"Connie, I might not be your second sister-in-law anymore. Please say sothing to defend !" Celia sobbed as she rushed to the bedside.
Marian Queen’s face darkened imdiately, "Celia! Did you forget what I just told you? Connie just gave birth, and you bring this to her now? What are you thinking!"
"Mom, do none of you care about ? I can’t even find soone to talk to. I just wanted to share with Connie—these past few months, what kind of days I’ve been living through..."
"Second sister-in-law, if you have sothing to say, talk to ." Yi Luowa entered the room, her expression stern.
Celia sneered, "Ha, talk to you..."
Yi Luowa smirked faintly, reaching out to grab her wrist. While it looked like she wasn’t using much force, Celia was already sweating in pain. Yi Luowa had gripped the pressure points—a trick Youyou had taught her. Her intention was clear: cause pain!
"Connie, rest well. I’ll step out with second sister-in-law to have a quick heart-to-heart. I’ll be back shortly." Yi Luowa winked at Connie.
Connie smiled apologetically and reached out to hold her mother’s hand.
Seeing Yi Luowa drag Celia away, Marian turned to her daughter, "Looks like Luowa treats you well."
"More than ’well,’ she’s excellent! Mom, don’t take my second sister-in-law’s twisting of the truth seriously. You saw it with your own eyes today—my family truly treats warmly." Connie sighed, "Is my second brother planning to divorce my second sister-in-law?"
"...How could that possibly happen? Every ti they fight, they scream about divorce, but have they ever gone through with it? Celia’s the kind of person... sigh! I don’t even know what to say about her. Today, your elder brother, elder sister-in-law, and second brother were already on the plane, but she insisted on tagging along, ticking off all three of them to the point they got off the plane. You gave birth, your in-laws showed up in full force, while from your side of the family..."
Connie chuckled and shook her mother’s hand gently, "Mom, I don’t care about all that. You being here is enough."
"But your father-in-law and mother-in-law..."
"Mom, don’t overthink it. My in-laws are reasonable people. No one would mind such things. Look at my sister-in-law—before she found her parents, she was alone, yet everyone treated her so well."
Marian shook her head helplessly, "Connie, you’re different from your sister-in-law. You’re quiet and reserved, which makes worry they’ll overlook you, especially your second sister-in-law. She nags in my ear every day; I’m on the verge of losing my mind."
Connie smiled, "Don’t listen to my second sister-in-law’s nonsense. Now that you’re here, stay with for a few more days, and I’ll make sure you’re reassured."
Marian Queen pursed her lips and said softly, "Sotis I miss you so terribly that I just want to co to Xiawu to see you. But I feel awkward about it, afraid your in-laws would find botherso. You see, your personality is so much like mine. Sigh... why can’t I be more like Queen Haotian, who cos and goes as she pleases."
"Aunt Zhi Lan’s personality is like my sister-in-law’s—they can get along with anyone. Mom, don’t overthink it. From now on, co whenever you want. Treat it as a chance to relax. Look at how much you’ve aged these past few years."
Connie touched her mother’s cheek affectionately.
Marian Queen smiled while holding her daughter’s hand, "Your father owes his throne entirely to your in-laws. We always feel indebted to them, and because of this, we can’t hold our heads high around them. That’s the main reason we rarely visit."
Connie burst into laughter, "Mom, you and Dad overthink things! My in-laws don’t see it as a big deal. Speaking of debts—who doesn’t owe them sothing? Take my sister-in-law’s parents, for example. They owe too, but they repay that debt in their own way, not by avoiding them."
Marian Queen looked at her daughter and laughed, "You really have changed a lot these past few years. It seems the Audridge family truly is a great teacher."
Connie giggled, "Right? Maybe you can audit so classes next ti."
"? Would they really not mind ?"
"You’re my mom—who could possibly mind! Seriously!"
Connie pouted slightly, then turned her head to look at her son lying beside her. Smiling, she asked, "Mom, do you think Ziheng is handso?"
"Very handso! But let say sothing you might not like—while everyone says Ziheng is more attractive than Ziyan, our family can’t compare to theirs when it cos to looks!"
"Haha... Mom, looks like you’re self-aware after all!" Connie chuckled while gently stroking her son’s cheek.
