Mother-in-law

[Chapter 20]

"Julie..." David called out softly while approaching Julie.

His voice was filled with worry.

It was Julie's first time having a near-death experience.

Julie was still in a trance at the moment.

But David's voice brought Julie back to her senses.

The moment she saw him, she had the urge to throw herself into his arms regardless of anything.

She almost died today.

She really thought it was her end.

If Julie didn't make it, David would never see her again.

And he would never know about their baby.

David knew nothing about the baby yet.

Julie hadn't had the chance to tell him anything.

Even if he didn't like the baby, it was still his.

He deserved to know.

The baby also had the right to let its father know its existence.

Julie didn't want to deprive her baby of this right.

"David..." Julie was about to say something when the door was pushed open, and someone called out David's name behind them.

It was Veronicawho came in.

She immediately walked to the bed and said concernedly, "Julie, are you all right? David and 1 were on our way to the court when we heard that you were in the hospital.

We were shocked and worried about you, so we immediately came here." Julie was stunned for a moment.

She didn't expect to hear these words from Veronica.

But soon, she realized something.

Then she felt that the hope in her heart that had just been revived sank to the bottom again.

And the luster in her eyes slowly disappeared until her eyes dimmed.

1 How could she forget? Today must be a significant day for Veronica.

After all, David and she were getting divorced today, and David would finally be free to marry Veronica.

Julie realized how ridiculous she was.

David was very eager to divorce her.

How could she still hold on to her fantasy about him? Her brain must have been affected by her injuries.

She became muddled, and she was not able to think clearly.

Julie remained silent.

It was David who turned his head to Veronicaand asked, "Why did you come in?" His tone seemed grumpy, and his expression turned cold.

Veronicaput on a pitiful look and said softly, "It's so cold outside.

With these thin clothes, I can't stand the cold..." Julie still didn't say anything, but her eyes scanned Veronicaup and down.

Veronicawore a white lace dress with a hollowed-out design.

It was simple yet elegant, making her look particularly frail and attractive.

David was in a black suit, and Veronicawore a delicate white dress.

Whoever saw them would immediately understand why they were dressed like this.

Obviously, they couldn't wait to register their marriage certificate.

It was just that what happened to Julie had ruined their plan.

After this realization, Julie didn't want to say another word to David.

At this moment, Veronicaspoke again.

"Julie, how are you feeling now?" On the surface, Veronicawas pretending to be concerned about Julie.

But the undisguised resentment in her eyes was undeniable.

Actually, Veronicahad prepared for this day.

She had this handmade white dress customized half a month ago because this day was special for her.

She had been desperate to marry David, and she thought she would finally become his wife today.

So, she got up early in the morning and dressed up.

For a smooth plan today, Veronicatook a morning-after pill and went to the William Group to wait for David.

As soon as she saw him, she cried pitifully and coaxed him to go to the court.

Veronicahad planned everything in advance.

She only needed to wait for David and Julie to divorce.

Then, she would have her way to let David marry her, She thought what happened yesterday was enough to make Julie back down.

She didn't expect Julie wouldn't give up and delayed the appointment for the divorce.

Julie must do it purposely! Veronicacouldn't help cursing Julie in her heart while looking at Julie.

Veronicavowed to make a meticulous plan to deal with Julie in the future.

"I'm fine," Julie replied indifferently.

Her bandaged right hand was hidden under the quilt.

David and Veronicacouldn't see it.

There was no need to let them know about it.

"I'm glad to know that you're fine.

It means you can go through the procedure this afternoon, right?" Veronicasaid at once.

Obviously, this had been her purpose of coming here.

- David raised his eyebrow when he heard Veronica's question.

He looked at her with a frown and was about to say something.

But before David could open his mouth, Julie spoke first.

"Of course, | can.

Don't worry.

I'll be there on time." Even if David and Veronicadidn't come here, Julie had planned to go to the court in the afternoon.

Although it was inconvenient to use her left hand due to her injured right hand, she could still sign the documents with her left hand.

David's eyes narrowed, and his expression darkened when he heard Julie's words.

But Veronicawas too excited to notice the sudden change in David's expression.

Veronicaheld David's arm and said happily, "Thank you, Julie.

As I have said, even if you and David divorce, we will still treat you as family.

We will look after you." David's frown deepened upon hearing this.

Suddenly, the door was slammed open.

"Really? Since when did an outsider have the right to make decisions for the William family? Why didn't I know?" Luciana snapped as she stormed in.

Luciana looked noble and elegant in her red dress.

She put the lunch box on the bedside table, took a cushion, and put it behind Julie to serve as Julie's backrest.

Then she said warmly to Julie, "Julie, are you hungry? I'm sorry I'm a bit late.

