Chapter 644

Ryan Cornell continued his well-meaning advice. He said to Charlie, "Shawn's already 26, and it's about time he settled down. If the kids are in love, why are you and Elizabeth standing in their way? His future wife is the one he'll spend his life with, not you and Elizabeth." Charlie's confusion deepened, but Ryan continued, "I hear she's quite pretty, and they're deeply in love. They're always talking and spending time together. As parents, we shouldn't stand in the way of our children's happiness." Charlie stared at his phone, dumbfounded. He was at a loss for words. "Hello? Are you still there?" Ryan asked after a long silence. "I'm listening," Charlie replied, though he could not make sense of the conversation. Ryan quickly added, "Just so you know, Shawn didn't put me up to this. He has no idea I'm calling. I'm just concerned as someone who cares about him." "Who exactly is Shawn's girlfriend?" Charlie finally asked. "What? You don't know?" Charlie turned to Elizabeth, wh