The Despicable Son-In-Law’s Secret

Go to the hospital

Daphne woke up when she heard some noise around her. Slowly she stretched her body. Daphne glanced at the clock it was seven in the morning. She gets up. It's time for Daphne to get moving. Daphne left the room. She was stunned when she saw that the old hut was a little tidier than last night. No dust. Some of the holes in the clothes had been patched up with old paper and broken pieces of wood.

Daphne left the house. She saw William was busy making wooden chairs. "Hey," William said wiping his own sweat. The man didn't wear his shirt to reveal his solid muscular body. Moreover, William now smiled welcoming Daphne. "How was your sleep? Did you have a nice dream, Daphne?”

"What are you doing?" Daphne also asked William without answering the man's question.

“I tidied our house to make it livable. Yeah, despite all my efforts it still can't be said to be worth it. Sorry Daphne, I'll try to make it worth it slowly."

Daphne frowned. "Were you up all night?"

"Actually, I slept for two hours. I woke up again. I'm used to this Daphne." William smiled. "Come on into the house. I'll make you breakfast." William brought a chair he made.

"Can you cook?"

William nodded his head. “Yes, I am.” William entered the kitchen followed by Daphne. She saw the man's movements. "Actually, I couldn't do anything. But since becoming Camille's husband, I've learned many things. I learned cooking, sweeping, clenching and some other basic skills."

Daphne smiled wryly. William had been useless in the first place. That was Daphni's view when William said he couldn't do anything in the past. even though William meant that William was used to giving orders from birth. William is always served. When he opened his eyes in the morning there were already several rows of aides with their respective duties lined up in front of his room.

First, William would be awakened by the head maid at the house. after being allowed to enter, before William touched the floor, a maid bent down to slip sandals on his feet. Nearby already provided juice or milk. William entered the bathroom with water and toiletries already available. As soon as he came out of the bathroom someone came back into his room carrying several types of jackets that he would choose for the office. Of course, these workers are professional fashion stylists who are paid handsomely. After that he had breakfast with dishes from professional chefs he had recruited. But since three years ago, William left all these pleasures.

Daphne exhaled. She didn't know that William's past life was so glorious. She looked sadly at her husband. She did not understand what made her grandfather agree to William's proposal and then marry William to Camille. Even though Camille is her grandfather's favorite granddaughter. Camille should have married the best man like Brandon but instead lived with William for three years. She understood why Camille chose Brandon even though she did not condone Camille's affair.

“Are you working? I mean work that makes money.”

William was silent for a moment then shook his head. Daphne exhaled again. he didn't have to expect much from William in the first place. “You don't need to worry, Daphne. I'll try to find a job.

“With your reputation and you have no work experience at all. Only idiots in Akhonto town give you jobs.”

William was silent for a few moments. “Not everyone is smart, Daphne. There must be idiots."

Daphne waved her hands lazily arguing with William. "By the way where did you get all this equipment, the sofa and the dining table."

"I'm quoting used goods that were deliberately thrown away by neighbors. It's already rigged but I've fixed it. Can be reused."

Daphne stared at William for a few moments. "Are you sure you didn't steal it?"

William gaped. “Daphne I know everyone looks down on me but I didn't do something ridiculous like that. trust me, I never steal.”

Daphne nodded her head. She sat down at the dining table. William immediately gave her breakfast. only the sandwiches can't get any fancy than that. “Breakfast! I will wake our daughter.” Even though last night Daphne had emphasized to William that this man had no right to call Zeva his daughter, but William was stubborn.

"Let her sleep with mom longer. It was the first time she felt the mattress.”

William fell silent. "Is your life in the tea garden that bitter?"

“What do you think? While we are still running short on food, do we have to buy unnecessary items?” Daphne replied answering William's question.

William exhaled. "I'll try to keep you from starving again. I promise."

"I already said that I don't like you stealing let alone committing other criminal acts."

William chuckled lightly. "Daphne, am I that bad in your eyes?"

"How can I trust a coward and a useless man like you."

William closed his eyes tightly. “I am your husband, Daphne. Just trust me, don't believe the rumors."

"I believe in the truth. You said yourself you didn't do anything before. I heard that you also don't have a clear upbringing."

William rubbed his face. “We'll see! Do you have any activities today?”

"I'm going to the hospital to meet my father."

"Can I come along?" William looked at Daphne expectantly. "I want to accompany you. Besides, I've never met my father-in-law. However I have to talk to him that I am married to his daughter. I also want to apologize to him for my cowardly actions so far.”

Daphne snorted. “Did you think my father would respond to your actions, huh? No, William. Only the fine line on her heart monitor told her she was alive.” Daphne's eyes filled with tears at the thought of her father.

"I still want to go. Your father will be operated on this morning. I want to accompany you."

Daphne raised her hand in embarrassment. "no need! You better get a job to keep the promise you made to me this morning.” William paused again then nodded his head.

***

Daphne waited for her father in the operating room for hours without wanting to move an inch. She was grateful that Camille kept her promise by not stalling for time. For Daphne her father's safety is number one. She wanted to see the man as before. The man who was usually very fit and sturdy seemed ready to protect Daphne from anything. Without her father, Daphne felt very lonely.

"Mommy!" Zeva's voice caught his attention. The five year old girl came with William. Zeva was in William's arms again. behind him, Daphne's mother followed him.

"Why did you take my daughter to the hospital?" Daphne hissed displeased with William's actions.

“William wasn't the one who brought Zeva to the hospital. Zeva was crying to meet you. She knew her grandfather's day was one of the most difficult for her. I have no choice Daphne. We met William on the way here. Zeva asked him to come with us.”

Daphe exhaled. "I told you to find a job but you're daydreaming instead." Daphne waved her hands herself after that. "But nevermind! I don't need to hope much. From the start I already knew that I would bear your needs as well.”

“Daphne, don't get angry like that just yet. I've found a job."

Daphne stared at William for a few moments. “You can't lie to me. Your reputation is known by everyone in Akhonto city.”

“Not in the town of Akhonto but in the next village. I have to travel three hours to get there but the important thing is I have a job.” William nodded his head reassuringly to Daphne. Daphne narrowed her eyes at William for a few moments. He had a very obvious suspicious attitude. "I worked on one of the construction projects."

Daphne nodded her head. "Up to you." The girl waved her hand now.

"How is your father?"

Daphne shook her head. "Since three hours ago, the doctor still hasn't finished operating on my father." Mrs. Marco sat next to Daphne. Mother and daughter strengthen each other. Zeva who saw this got down from her father's lap. She joined. Now the three generations reinforce each other.

William watching the scene felt moved. William understands the meaning of family. He lost both his parents. Nothing strengthens it. There was no hand that William could hold to survive. Everyone is busy staging a coup to take over the throne. Whether it's family or good acquaintances of his parents. William knows how painful it is to face critical parents.

William backed away slowly. He took out his phone again to call Aiden again. last night, he secretly ordered Aiden to find the best doctor who operated on his father-in-law this morning. William also used the name Abraham so that he or Aiden would not be suspected. Everything can be resolved quickly. William knew that it was easy for Abraham's family to break promises after getting what he wanted. They would definitely be negligent and busy having fun celebrating their current success. Three years of living with the Abraham family made William very familiar with the character of each individual in the house.