Chapter 44

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After confirming another person who could give one of his kidney to pumpkin, the doctor set to start immediately and Nicholas also get ready or the blood transfusion and they went into surgery the next day.

Laura stayed with Ella without leaving while Chris had to go and get her some more things they will both needed and he also had to take care of affair in their companies so he couldn't stay

Although he is worried about her condition but Laura was adamant with the excuse that she is pregnant not sick

The operation took a long time and when the doctor finally came out to announce that the surgery was a success, they were both wheeled to another ward for recovery and that's when Laura left after promising Ella to return the next day

She got home and entered the house but is surprised at the strange atmosphere in the house, she noticed there is more shoes at the door entrance than usual and wonder who the guest is.

Laura entered the living room and saw Chris parent and someone she doesn't recognize, she quietly walk up to them not wanting to disturb or interrupt whatever it is they are talking about but Chris was quick to notice and called out her name then stood up to meet her and stopped her

"Your in-laws are here to meet you" he said and pull her to take a seat in front of his parents without another word.

Laura wasn't nervous after encountering his mother more than once in the past but fear that whatever they might come for is serious because they had this serious expression on their face and seems to be communicating with their eyes

"How can a wife not be home to take care of her husband" Mrs Hugh murmured but loud enough for her to hear.

Her husband looked at her angrily and she looked away timidly, it seems her husband has given her an earful before coming.

Chris's mother cleared her throat and made an attenpt to talk again but her husband stopped her and instruct her not to say anything if she is going to spew nonsense

"Laura, we are actually here to talk about some important things with your husband but since you are here then we can also discuss about other things"

"Of course si..father" she corrected herself quickly and looked over at her mother-in-law who looks gloomy.

Laura noticed that she is not putting too much jewelry like before and she is dressed in a simple wear and not her usual designer outfit, Laura feels like something very huge is going on with them but decide not to ask any question and wait to tell Chris later

"Since you and Chris have decided to continue with your relationship then we support your decision and accept you as our daughter" he told her and looked at his wife who quickly nod her head in agreement without any complain.

Laura laughed as she thanked the both of them and excuse herself to serve them some tea but Chris stopped her and his mother frown greatly at this.

"Why can't she serve us? Is she too big to do that for her in-laws?" She asked sardonically and Laura quickly apologized then signal to Chris to let her instead.

Chris agreed and sat down while Laura went into the kitchen to prepare some snacks and tea for them.

She soon returned and served the both of them respectfully but she reject it. Laura sat down next to her mother-in-law instead of Chris

"Mom, am sorry I didn't come to visit you after so long" Laura start to explain slowly as she helped her peel some fruit since she reject the snacks

"My goddaughter is not feeling well and I had to stay with her in the hospital till the surgery was over" she said and place a plate of neatly sliced apple in front of her.

Her face soften after hearing that she was in the hospital and not busy with other things like shopping or work but hearing that she has a goddaughter she feels the urge to ask if there is a child between her and Chris yet but that will mean she accepts her as her daughter-in-law.

"Hmm, you should rest then" she said silently

"Of course I can't, I prefer to see your beautiful face" Laura flattered and earn a smile from her this time

Chris and his father sees that the both of them seems to be communicating well so they leave to Chris study to discuss further

Chris looked at Laura before leaving communicating something with his eyes that only the both of them seems to understand before following after his father.

Laura helped her mother-in-law to pick another piece and continue to butter up to her with sweet words and she start to warm up to her slowly

"If you really love my son then why did you reject my son?" She asked after chatting for a while

"I was stupid then but now I can see how perfect and good he is, to think that he wouldn't have turn out this way if not for you makes me so grateful" Laura flattered again and she laughed heartily

"You this child, you know how to flatter one a lot" she replied

"I am not, it is evident that every of his good feature is from you"

"So you are admitting I am more beautiful than you?" She asked and Laura agreed readily which makes her more happy even though it's clear that Laura is a very beautiful with her long and soft brown hair and brown eyes which makes her eyes look dashing and mesmerizing. No wonder her son couldn't get over her for years and insist on being with her only

"Come closer let me look at you" Mrs Hugh suddenly said and Laura surprised, dropped the fork in her hand and sit closer.

