Mr. Charles's Hidden Wife novel Chapter 171

Upon seeing her beautiful smile, Henson smirked. "I made it," he announced.

Wendy led him by the wrist through the door.

The moment he came into view, both Ross and Sally were shocked beyond belief.

They instantly recognized the man standing in front of them.

His parents were also very surprised, as the man standing before them was incredibly good-looking, and looked totally out of Wendy's league.

Wendy then brought Henson to the table to introduce him to everyone. "Uncle, Auntie, Ross, Sally, this is... my boyfriend, Henson. Henson, those two are Liam and Anna Lowry, Ross' parents I told you about last time. This guy here's Ross, and the woman there is his girlfriend, Sally," she said.

He nodded to everyone in greeting. "It's my first time meeting you all, and the pleasure's all mine," he said politely.

"Nice to meet you too. Come here, Hensie, have a seat." 

Ross' mother greeted while his father returned to the kitchen to retrieve another set of tableware.

"Hensie," she snickered to herself at the nickname Ross' mother gave him.

Sally covered her lips with her hands and mumbled out loud, "Oh my God, is that THE Mr. Charles? I can't be mistaken, right Ross?"

Ross looked Henson up and down for a while. The thought of Wendy dating Mr. Charles, one of the most prolific people in all of San Diego, had never once crossed his mind. 

His mother looked perplexed after seeing the frightened looks on her son and his girlfriend's faces.

She could understand if it was only coming from Sally, but why was it that her son was acting weirdly too?

Wendy then flashed Sally a smile through pursed lips. "I suppose you should be able to feel more at ease now that you know that I actually have a boyfriend, Sister Sally," she said.

Henson raised an eyebrow after hearing her say that. So, that was why she called him over.

It appeared that Ross' girlfriend was suspicious of her claims. 

Sally nodded profusely at that.

Ross’s father came out of the kitchen eventually and handed a set of tableware over to Henson.

Ross’s mother, who was standing in a corner, didn't understand anything that was going on at the moment suddenly piped up with questions. "Anyways Hensie, what kind of position do you hold in the Charles Group? How many people are in your family now?" She asked.

"I'm working in the managerial department of the Charles Group. My parents are no longer living, but I have an older brother, a younger brother, and a sister who's the youngest in the family," he answered with a smile.

"Ah, that doesn't sound good. I suppose you must be facing a lot of financial difficulties in your family now," she remarked.

"We're doing alright.

After all, it only takes little to raise them," he replied calmly.

She then thought for a moment before quizzing further, "Then, did you purchase any properties in San Diego? Do you own a car? Will you be staying with your siblings once you get married?" 

"I have all of that. My little brother's staying with me now, while my youngest sister's currently studying abroad," he answered politely.

"Where's your house... located then? Doesn't Wendy work as an assistant professor? Is it feasible to drive her to and from the university everyday?" She continued quizzing.

Wendy felt a little embarrassed as she didn't expect his mother to grill him about his personal life so intensely.

"Mom-" Ross interjected and shook his head at his mother.

shook his head at his mother.

"Am I wrong for asking questions now?" She huffed.

Henson gave a small chuckle. "I don't mind at all, Auntie. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. I suppose it's only natural that I answer these types of questions since I'm dating Wendy now.

"I own a few properties in the San Diego area, but most of them are located on Ring Street. My little brother might be staying with me, but we're staying in separate buildings so we don't get caught up in one another's lifestyles on the daily. My place isn't located too far away from where Wendy works, but is still a distance. However, I'd like to think it's in a pretty convenient location, as I'd arranged for a chauffer to drive her to and from campus every time she has to go to work," he explained.

His mother was dumbstruck after hearing all of that. Weren't all the swanky villas located on Ring Street?