NOVPUBChapter 1103: 507 is her_2 Chapter 1103: 507 is her_2 Esther gave a wry smile.
Madam Lopezs was seventy-two this year, a stubborn old woman.
Seeing Esther walk in, she glanced behind her, “Where is Kardian?”
Esther placed the health products on the coffee table and answered gently, “Mother, Kardian is tied up at the company.
I came to see you in his stead.”
“You?” Madam Lopezs’ eyebrows knitted together, conveying a very harsh impression.
Her resentfulness was palpable.
“You’re not my son, what gives you the right to play the filial role in front of me?”
Maintaining her composure, Esther responded, “They say a husband and wife are one entity, me showing you respect is the same as if Kardian were doing it.”
Madam Lopezs was struck speechless, which elicited a cold snort from her.
The old woman was not in good spirits.
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This daughter-in-law was always good at keeping up appearances, leaving others with nothing to criticize.
But Madam Lopezs disliked her; she was from a humble background and carried an air of petty bourgeois.
“Oh, sister-in-law is here.” A skinny woman in her forties came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of braised fish.
On seeing Esther, her eyes crinkled up into a smile.
Her eyes were small to begin with, squinting made them look even smaller.
She wore an astute expression.
Esther’s smile was perfect, there were no flaws to pick at.
“Sister-in-law, it’s been a while.”
The woman came over and latched onto her hand affectionately, looking her up and down.
“You’ve lost even more weight, haven’t you?
Have you been too tired recently?
You need to take care of yourself as well as Jan, ah, where is Jan?
Why didn’t you bring him?
I was looking forward to him.”
Esther’s smile was enigmatic.
“Is that so?
I didn’t know sister-in-law was so fond of Jan.”
She looked at the smiling woman in front of her, speaking affectionately.
When Esther first arrived at the Lopez household, the old lady had tried to throw her weight around.
This same sister-in-law was willing to speak with her and stood up for her.
Because of that, she placed great trust in her sister-in-law, a trust that came in handy later on.
This instant, Esther deeply understood the meaning of ‘a tiger with a friendly countenance’.
Seraphina Parker sensed something off about Esther today, but couldn’t quite put her finger on it.
“Of course I love Jan, he is such a clever and adorable lad.”
Esther smiled thinly.
“Naturally, just a few days ago, Jan found an adult woman who he really likes, so he asked her to be his godmother.”
Unexpectedly, Madam Lopezs slammed her hand on the table, shouting angrily, “Nonsense!
What sort of no-count woman does she think she is, to want to become my grandson’s godmother!
What were you thinking as his mother?”
Seraphina furrowed her eyebrows, sighed and said reprovingly, “Yes, sister-in-law, choosing a godmother is no simple matter.
It directly relates to the reputation and honor of our family.
Our family is a notable one in Lostswa, many people are trying to get in.
Don’t let someone fool you.”
Esther gave a slight smile, appearing as serene as ever.
“Mother, sister-in-law, you both misunderstand.
Jan’s godmother saved his life, he is fortunate to recognize her as his godmother.”
Madam Lopezs jumped up and pointed her finger accusingly at Esther, “Saved his life?
What do you mean by that?”
While Seraphina softly stroked the old lady’s back to soothe her, she looked at Esther reproachfully, “Sister-in-law, what on earth is going on?
Just the thought that something might have happened to Jan is making our mother angry, and myself uneasy.
If something were to happen to him, the only male heir in the Lopez family, how would we face our ancestors?”
Esther took a deep breath.
She had never noticed before how sly and manipulative Seraphina was.
She must endure, she must. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝔬𝔪
Esther smiled softly, “Jan is my son, of course he is fine.
You worry too much.
As for Jan’s godmother, he likes her very much and she treats him well.
I’ll introduce her to you if there is a chance.”
Madam Lopezs scoffed, “Save it, it’s no wonder you come from a small family background, not classy at all.”
Seraphina shook her head, “What am I going to do with you, sister-in-law?
Never mind.
You did it for Jan.
But we must be more careful in choosing a godmother.
She has to fit our social status.
Hence, she should pay a visit to our household.
If she saved Jan, then she saved the Lopezs as well.
We won’t treat her unkindly.”
Then, the housekeeper came in, “Madam, the Arias have sent an invitation.”
Madam Lopezs perked up instantly, “The Arias?”
The housekeeper handed over the golden invitation.
