All Chapters of The Useless Son In-law Is A Legend : Chapter 11
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Chapter 11-Clara Confusion
M. The next morning, Clara woke up with a heavy head. She barely slept. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Ryan’s face from the day before— that calm look, that quiet walk, the way he didn’t fight back even when her mother insulted him.He looked… different.She tried to shake it off and prepared for work. Mrs. Harrison was already shouting in the living room.“This family will not survive this shame! Eric has disgraced us. People are already gossiping!”Clara tied her hair in a ponytail and stepped out.Her mother turned to her sharply. “You better pray today goes well. You know how people talk.”Clara sighed. “Mom, we should focus on solving the issue, not shouting.”Mrs. Harrison hissed. “You’ve started defending that useless boy again?”“I didn’t mention Ryan.”“You don’t have to. Everything is always connected to him.”Clara didn’t argue. She picked her bag and left the house.---Outside, the neighbors were still gossiping. Clara ignored them and walked fast.But h
Chapter 12-The Change in Him
Ryan woke up early the next morning. The sun was barely rising, and the whole house was still quiet. He sat on the edge of the bed for a long time, staring at the floor. His chest felt tight again, the same strange pressure he had been feeling these days. It wasn’t pain—just something heavy sitting inside him, something he didn’t understand.He rubbed his face and sighed. “What is happening to me?” he whispered.For years, he had lived in this house like a shadow. Nobody cared where he went, what he did, or whether he even woke up at all. But now… things were shifting. Slowly. Quietly. And he didn’t understand it.Downstairs, Clara was also awake. She sat in the living room with her phone in her hand, her leg shaking, her eyes fixed on the stairs. She had barely slept all night. Her mind kept replaying yesterday—Eric showing up like he owned the house, Ryan watching him calmly, and then the call Ryan received.Clara didn’t know why, but something about that call bothered her. The
Chapter 13-A Strange Quietness
The morning passed slowly in the Grant household. Clara walked around the living room with a cloth in her hand, pretending to dust the shelves even though she had wiped them twice already. She kept glancing toward the front door, where Ryan had gone out earlier.It bothered her how long he had stayed outside. Ryan was not the type to take a stroll. He usually stayed indoors unless she asked him to run an errand. But today… everything felt different.She tried to push the feeling away.“It’s nothing,” she mumbled. “He’s still the same.”But no matter how many times she said it, her mind refused to relax.When Ryan finally returned, he stepped in quietly, as he always did. He removed his slippers and placed them neatly by the door. He did not make noise. He did not bother anyone.But Clara still felt something shift in the air when he entered.He walked past her with a soft, calm expression on his face.“You’re back,” she said before she could stop herself.Ryan paused and nodded. “
Chapter 14-The Unsettling Day
The next morning started quietly, but the quiet did not feel normal. It felt heavy, like the air inside the house was waiting for something to happen.Ryan woke up early and swept the compound before anyone stepped outside. He moved slowly, gently, like someone who had done this routine many times. But even as he worked, he felt that same strange awareness in him again — the ability to hear things far away, the sharpness in his eyes, the way his heartbeat stayed steady no matter how fast he moved.He didn’t understand it, so he ignored it… the same way he ignored everything that didn’t make sense.Clara stepped outside and froze when she saw him sweeping.“You’re awake early,” she said.Ryan looked up. “I couldn’t sleep well.”Clara stared at him, her brows tightening. “Again?”Ryan nodded.“Are you sick?” she asked.“No.”“Are you stressed?”“No.”“Then what is it?”Ryan hesitated. “I don’t know.”Clara didn’t like that answer, but she walked past him without saying more.
