The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 340 Beware of Her

"Yes. Hello, madam." Serenity's expression remained unchanged as she responded faintly.

"Adopted girl?" Susan proclaimed with a smile, "After s o many years of getting along with them, Serene is closer to mom and dad than me."

Serenity smiled and did not say anything else.

Madam Shaw had already interrupted the conversation coldly. "That’s not how it goes. The adopted child is still the adopted one. How can it be compared to a biological one?"

Madam Shaw’s voice was sharp and piercing. The atmosphere became charged in an instant.

Susan could not help but glare at Madam Shaw. Why would she direct such comments at Serenity all of a sudden?

"Let's get in the car." Julian opened the door and the atmosphere eased slightly. NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

At the Shaw Mansion...

"Good day, Mr. Shaw. Good day, Mrs. Shaw." As soon a s they arrived at the door, two neatly- arranged rows of servants greeted them respectfully.

Susan was shocked. "Mom, why are there so many people?"

Madam Shaw chuckled. "You're now pregnant, Susie. How could Mama Jean look after you by herself? I called to hire a few more servants while you were away. I've hired five people for the kitchen alone, all of whom are the best. Don't worry, Susie. They're just meant to make sure you eat well and feel comfortable."

At first glance, there were at least dozens of people, and Susan was slightly uncomfortable. However, in order to avoid rejecting Madam Shaw’s kindness, she nodded in response.

When they entered the house, the servants took Julian and Susan's luggage and they went upstairs to unpack.

"Serene, there are plenty of rooms on the second and third floor. You're welcome to choose any one of them."

"Okay, I'll get up there and take a look." Serenity grinned while following the servants upstairs to choose a room for herself.

When Madam Shaw saw that Serenity had gone upstairs, she could not help moving closer to Susan's side and saying softly, "Susie, why did Serenity follow you back?"

Madam Shaw's tone sounded awkward. Susan froze for a second before saying, "Serene is here to take care of me."

"Take care of you? It would already be considered nice enough if she’s not here to harm you." Madam Shaw's voice suddenly became louder.

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Susan could not help but furrow her brows.

"Susie, I don’t want to berate you, but you're still too naive." Madam Shaw took Susan’s hand and

explained earnestly, "I'm more experienced than you i n life, so I can tell with a glance the cards that

Serenity is trying to play now."

"What cards could she be playing?" Susan, who was baffled, took a glance at Madam Shaw.

"Listen to my take on it." Madam Shaw continued explaining with a straight face. "Before you were located, Serenity was your replacement in the Wright Family. Now that you're back, her status in the Wright Family must've plummeted. Do you think she would welcome you back wholeheartedly?”

"Mom... You’re overthinking..." Susan could not help but say as she started to understand what Madam Shaw was trying to convey.

"You listen to me!" Madam Shaw interrupted her and said, "Besides look at her. Look at that coquettish appearance. She looks just like a vixen and nowhere near a good person. She came here now, claiming that she'll be taking care of you, but deep down she must b e upset. I think she might seduce Julian and try to ruin your relationship. She might even harm your baby 99

Madam Shaw spoke like she was very reasonable and was making good arguments, but Julian and Susan

were left desperately speechless.

Julian could not help but stop Madam Shaw from getting increasingly more outrageous. "Mom, what drama have you been watching lately?”

"Lately? Nothing much. I've been watching 'The Three Vengeful Daughters', 'The Fog of Love', and..." Madam Shaw was puzzled for a while as she replied.

Julian said helplessly, "Mom, you should watch fewer dramas.”

"What’s wrong with dramas?” Madam Shaw raised her eyebrows. "Dramas are based on reality. I really think that she looks exactly like the vicious female antagonists in TV series. She must be evil."

She had seen too much with those eyes. She couldn't b e wrong!

"Mom.” Susan started to feel helpless. "You can say this to Julian and me, and we'll just pretend that we didn't hear. But don't talk such nonsense when Serene is around.”

"So what if I said this in front of her?" Madam Shaw frowned. "I'm still thinking of finding a way to drive her away. She’s just an adopted daughter. Why should I be afraid? Susie, you don't have to be afraid of her either. Just kick her out of the Wright Family as soon a s possible to stabilize your status in the family."

"Mom! Such groundless remarks cannot be made irresponsibly." Susan started to feel bothered. "Plus, the Wright Family is not as complicated as you think i t is. Everybody just lives together. It's that simple. There is no such thing as a stable or an unstable status."

"But..."

Madam Shaw still had something to say, but Julian interrupted her directly and said, "Mom, Serene is here under Mrs. Wright’s orders. What would Mrs. Wright think if you were to drive her away? What would Marshal Wright think?”

"About that..." Madam Shaw’s expression changed. She then said faintly after thinking about it, "So I won't drive her away! Are you good with that?

However, don't blame me for being a scaremonger. You must be warier of that girl, or who knows what maddening things she could be capable of."

"Alright, alright. I am on that." Julian made a perfunctory promise.

"You better take my words seriously. After all, I am speaking based on all the experience that I have..." Madam Shaw kept on speaking non-stop.

"Okay, mom. I'm hungry already. Let's get ready and eat, alright?" Susan said with a smile.

"You’re hungry? Alright, I’ll go into the kitchen and take a look at the soup," Madam Shaw responded immediately.

She then left for the kitchen.

Julian and Susan gazed at each other, both feeling a little speechless.

Seriously, if Serenity had been raised by another family, Susan would not have dared to stay too close t o her, as their identities made the situation a little awkward.

However, Serenity had grown up with the Wrights.

Given Marshal Wright’s personality, he would not have allowed such a mindset in the family.

Luna, though cautious, comprehensive, and cunning, would not harm others either.

The apple would not fall far from the tree.

Serenity might be a little jealous of her. Susan would believe that.

But why would Serenity do something to hurt her? Susan would never believe that.

"Susie, I'm done choosing. I picked the room just next t o yours. It will be easier to take care of things, just in case something happens." Serenity, who was done choosing a room, was now heading downstairs.

"Thanks, Serene," Susan said with an appreciative grin.

"Why are you thanking me? We’re family." Serenity flipped her hair with a charming posture.

Susan glanced at her with a slightly envious look.

Serenity's actions were not deliberate. However, she had been born with a curvaceous figure, and in combination with her enchanting face, anything she did was enough to attract any man's attraction.

Such natural beauty could only be considered a blessing, and other people could not imitate it.