Marian Queen smiled, "My grandson might not be as handso as his older brother, but he’s definitely better-looking than other kids."
Connie smiled at her mother, "Mom, you haven’t held Ziheng yet, have you?"
Marian Queen glanced at her daughter, "I didn’t dare. Didn’t you tell everyone that Luowa should be the first to hold him when he was born? After Luowa held him, she handed him directly to your mother-in-law."
"I can sll the jealousy." Connie teased, "Mom, I heard there’s an old saying in Z Nation: the person who first holds a newborn dictates who they’ll take after. I like my sister-in-law’s personality and wanted Ziheng to take after her."
"Good thing your mother-in-law called the shots. If your second sister-in-law had been the first to hold him, we’d be dood!" Marian Queen gazed lovingly at her grandson and picked him up. "When Ziheng was brought out of the delivery room and placed in your sister-in-law’s arms, he instantly stopped crying."
"My sister-in-law has a natural bond with kids." Connie smiled, "Mom, when they bring the food later, eat first. I’m a bit tired and want to nap."
"Get so rest." Marian Queen tucked her daughter in, cradled her grandson, and started walking toward the door.
Connie suddenly opened her eyes at the sound of footsteps, "Mom, don’t go."
"I won’t go. Rest well. I was just taking the baby a bit farther away so he wouldn’t disturb you."
Only then did Connie close her eyes comfortably.
Marian Queen watched her daughter fall asleep, then walked to the door and tilted her head, listening for sounds outside. Silence!
It was impossible for Yi Luowa to leave any noise while "handling soone." She had already taken Celia into the furthest hospital room.
Celia frowned as she stared at Yi Luowa, who remained silent. She growled, "Say what you need to say, quickly! I don’t have ti to waste here!"
Yi Luowa scoffed lightly, "If it weren’t for Connie, you think I’d waste my breath on soone as boring as you? Celia, let warn you—keep it together. Our family has a bad temper."
"Are you threatening ?"
"Haha, consider that a threat then! Do you want Tong Airui to dump you for real? I’m guessing why you’re here—you’re hoping Connie will help you. But let be clear: Connie has already told . She won’t ddle in your matters."
Celia curled her lips, "You’re not her! Let advise you—best not to get involved in my family’s affairs!"
Yi Luowa glanced at her hand and chuckled, "Honestly, I’m tempted to hit you. But for Connie’s sake, I won’t. Instead, I’ll give you so advice: every hardship is caused by your own steps. Don’t bla the world—if you want to repair things, it requires your effort. Don’t expect others to help, especially not in marriage."
Celia’s brow furrowed slightly.
Yi Luowa shot her a deep look, "From now on, if you dare stir up trouble again, I don’t care who you are—first, I’ll beat you down, and then I’ll ensure you lose everything you care about."
Celia was stunned.
Yi Luowa grinned mischievously, "Second sister-in-law, do you think I’m bluffing? Haha, don’t underestimate . Not only do I have the ans—I’m ruthless, far more ruthless than you can imagine."
Celia’s gaze dimd instantly.
"Take your ti to think it over." Yi Luowa crossed her arms and smiled at her.
Celia stared at her, tears streaming down her face, "I know you all look down on . But my temper—sotis, I want to control it, but I just can’t... Luowa, please help ! Connie’s second brother really wants to divorce . Sob..."
Yi Luowa frowned slightly; it seed Celia hadn’t registered anything she’d just said!
"Second sister-in-law, marital issues aren’t sothing outsiders can interfere with. It’s on you. If you don’t change, there’s only one outco."
Celia burst into loud sobs, "Everything I’ve done—it’s all because your father-in-law and husband pressured my father-in-law! If Lucian could beco the crown prince, he wouldn’t divorce !"
Yi Luowa chuckled faintly, "Celia, you should be grateful Lucian didn’t beco the crown prince."
Celia looked puzzled, "What do you an by that?"
Yi Luowa rubbed her temples, thinking, how could Connie end up with a sister-in-law so clueless?
"Given your current state..." Yi Luowa pursed her lips, "Go back to Laman. Have a good talk with your second brother—it might not be too late to salvage things."
Celia hesitated for a mont before pulling open the door and walking out.
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