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She had been in this room before, but it was quite deserted at that time. However, the floor was covered with a cashmere carpet now, and there was also a TV and two chaise lounge chairs. The room was also decorated with nice-smelling flowers.
“Why does this look different from when I stayed in it?” Shaun voiced his doubts.
“The old madam said that the previous room was too cold and isn’t suitable for pregnant women, so the designer added a few things overnight.”
The housekeeper said, “Eldest Young Master Lyons, your room is in the next building.”
“Why am I in the next building? I can just live next door,” Shaun gritted his teeth and said.
“No, the old madam said that she’s afraid you’ll sneak in in the middle of the night.”
“…”
Shaun was so angry he almost wanted to vomit blood. “Enough. I’ll sleep next door. This is my biggest concession. Otherwise, I’ll bring her away directly.”
“…Very well.” The housekeeper was silent for a moment before agreeing helplessly.
In the afternoon, Cate napped until 4:00 p.m.
Aunty Yasmine brought up a bowl of yogurt. After she finished eating it, she went for a walk in the courtyard.
She had to admit that Lyons Manor was huge, and the air here was very fresh.
She had not walked for long when she saw Valerie and Queenie coming back to the manor.
“Cate Cox, how dare you show your face here?” Valerie blew up all of a sudden after seeing her.
Valerie hated Cate. It was all Cate’s fault that Shaun removed her from the position of director-general of Lyons Corporation after he took office, causing her to be reduced to an unauthorized person.
Her teeth ached in hatred every time she thought of Cate Cox.
“Aunty, why can’t I be here? I’m Shaun’s wife.” Cate raised a brow and smiled.
“Bah, don’t call me ‘Aunty’! You’re not worthy. You only make me sick.” Valerie became agitated.
“That’s right, you’re just an illegitimate daughter. We don’t acknowledge you at all.” Queenie also looked down on her.
“Don’t upset me,” Cate said softly, not sounding threatening at all.
Valerie laughed at that. “So what if I upset you? So what if I hit you?”
She raised her hand as she spoke, but Queenie quickly grabbed her. “Mom, Grandma…”
Valerie stopped and turned to look, only to see Old Madam Lyons walking over. She was quite far away, so Valerie could not make out her expression. Even so, Valerie was full of disbelief. “So what if your grandma is coming? She’s also disgusted with this shameless b*tch.”
She swung her hand down as she finished talking, but Cate caught it.
Valerie forcefully shook her off, and Cate stumbled back a few steps.
Old Madam Lyons, who was not far away now, suffered a fright.
“My dear child, are you okay?” Old Madam Lyons was anxious and quickly rushed over.
Valerie smirked. “Mom, I’m fine…”
Before she could finish, Old Madam Lyons anxiously supported Cate, holding her as if she was afraid that Cate would break with a touch.
“Grandma, you…” Queenie’s mouth opened wide in disbelief at what was happening in front of her eyes. The old madam actually called Cate her ‘dear child’. That had to be wrong, right?
“Grandma, I’m fine.” Cate’s brows seemed to wrinkle uncomfortably as she touched her stomach. “But I’m worried that I won’t be able to give birth safely if I continue to live here.”
“You’re pregnant?” Valerie was dumbfounded.
“Shut up!” Old Madam Lyons glared at her angrily. “You’re causing trouble as soon as you come back. How did I give birth to such a useless daughter like you? If anything happens to my precious great-grandchildren, I’ll never forgive you.”
Valerie stomped her feet in anger. “Mom, the child in her belly might be fake. No identification has been done yet. She also had a boyfriend before. The child might not even be Shaun’s.”
Cate suddenly looked up with cold eyes. “Aunty, don’t worry. Shaun isn’t stupid enough to not know if the child isn’t his. As for you, I really don’t understand. I’m an orphan who came to Canberra and there are no grudges between us, but you’re always targeting me. The first time, you deliberately got someone to bring me to the hot spring Willie Lyons was soaking in. Then, you brought Nicola and the others to try and catch us in the act so that my reputation would be ruined. The second time, you even disfigured me. I’ve already forgiven you, but you’re as overbearing and aggressive as usual. Just what have I ever done to you?”
Old Madam Lyons was shocked. It was no wonder Cate went missing the first time she came here. Back then, she had even blamed Cate for running about, but it turned out that it was all Valerie’s fault.
“Valerie, you’ve become so vicious and unrepentant.” Old Madam Lyons was very disappointed in her.
“Mom, don’t forget that it’s her fault Shaun dismissed me from my position as director-general and reduced me to a loafer. In the past, I used to be treated with respect, but now, everyone only curries favor with Nicola and no longer pays me any attention,” Valerie complained.
“Shaun dismissed you from your position because you’re unqualified.”
Old Madam Lyons was completely disappointed in her children after Shaun lectured her last time. “You even let Nicola Wicks help you falsify your performance. If he were to let you continue working, you’d only ruin the company.”
“Mom, you’re only helping her because she’s pregnant.” Valerie’s eyes were red with anger.
Old Madam Lyons shook her head. “Enough, stop it. As the saying goes, it’s fine to do wrong, but one must know how to repent. Not only did you not repent, but your intention to harm Cate even grew. I can tell that your heart is vicious. It’s also my fault for not educating you well. Now that Cate will be raising the babies here, you’re not allowed to come to the manor without my permission in the future.”
Valerie was stunned. “Mom, I grew up in this manor.”
Queenie also became anxious. “Grandma, forgive Mom. She didn’t mean to—”
“Your Grandpa and I are old. We only want to live a simple life. We can’t tolerate such vicious thoughts. Queenie, if you’re like your mother, then you don’t have to come back in the future.”
Old Madam Lyons was really fed up
She waved her hand and let the housekeeper ‘escort’ them out.
“Grandma, I’m sorry…” Cate looked apologetic.
“Don’t apologize. I could see very clearly that she was the one who was picking on you. It’s true that I don’t like you that much, but I can still distinguish between right and wrong.”
Old Madam Lyons was very straightforward.
Cate did not feel upset. On the contrary, the old madam’s attitude made her feel more at ease.
“If anyone bullies you in the future, just tell me. You’re also Shaun’s wife. In the future, you’ll be in charge of this manor, so you can explore the place when you have time and familiarize yourself with it.”
Cate froze.
Was Old Madam Lyons accepting her?
However, it was still unknown if Shaun and her could walk to the end together with how they were now.