Chapter 15-Ryan's Quiet Promise
The house was calm that morning. The sun was soft, the kind that made everything look peaceful even when things were not. Clara had already left for work, and her mother was at a neighbor’s place. Only Ava and Ryan were at home.Ava sat at the small dining table, sorting the family’s bills. She sighed as she counted the money she made from the previous night’s extra shift. It still wasn’t enough. It never seemed enough.Ryan stepped out of the bedroom, his hair a little messy, wearing the same simple shirt he always wore at home. He paused when he saw Ava’s tired face.“Another bill?” he asked quietly.Ava didn’t look up. “Yes. They increased the electricity payment again. I don’t even know why.”Ryan walked closer. “Give it to me.”Ava looked at him then, confused. “For what?”“I’ll go and pay it.”She almost laughed, not to mock him, but because the words shocked her. “With what money, Ryan? I don’t want stress.”Ryan didn’t argue. He didn’t raise his voice. He only said, “Jus
Chapter 16-Clara's New Suspicion
Clara came home earlier than usual. The door opened with force, and her heels clicked sharply on the floor. Ava was washing plates in the kitchen when she heard the sound and felt her heart drop a little.Clara only made that kind of noise when she was upset.“Where is he?” Clara asked immediately.Ava wiped her hands and turned. “Who?”“Ryan.” Clara folded her arms. “Where is he? He didn’t pick my calls.”Ava hesitated. “He went out earlier. He came back tired and went to rest.”Clara frowned deeply. “Rest? Rest from what? It’s not like he works.” She shook her head and dropped her bag on the chair. “I don’t understand that man.”Ava kept quiet. She didn’t like the way Clara talked about him, but she didn’t want to start anything.Clara noticed her silence. “What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?”“I didn’t say anything.”“You don’t have to say anything,” Clara snapped. “Your face is loud enough.”Ava turned back to the plates. She didn’t want trouble.Then Clara’s voi
Chapter 17-Suspicion In The House
The morning started quietly, but the house did not feel peaceful. There was a strange heaviness in the air, like everyone was thinking their own thoughts and no one wanted to talk.Ava was in the kitchen washing plates. Her mind kept returning to the small argument Clara caused the night before. Clara had shouted at Ryan again, blaming him for things he didn’t even do. Ava didn’t say anything then, but she didn’t like it.As she rinsed a plate, she heard footsteps behind her. It was Clara’s mother.“That girl is getting too comfortable,” the older woman said quietly.Ava looked up. “Who?”“Clara,” her mother replied. “She came home last night angry for no reason. And she was saying nonsense about that cousin of hers, Eric.”Ava paused. “What nonsense?”Her mother leaned closer. “She said Eric will soon bring ‘good news.’ But I don’t trust that boy. He is too sneaky.”Ava agreed. Eric’s words, his forced smiles, his strange confidence—nothing about him felt clean.Before she could
Chapter 18-A Small Change In the house
The next morning, the house felt strangely calm. For the first time in a long while, Ava’s mother did not shout Ryan’s name from the kitchen. Instead, she only called Ava to help her with breakfast. The absence of yelling made the house feel almost empty, and Ryan noticed the difference immediately.He stepped out of his small room, stretching slowly. He expected to hear Clara’s usual complaints or her mother’s sharp comments, but the air was quiet. Only the sound of plates clinking came from the kitchen.Ryan walked toward the sitting room and saw Ava arranging the chairs neatly. She looked up at him and gave a small nod—not a smile, not friendliness, just a normal greeting. But even that was new. Ava had never greeted him without her mother watching.“Good morning,” Ryan said calmly.“Morning,” Ava replied, then continued arranging the chairs.The silence between them wasn’t uncomfortable. It simply felt strange… almost peaceful.A few minutes later, Ava’s mother came out of the kit
Chapter 19-The Suspicious Warning
The house felt tense the next morning. Clara moved around with a fake smile, pretending everything was normal. Eric wasn’t around, and no one asked where he went. Ava’s mother kept complaining about money, while Clara acted worried only when people were watching her.Ryan woke up early. He had barely slept, thinking about everything he had overheard the night before. Clara calling him useless wasn’t new, but the way Eric reacted… the way he looked scared… it bothered him. Something wasn’t right.He stepped outside to breathe fresh air. The compound was quiet. A stray chicken walked around the yard, pecking the ground as if it owned the place. Ryan sat on the small wooden bench beside the wall.Suddenly, Ava came outside slowly. She looked around first, making sure no one followed her.“Ryan,” she whispered.He looked up. “Yes?”She moved closer and lowered her voice even more.“I don’t want anyone to hear… but I think you should be careful.”Ryan stared at her. “Careful about what?”A
Chapter 20-A Message Ryan Did Not Expect
Ryan woke up early the next morning. The house was quiet, and for once, he felt calm. He had slept well, and there was a strange sense of hope inside him, though he didn't know why.He sat outside on the small balcony, watching the neighbourhood slowly come alive. People were sweeping, opening their shops, and going about their lives. It reminded him how simple things used to be before he married into Clara’s family.He touched his chest lightly.“It will make sense one day,” he whispered to himself.Just then, his phone buzzed inside the room. Ryan frowned. Hardly anyone called him, and he wasn't expecting any message.He walked in and picked up the phone.The message came from an unknown number.*“Ryan, we need to talk.”*He stared at it for a moment. Something about the tone felt serious… urgent.Then another message came in.*“It’s about what happened years ago. You deserve to know the truth.”*Ryan’s fingers tightened around the phone. His breath became shallow. His mind rushed b