Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law

Glades Horne sometimes resented his father in his heart, but matters of the heart couldn't be resolved simply by resentment. Once love found its way into the heart and bones, even if people were torn apart, the affection lingered. That would have been even worse for his own mother. His mother, though dutiful to the old lady—her mother-in-law—didn't have much in common with her, leading to loneliness for them both. They led separate lives; one was always out and about, while the other sat at home, guarding an empty mansion, sighing over the ideal of a house full of children and grandchildren, only to be alone in the end. Perhaps it was because he had personally experienced these things that he was especially faithful in love.

In the Horne family, he was the most dominant person. Everyone watched his expressions, fearing to anger him, but at this moment, he was apologizing to his wife on behalf of his mother.

"Glades, do you think I'm like that?" Julia Bluen said with a bit of amusement. "Don't forget, we've known each other for twenty-six years, and I'm well aware of your family's situation. No matter how complicated it is, I'll sort it out. I understand your mother's hardships. However, Glades, we've already agreed to let nature take its course with having children. There's no use rushing."

"I'll find time to talk to Mom," Glades Horne looked deeply at her. "I'll ask her not to pressure you with this matter anymore and not to stop you from working. Whatever you like, I support you and will help clear all obstacles."

Married life is different from dating. Family from both sides get involved, and their members inevitably influence the marriage to some extent.

But he would continue to protect her as always, to pamper her, and not let anyone, including his own family, make things difficult for her. What he wanted to give her was a life of ease and happiness, as long as she was happy.

"Both Mom and Grandma are bored. We need to find a way to get the elders involved in some beneficial activities to enrich their lives," Julia Bluen pondered. When people are bored, they tend to overthink. Their minds can become twisted, perverse, and suspicious. But when their days are fulfilling, all problems vanish like smoke.

Glades Horne looked at her deeply once again. He hadn't fallen in love with the wrong person—she was a good woman!

Reaching out his hand, he pulled her into his embrace.

The bodyguard drove the car, taking the two of them towards the Bluen family villa.

Life's journey is fraught with ups and downs, and daily life has its frictions. As long as a husband and wife are of one heart, trust each other, and communicate, their path ahead will always be a sunlit avenue, with a rainbow perpetually gracing the horizon.

「Bluen Family Villa」

Glades Horne's Rolls-Royce had just arrived at the gates of the Bluen family villa when it was forced to stop. Ruby Bluen's and Chris Bluen's cars were parked one behind the other at the entrance, blocking his car from entering.

And Marcel Horne's suitcase was still placed in the open area before the gate.

Glades Horne and Julia Bluen had to get out of their car and walk to the house.

Julia's pace quickened as she saw the suitcase. Could her sister be planning to run away from home again, to find Marcel in Tibet? And then get caught by their parents, which would be why Dad was arguing with her? I fully support my sister's pursuit of true love, but sometimes you can't just run off without a word; you have to consider your parents' feelings. Parents always worry about their children. When my sister left without a word last time, our parents were angry at first, but eventually, all they felt was worry. Does she really intend to make them go through that kind of anxiety again?

Glades Horne's steps were always steady; even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him, his expression wouldn't change. The only one who could make his expression change was Julia Bluen. Holding Julia Bluen's hand, he strode in step by step. If he hadn't been holding her hand, Julia Bluen would have already dashed inside.

His handsome face was inscrutable, his eyes profound, making his thoughts at this moment impossible to guess. Only the constant reassurance for Julia Bluen in his brow was visible.

Inside the house, before the study room door on the second floor, Scarlett Taylor was continuously knocking, trying to persuade the father and daughter inside, who had been arguing for over half an hour.

Leo Bluen and Marcel Horne stood behind Scarlett Taylor. Leo was continually reassuring Scarlett Taylor not to worry too much.

Chris Bluen staunchly opposed Ruby Bluen remarrying into the Horne family, while Ruby Bluen insisted her love was not wrong and that, apart from Marcel Horne, she would rather remain unmarried for life.

They had been arguing like this for over half an hour.

Scarlett Taylor was pacing in distress, while Marcel Horne, though his eyes showed worry, remained relatively calm. He could have forced the door open, but he also knew that if he were to do so at this time, it would only make Chris Bluen even more opposed to him and Ruby Bluen being together. He had anticipated this outcome, but he'd always thought the disapproval would come from his own parents, not that Chris Bluen's reaction would be so vehement. It wasn't that Chris Bluen had a personal issue with me. His disapproval of Ruby Bluen remarrying into the Horne Family was probably because her attempt to elope had angered the Hornes, and he feared Ruby would be mistreated if she married into our family. He wasn't worried about Julia being bullied because he trusted Glades Horne. Besides, when Glades set his mind on doing something or marrying someone, hardly anyone could sway his decision in the slightest.

High in the sky, the round sun had climbed, its dazzling rays beaming straight down. Even though the light wasn't yet intense, it was enough to sting the eyes, making one reluctant to look up at it.

Fragmented rays of sunlight sprinkled into the yard, plating it with a layer of gold. An occasional breeze brought a refreshing coolness; this kind of weather, this temperature, was most comfortable and pleasant. The morning chill gradually diminished as the sun ascended, as if winter were being driven away yet again.

In T City, even in the depths of winter, there were sometimes sun-drenched days, making one feel as if winter hadn't arrived. But at other times, the temperature would plummet, catching people unprepared. People might wear two layers of clothing and use a thin quilt one day, only to need four or five layers of clothes and a thick cotton quilt the next. The weather was somewhat erratic. The elderly often said that the four seasons used to be distinct, but now it seemed like summer all year round. Experts claimed this was due to the large population and severe industrial pollution. Although the government had planted green belts, their impact was negligible, resulting in erratic weather patterns that were difficult to predict.

Julia Bluen was in no mood to appreciate these natural scenes, nor did she feel the cold or warmth anymore.

"Miss Julia, Master Glades, you've arrived." The Housekeeper was standing before the Main House, likely instructed by Scarlett Taylor to wait there for Julia Bluen.