The butler waited for the children to finish eating and cleared the dishes away.
Not long after he went downstairs, a limited edition Lamborghini parked in the yard, and as he saw the car door open, he hurried out to greet them—
"Hello, Mr. Kingston, hello, madam."
Justin Kingston and Mia Lane got out of the car and greeted him as well.
Mary also got out, "Hello, butler, it’s been a long time!"
"It’s been a long time."
Justin held Mia’s shoulder and took steps toward the living room, followed by Mary and the butler.
Mia held a delicate square gift box in her hand.
"Mom." Upon entering the living room, Justin was the first to greet. His voice was gentle, neither distant nor intimate.
"Ma’am!" Mary was so pleased that she lost her composure and forgot the priorities.
Mia stepped forward with the gift box gracefully, "Hello, auntie, this is a scarf that Justin and I carefully selected for you. It’s very suitable, and we hope you can accept and like it."
Yes, she was worried that her mother-in-law would refuse, so she mentioned they chose it together.
Kristina Kingston didn’t say thank you, her gaze fell on the box in Mia’s hand, her expression that of habitual coldness.
She didn’t reach out to take it but looked towards the butler beside her, "You put it away."
"Yes, ma’am." The butler respectfully bowed, then accepted the gift box from Mia with both hands, "Thank you, madam."
Kristina Kingston did not show any displeasure at being called madam, as if she didn’t hear it.
The butler took the gift box and turned to leave, thinking the lady had accepted it, and matters were headed in a good direction.
But the lady is persistent and stubborn, for her to suddenly show enthusiasm, that’s likely very difficult.
She values dignity and face above all, always a bit reluctant to let go.
The butler put away the gift box, smiling at everyone, "The kitchen is preparing dinner, everyone sit down, don’t just stand there."
Justin held Mia’s shoulder again, led her to the sofa to sit down.
Mia didn’t feel restrained; she could now easily face all situations.
This mother-in-law wasn’t someone she hadn’t dealt with before. She’s just sensitive and fragile inside.
To ease the atmosphere, Mary smiled brightly, her eyes fixed on Kristina Kingston, as if wanting to say something.
Kristina Kingston also looked at her, "You sit down too, and wait for dinner."
"Madam, I’d like to chat with you!" She took a step forward, smiling as she asked, "How has your sleep been recently?"
Kristina Kingston glanced at the sofa, and when she withdrew her gaze, her expression softened, "Hmm, it’s okay."
"That’s good!" Mary couldn’t help but share, "I’m doing well too, Mia has been especially good to me."
Everyone’s titles have changed? Just how well must they get along? Mia? Even her Clearwater Bay maid needs to please this much?
Kristina Kingston said to Mary, "I’ll go check on the kitchen."
Watching the lady walk away, Mary directly went upstairs.
The butler was entertaining those on the sofa and didn’t notice the figure disappearing from sight, only Mia did.
Upstairs in a certain room, the door was locked from inside.
Gigi and Dolly were lying by the window, cautiously peeling back the curtain.
They saw that familiar Lamborghini, still exuding dominance!
Their mood was as excited as seeing Daddy and Mommy.
"Maximum direct distance is only seven or eight meters," Gigi pouted.
Dolly said, "They might be sitting downstairs, this position leading directly to the sofa."
"Direct distance of five to six meters?"
At this moment, the sound of a door lock turning frightened the two little ones, making them turn their heads with bated breath!
Outside the door, Mary turned the door handle in confusion, whispering, "Strange, why is it locked?" This update is available on novel⸺fire.net