straw from your juice without permission and conducted a paternity test, for which I’m deeply sorry."

Amelia Garcia stopped and turned to look at him, unsure how to respond at the moment.