Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Who Gave You Such Audacity? (2)
Susan Kensington saw that it was Jasper Hawthorne who came, not Elias Hawthorne, and inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, her expression turned somewhat bitter and melancholic, "It’s hard being a stepmother, Jasper, I know you have issues with me, but I’ve been married to your father for so many years, and that’s an acknowledged fact. As a member of the Hawthorne Family, I can’t just sit back and watch the century-long reputation of the Hawthorne Family be ruined because of this woman, Raina North.
As you just saw, not to mention Raina North’s unclear background, but back then, she was so young, and she became a mistress for money and bore an illegitimate child. Now, clinging to your brother is nothing but a desire for the Hawthorne Family’s wealth. Such a morally corrupt person doesn’t deserve to enter our Hawthorne Family. You can’t let your issues with me stand in the way and let Raina North destroy your brother!"
Susan Kensington’s words were righteous and impassioned, her acting skills were truly masterful.
She established herself as an enduring and tolerant good stepmother, while subtly criticizing the Hawthorne brothers for not respecting a stepmother.
Clap clap clap!
Jasper Hawthorne applauded enthusiastically.
"I’ve been in the entertainment industry for so many years, I must say, when it comes to acting, it’s still your generation that’s stronger. No wonder you could have been a Best Actress, impressive, truly impressive." Jasper Hawthorne said, turning to look at Elias Hawthorne who was slowly walking toward them, "What did she just say? A habitual mistress sees everyone as a mistress?"
Habitual mistress...
As soon as this term came out, the whole room was in an uproar.
Susan Kensington felt hostile and probing eyes on her, and her face grew increasingly unsightly.
She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but upon seeing Elias Hawthorne, she couldn’t say a thing.
Elias Hawthorne walked past the crowd, to Raina North, looked at her wearing only a thin shirt, and voluntarily took off his coat.
"It’s cold, don’t catch a chill."
Beside them, Baby Hawthorne, who had just recovered from an illness and was wearing short sleeves, said, "Daddy, I’m cold too."
Elias Hawthorne glanced at him, "Hmm, bear with it."
Baby Hawthorne: "..." Fatherly love is like a mountain... or like an avalanche!
Fortunately, the next second, Raina North bent down and held him in her arms.
Motherly love is gentle like water.
Baby Hawthorne let out a satisfied sigh, not forgetting to smugly raise his eyebrows at his own father in challenge.
Elias Hawthorne: "..."
Two seconds later, Elias Hawthorne scooped him up with a large hand, "I’ll hold him."
Baby Hawthorne barely had time to experience the gentle motherly love before he fell into the iron-hard embrace of his biological father, instinctively resisting and struggling.
Slap!
He got tapped on the butt.
"Stop it, you’re a big boy now, don’t tire out your mommy."
Baby Hawthorne’s little mouth formed an "O", I’m still a baby!
But!
Thinking about it, he finally couldn’t bear to tire Raina North.
The mouths of everyone present twitched, it was lunchtime yet no one mentioned being hungry.
They were stuffed with dog food!
Seeing this, Jasper Hawthorne was instantly delighted.
His big brother always caused indiscriminate harm when it came to spreading dog food.
Usually, he was the only one getting hurt, but now with a group of people, he felt comforted.
It’s just...
Jasper Hawthorne’s gaze swept over Susan Kensington and the others, although he didn’t want to, he still mustered up the courage to approach and remind them.
"Ahem, brother, everyone knows you and sister-in-law are in the sweet newlywed stage, but let’s show the love when we get home and close the door. Shouldn’t we deal with this first?"
Only then did Elias Hawthorne’s gaze move away from Raina North, but his cold face clearly showed that Baby Hawthorne was unhappy.
The Hell King Hawthorne was unhappy, naturally the people present would suffer.
Elias Hawthorne’s death stare landed on Susan Kensington.
When Jasper Hawthorne appeared earlier, Susan Kensington could still maintain her grace and composure, but standing in front of Elias Hawthorne, Susan Kensington immediately became nervous and uneasy, now only managing to feign calmness.
"Elias, I’m doing this for your own good, I..."
Susan Kensington attempted to make a last stand, but Elias Hawthorne interrupted.