Mrs Hugh held her hand and stare at her face then she start to check all over her body with her eyes making Laura feel awkward but she didn't complain Wondering what she is doing

Mrs Hugh doesn't have much experience at getting pregnant because after giving birth to Chris, she had another child but he died at birth so she stopped trying to have another child because of the pain and even at that she can still recognize if someone is pregnant or not but doesn't want to appear like an unreasonable mother-in-law so she stopped and changed the topic.

"So, how is your goddaughter now?" She asked and Laura replied still puzzled by her action earlier

"Mom, aren't you hungry? How about I prepare something delicious for you" Laura offered seeing that Chris talk with his father was taking longer than she thought it would

"Don't bother yourself" she answered but her face looks bad after saying that and Laura's instinct tells her that it's probably about the reason why she is not dressed like her usual self

"Mom, is there something wrong?" Laura asked and held her hand with care evident in her voice

Mrs Hugh looks at her and feels like there is someone who actually wants to hear her out but she is sure that Laura will probably judge her after hearing the story since what happened is because of her ignorance and stupidity in the past

Laura saw that she is hesitating and encourage her to talk, they might not like each other in the past but she is Chris's mother and Laura knows whatever it is, makes her unhappy

"It's nothing" she replied after a while, even her husband as refused to listen or defend her so why won't Laura do but she didn't give up and persuade her more

"Whoever it is that has bullied you, I will make sure to avenge you" Laura promised and she decide to tell her

"After Mira came back from your house, my husband sent her out too and that made her angry so.." she started but paused and Laura patted her hands to assure her

Mrs Hugh narrate to Laura slowly how Mira humiliated her at an elite party she attended a few days before and even tells everyone about her past. She was embarrassed and couldn't fight back because Mira's family is more richer than them and Mira even went ahead to tell everyone present that she is trying to look for fortune for her son by trying to get her married to Chris but she didn't mention how she talked bad about Laura also.

The cloth she wore to the party is a very expensive piece and she paid a huge amount to get it since there are only three pieces in the country but it turns out that Mira already paid the store owner to give her a fake dress making her a laughingstock among everyone.

When she finished explaining, she looked at Laura to see if she is going to have the same mocking expression everyone has but she looks furious and angry, Laura clasps her hand on the chair in anger.

"How dare Mira humiliated her mother-in-law after all she has done for her?" Laura thought and quickly soften her face then start to comfort her.

"Mom, who are those idiot that were at the party, am sure they are no good friends and they will be punished" Mrs Hugh looked at Laura and almost burst into tears before hugging her gratefully, she is so happy to see that someone is on her side.

Laura is not the kind of person that goes to such gathering and always send her secretary to attend because she hates the hypocrisy of other ladies so she doesn't know anything about it but she is definitely not going to let this slide.

"Mom, you don't have to be upset, you just need to make them understand that we are not to be trampled upon" Laura assured her with a plan hatching up in her head.

"What are you talking about?" Mrs Hugh asked confused and Laura gave a wicked smile

"Firstly, we should go out and buy some clothes" Laura told her and excused herself to go to her room to freshen up, thankfully she ate some food at a restaurant near the hospital before coming home. Laura changed her clothes and put on a bright blue gown with a white jacket and took her card from the table then put it in her purse before going back to the living room.

Chris and his father were done talking and already back in the living room by the time Laura returned and both looked at Laura as she approaches them, they looked pleasantly surprised as she look more beautiful and full of energy than she was before.

"What is this about?" Chris questioned referring to her new appearance

"We are going out" Laura answered and Chris looked at his mum who already stood up from her seat

"Where to?" He asked again confused, she got came back home after so long and now someone else is taking her away again. When exactly is she going to rest and enjoy sometime alone with her and celebrate the news of their baby.

"Shopping?" Laura replied questioning and without giving Chris a chance to protest she took her mother-in-law's hand and walk towards the door while assuring him without her eyes that she will be fine.

"But you are.." Chris wanted to say she is pregnant but his father held him by the shoulder and told him to let the ladies have it their way which he reluctantly accept. Why doesn't anyone seems to care about his own feelings.