I let the maids make these dishes for you, and it took them a while to finish." Luciana ignored David and Veronica.

It was as if only she and Julie were in the ward.

Luciana walked in so quickly that Veronicadidn't clearly see who came in.

But she felt that the aura this woman exuded was undoubtedly strong.

Veronicathought she had to fight back.

She had to show this woman that she was not a pushover.

Besides, this woman was kind to Julie.

She never saw any wealthy people around Julie.

Veronicaassumed this woman was not a big shot.

With all these thoughts, Veronicaheld her head high and asked arrogantly, "Who are you? Are you related to Julie?" Luciana snorted coldly, turned around, and looked at Veronicadisdainfully.

"Me? Am I related to Julie? Of course, I am! I'm her mother-in-law." As soon as Luciana said this, there was pin-drop silence in the ward.

The air around them instantly froze.

Finally, Veronicasaw Luciana's face clearly.

Her legs went weak.

If she hadn't been holding David's arm, she would have almost fallen to the ground.

° It turned out the woman was David's mother.

Veronicadidn't expect Luciana to come here.

1 Luciana looked at Veronicasharply.

It was as if she wanted to swallow Veronicaalive.

Veronicawas so scared that she quickly hid behind David.

David was also surprised about Luciana's appearance.

He pursed his thin lips and asked, "Mom, why did you come back out of the blue?" Luciana looked at David and sneered, "You're the fine one to ask.

Can't I come back anytime I want? It's actually a good thing that I decided to come back today.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have witnessed such a dramatic scene.

You brat! Your wife is injured, but you don't even know how to comfort her.

Instead, you show up here with your mistress.

How can you be so insensitive? You are so cruel!" Luciana was furious.

She showed no mercy even to David.

Veronica's face turned pale at once.

Then, resentment filled her heart.

She was looking forward to marrying into the William family.

How dare Luciana call her a mistress! Veronicaknew that Luciana always despised her.

But now, Luciana even humiliated her like this.

Luciana was going too far.

But she could not lose her temper.

So Veronicabit her lower lip and said pitifully, "Luciana, I'm Veronica.

] am the daughter of Tommy Chase.

Don't you remember me?" "Veronica..." Luciana repeated.

She thought for a while, then said, "Wait.

Did you just say you are Tommy's daughter?" When Luciana mentioned Tommy's name, her expression gradually changed.

Veronica's eyes lit up upon seeing Luciana's reaction.

She smiled and answered, "Yes, I am his daughter.

When I was a child, I used to..." But before Veronicacould finish her words, Luciana shook her head and interrupted, "As far as I know, the Chase family is a family of scholars.

They will never have a shameless descendant like you who seduces a married man." 1 The smile on Veronica's face instantly froze.

She was at a loss for words.

Luciana stared at Veronicawith piercing eyes and continued, "If you are really the daughter of the Chase family, I will have a good chat with Tommy.

He must be so busy with his work that he doesn't have time to discipline his child.

He has to know what kind of person his daughter is." 1 Luciana paused, snorted coldly, and continued, "Or does he support you for being the shameless other woman? Does he have no objection to your behavior? Humph! What kind of a father is he?" Luciana was a straightforward person.

She said whatever she wanted to say without hesitation.

So, it was not surprising that her words were ruthless, directly belittling Veronicaand the Chase family. 

Julie, who had been listening to Luciana and Veronicasilently on the bed, was still in astonishment.

She never expected that Luciana was her mother-in- law.

Although Julie and David were married for two years, Julie never got the chance to meet David's parents.

All she knew was that they lived abroad.

But one time, Julie overheard the maids of the William family mention that David's parents didn't like her at all.

The reason was very simple.

Julie came from a humble family and didn't deserve to marry into the rich and powerful William family.

Since then, Julie had always thought that David's parents didn't like her.

But now, Luciana stormed into the ward with a lunch box for Julie and scolded David and Veronica.

She even introduced herself as Julie's mother-in-law and defended Julie.

Julie was in utter disbelief.

Yet, seeing the depressed look on Veronica's face made Julie feel somehow complacent.

Julie thought she must have been affected by Veronica's wickedness since she had been dealing with Veronicafrequently these days.

That was why she would feel this way now.

At this moment, Veronica's face flushed like she had been slapped countless times.

She felt embarrassed and pissed but she knew she couldn't lose her temper at this juncture.

With mixed feelings burning within her, she looked weird with that pitiful look she put on.

When David saw this, he subconsciously frowned and tried to explain, "Mom, it's not like that..." "Not like what?" Luciana interrupted forcefully.

She pointed at Veronicaand snapped, "Is this woman not your mistress, or Julie is not your wife?" Upon hearing this, Veronica's face turned pale.

She felt like she was about to die from the inner anger of being humiliated.

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