The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 412 Madam Shaw Doubting Life

Upon returning to the house, Julian Shaw and Susan Shelby put Chesney Shaw down on her bed before going downstairs with gentle movements.

Madam Shaw insisted on staying with them. It was already midnight, so they could not kick her out this late. Susan could only order the servants to tidy up the guest room and have Madam Shaw stay there.

After bustling about and doing all this, Julian and Susan finally had time for solitude.

Julian wrapped his arm around Susan’s shoulder and said apologetically, "Susie, I'll try to figure out a way to persuade mom to live elsewhere tomorrow."

Susan heaved a sigh. "No need for that. Mom is aging and she doesn't have any close friends. Let her stay so we can look after her too. As long as she doesn't harm Chessie anymore, I believe that I’ll be able to coexist with her. However, I will retaliate if she keeps talking nonsense in front of Chessie, Julian."

Julian rubbed her head. "Chessie can’t be aggrieved, s o the same should apply to you too. If mom can't control her temper, even if I am considered an unfilial child, I won’t keep her here either."

Susan was already content that Julian was standing b y her. After all, Madam Shaw was still Julian's mother. What could he do?

Susan said in a gentle voice, "Let's monitor the situation for the next few days. If we can coexist, so be it. If we can't, I still have the contract with me. We should be able to use it for legal effect, right?”

“Sorry for getting you in trouble." Julian gave her a soft peck on the forehead.

The next day, early in the morning...

When Julian and Susan went downstairs, they discovered that the living room was already bustling.

Luna Harris and Oliver Wright were there early in the morning. A large pile of luggage was located in the living room.

"Mom, what's going on?" Susan could not help asking.

"Oh, Susie." Luna smiled at Susan. "Here’s the thing. Your brother is on a long leave now. He has nowhere else to go so I brought him to your place for vacation. I t won't be any trouble, right?"

"It's no trouble at all," Susan said with a hint of confusion. "But if he's on vacation, why aren't you traveling somewhere further away?"

The Shaws and the Wrights lived only a half-hour car drive apart. Besides, both houses were right in the center of the city. How was such a close trip considered a good vacation?

"I like your place." Oliver immediately continued the conversation resolutely. "Susie, you must take me."

"That's easy. We'll just tidy up a guest room for you." While Susan was still confused, Julian immediately accepted the task.

"Alright, then I shall bring the luggage up," said Oliver while chuckling before he headed upstairs right away.

"He..." Susan looked at Julian in confusion.

Julian nudged Susan's forehead and then leaned close to Susan’s ear and whispered, "Your brother is not here for vacation. He is scared that you will be mistreated."

Susan blushed for a while, as her ear was tickled by Julian’s warm breath. Only then did she react and understand Julian's statement.

She immediately had no idea whether to laugh or cry. She was about to persuade Luna to take her brother home when Luna stood up. "That’s all. Thank you for going to the trouble to care for Oliver during this period."

"Don't worry." Julian understood his mother-in-law's thoughts. He did not try to expose her. He just smiled and accepted the task.

Julian was very compliant with the game, so Luna left fully satisfied.

It was Oliver's day off, so he stayed in the house all day.

From the moment Madam Shaw came downstairs, he watched her every move with his bright piercing eyes.

Madam Shaw behaved as obediently as a rabbit from day to night at the thought of the Wrights being savage and cruel to her.

She did not make things difficult for Susan, as she did not even have the courage to speak to Susan in a louder voice.

Chesney was amused by this. She could not help telling Susan in secret, "Mommy, don't Uncle Oliver's eyes look tired? He hasn't blinked even once in a very long time."

Susan smiled and took out some legos for Chesney to play with before she walked over to Oliver.

"Oliver, Chessie wants you to play with her,” said Susan.

"Chessie?" An affectionate glint flashed past Oliver's eyes. "I’ll play with her."

As soon as Oliver left, Madam Shaw’s stiff back relaxed.

Susan could not help feeling at a loss. She did not know whether she should cry or laugh upon seeing Madam Shaw's reaction.

Madam Shaw took a glance at Susan and asked softly, "Oh Susie, how long is your brother going to stay here?"

"He is on a long leave this time. Probably about 10 days to two weeks," said Susan.

"Ten days to two weeks?" Madam Shaw's pupils expanded abruptly and the pitch of her voice turned sharp as well.

She had just been monitored by Oliver for half a day and she was feeling restless already. 10 days to two weeks... Madam Shaw felt like she might as well die.

Oliver shifted his gaze over to them again when he heard loud voices.

Madam Shaw hastily lowered her voice and lost the courage to even breathe louder.

Oliver was a savage. If she were to offend him somehow, she would have no shoulder to cry on for getting beaten up.

Susan could not help feeling rather amused upon seeing Madam Shaw's cowardly behavior.

Although she was capable of dealing with Madam Shaw, she had no choice but to acknowledge that Oliver’s presence alone was enough to do the job of two people.

Meanwhile, Madam Shaw was doubting life while being monitored by Oliver.

Over at StarTech Tower, the headquarters of StarTech Co-Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

Julian, who was in the CEO's office, narrowed his eyes to scrutinize a photo.

The photo had been taken by the security personnel yesterday and had been sent to him.

It was said that the person in the photo had lingered a t the door of the castle for a very long time. Even though the person had not taken any further action, the personnel still felt that it was appropriate to report this to Julian.

There was a total of three people, two men and one woman, in the photo.

A deep glint glimmered in Julian's eyes as he scrutinized one of the men. "Joseph Shaw!”

Ever since that last call, he had not heard from Joseph again in the past three years.

He was only aware that Joseph had most likely headed to an uncivilized, remote location.

That stretch of land was made up of a few hundred small and big countries. Some of the smaller areas had less than 10,000 residents yet had the courage to proclaim independence.

There had not been a single piece of news from him in three years, yet Joseph had suddenly returned now. Besides, he had appeared at the door of the castle where Chessie’s birthday party had been held. What was his purpose?

It would be best if he monitored a dangerous man like Joseph closely.

Julian was about to send someone to track Joseph's whereabouts, yet Joseph delivered himself straight to his doorstep.

"Julian.” Joseph took the initiative to call him up. "It's been a long time."

"Hello. It's been a long time indeed.” Julian narrowed his eyes ever so slightly.

Upon noticing the vigilance in Julian’s tone, Joseph did not mind. He chuckled and said, "It's been three years. Two more years remain until Susan's virus flares up, right?"

Joseph mentioned this as soon as he spoke. Julian's pupils constricted abruptly. "What do you mean?"

"Don’t misunderstand me," Joseph said. "I coincidentally have a way to save Susan and I wish to share it with you."