Ch. 84: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 84

Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 84 - Kevin stood at the door, disliking the noise, especially around his father-in-law’s bed.

Hearing the sound, Linda and Sierra stopped crying and turned to face him.

Norah was surprised to see Kevin. She hadn’t told him anything and asked, “Why are you here?”

“The dean called me,” Kevin replied, “and told me my father was sick, so I rushed over from work.”

He greeted his in-laws, “Dad, Mom,” then noticed Jack’s hand in a cast and asked, “How is it?”

Norah explained, “He broke a bone and needs a few days to rest.”

Seeing the crowd and noise, Kevin frowned. “It’s too loud here for Dad to rest. I’ll arrange for him to be moved to a VIP room.”

“No need,” Jack said. “I’m not that important, Kevin. Don’t trouble yourself.”

Despite his dissatisfaction with Kevin, Jack appreciated his concern. “It’s just a minor fracture. You’ve all come. Go back. It’s enough that your mother stays with me.”

“We know what we’re doing,” Norah said, worried. “Don’t delay things.”

Kevin respected Jack’s wishes, but still asked, “Are you sure it’s okay with all these people here?”

Jack smiled, “Yes, the old men next door keep me company. It’s boring to be alone.”

Kevin understood and didn’t push further.

Linda sensed something strange. Jack only had a daughter, but this man was so attentive to him, calling him "Dad." Could this be their son-in-law?

She stood up and asked, “Norah, who’s this man next to you? Is he your husband?”

Linda, confident in her assumption, smiled. “You got married and didn’t tell us? As my niece, you should’ve given us a red envelope!”

She looked at Jack and Gwen. “Brother, sister-in-law, why didn’t you let us know about Norah’s marriage?”

Kevin had minimal contact with Norah’s extended family, only interacting with her parents a few times a year. But he always helped them when needed. He’d never met the rest of the family.

Norah saw Linda’s eagerness and knew she was trying to get on Kevin’s good side again.

Since Kevin had already called Jack "Dad," Norah couldn’t lie. She introduced them, “Kevin, this is my aunt and cousin.”

“I’m Linda,” her aunt said with a smile.

“And I’m Sierra,” her cousin added, immediately calling him “brother-in-law.”

Kevin was polite and nodded.

Sierra suddenly recognized him. “Wait! My brother-in-law is my boss, the president of Edwards Group!”

Her eyes lit up. “Sister, you married into a wealthy family and didn’t tell us? That’s great news!”

Linda, noticing Kevin’s elegant attire, realized he was indeed wealthy.

“No wonder Norah changed after starting work,” she thought. “Of course, she’d change after marrying a rich man.”

Linda smiled brightly. “So, you’re my niece’s husband. I’m sorry I didn’t bring a gift.”

The sudden shift in her attitude made Norah’s family fall silent.

Sierra, sensing an opportunity, spoke up again. “Brother-in-law, I’m starting an internship next month. Could I work at your company? I just need an internship certificate. It won’t interfere with your business.”

Linda chimed in, “We’re Norah’s real family—her aunt and sister. Please help Sierra get a good job for her future.”

Norah frowned, frustrated. They were now trying to take advantage of Kevin. She had dealt with her family’s demands before, but this time it involved her husband.

Worried that Kevin would form a negative opinion of her family, Norah realized she couldn’t let them continue. “Aunt, this isn’t right. Kevin doesn’t owe you anything. You need to stop asking for favors and not make things hard for him.”

Linda responded, “We didn’t ask you—we asked your husband. You married him to pay off that 10 million debt, right?”

She turned to Jack. “Brother, you should’ve told us! You’ve got such a great son-in-law. We wouldn’t have worried so much if we’d known.”

Jack, embarrassed, didn’t know what to say. “Linda, don’t go overboard. Don’t think about taking advantage of Kevin!”

Linda tried to smooth things over. “Oh, we’re family. It’s no big deal to help each other in tough times. It’s like plucking a hair—it’s not too much to ask for a little money, right?” She looked at Kevin. “Am I right, nephew-in-law?”

Kevin stayed silent and looked at Norah. He was willing to help, but only if Norah wanted it.

Norah didn’t want Kevin to hear any more family drama and said firmly, “Aunt, you’re not welcome here. Please leave.”

She tried to pull Linda out, but Linda resisted. “Norah, don’t be rude!”

Sierra added, “I haven’t even talked to my brother-in-law yet! Don’t rush us.”

Gwen, Jack’s wife, joined in, urging them to leave. “Let’s go! Jack needs rest. If he doesn’t rest, he’ll get angry.”

Linda, still stubborn, looked at Kevin. “Just pay off the money her uncle owes, and we’ll go…”

The door finally closed, silencing their voices.

Jack sighed, his head aching. He turned to Kevin and whispered, “I’m sorry, Kevin. This is humiliating.”

He knew that relying too much on Kevin could eventually become a burden.

Kevin reassured him, “Dad, don’t worry. If you ever need help, I’m here.”

Norah, still upset, said firmly, “Don’t get involved with my aunt’s family!”

Kevin smiled at her softly. “Okay, I’ll listen to you, wife.”

His gentle words left Norah feeling awkward in front of her parents.