Chapter 4

A few days later, Arthur and Eleanor went for IVF... Unfortunately, it wasn't successful.

When Charlotte came home that night, I directly told her about it, suggesting we use our savings to send Arthur and Eleanor to a large hospital in the city.

But to my surprise, my words completely enraged Charlotte. "Alex! Are you out of your mind? You supported them getting IVF behind my back? If they actually have kids, won't *we* be the ones taking care of them? They're almost sixty!"

At this point, Charlotte looked at me like I was an idiot. "Alex, tell me, what are you thinking? Why are you so desperate for them to have another son? Are they your parents or my parents?!"

I put my hands on Charlotte's shoulders, patiently explaining:

"Honey, Mom and Dad haven't had it easy. They raised you, then they helped us with Leo. Now they have this longing for a son. Since we're capable now, I just want to help them more. I'll write a few more novels, and all these difficulties will pass."

As I said this, I sneered inwardly, but on my face, I maintained a look of thoughtful sincerity.

Charlotte probably thought I was taking on all the responsibility, so she stopped objecting. She looked at me, unsure what to say.

I knew this was almost a done deal!

The house was my pre-marital property, and most of my royalties were already transferred to my dad's account. Now I just wanted to get rid of all the money Charlotte had!

The thought of her being left with nothing after leaving me made my heart sing.

"But if Mom and Dad have children, besides the living, medical, and education expenses, what about housing?" Charlotte finally brought up the crucial point.

"Honey, I've already discussed this with Dad. I'll buy the kids a house. A long-form novel I wrote two years ago is currently in the process of signing a film and TV rights deal. Let alone one house, there'll be enough money for two then," I said, patting Charlotte's shoulder, completely making things up.

"Film and TV rights are worth that much?" Charlotte's eyes lit up.

I smiled and nodded.

Seeing me nod, Charlotte finally smiled.