Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 185 - 166: The Long and Winding Road to Win Her Back (Part 1)

Chapter 185: Chapter 166: The Long and Winding Road to Win Her Back (Part 1)
Laura Quincy’s words left Jason Hawthorne speechless. At the time, he indeed thought that way, but now he’s changed his mind...
He urgently said, "Laura, you should have heard the saying that plans can’t keep up with changes, and moreover, matters of the heart are beyond my control."
Laura was not that angry originally, but Jason’s confession made her explode once again. It’s not easy for anyone to accept being hypnotized while asleep, right?
She felt like a puppet without thoughts, being manipulated at will...
Even worse, her own thoughts were being hypnotically controlled...
It would be abnormal for her not to be angry!
"Enough! I don’t want to hear another word!"
Laura just wanted peace now, she couldn’t take in another word.
Jason Hawthorne was heartbroken; the road to winning his wife back was long and challenging...
Justin Hawthorne came downstairs and saw the scene, pretending to be angry as he accused, "Daddy, why did you upset sister again!"
Jason Hawthorne was at a loss, "Daddy did something wrong, and sister won’t forgive me."
Justin asked curiously, "What happened?"
Laura shot Jason a glance, and with one hand on her crutch, she went over to take Justin’s hand, "Come on, accompany your sister for a walk in the backyard."
Justin quickly nodded, "Oh..."
Before leaving, he didn’t forget to give his daddy a meaningful look.
Jason had to instruct his son, "Your sister’s leg hasn’t fully healed yet, Twinkle, you need to take care of her like a man, got it?"
Justin nodded without hesitation, "Daddy, don’t worry!"
Watching the big and the small figure leaving, Jason rubbed his temples, what a harmonious mother-child silhouette! It’s just a pity he couldn’t tell Twinkle yet that the "sister" he mentioned every day was his biological mommy...
Indeed, many things can’t keep up with the changes.
That day, Laura hardly paid any attention to Jason Hawthorne; although they lived under the same roof, she basically ignored his existence.
Jason also knew she hadn’t calmed down yet, so he wisely refrained from saying much.
The next day was New Year’s Eve, a time of family joy.
Since the Hawthorne Family had a tradition of having New Year’s Eve dinner at the old estate, Jason had the servants prepare a sumptuous lunch, mostly consisting of dishes Laura liked.
Sitting at the dining table, Laura felt strange, like a dream; suddenly, she had a five-and-a-half-year-old son, and he was her biological child...
And moreover, she was unmarried and pregnant beforehand...
In her understanding, such a thing couldn’t happen to her.
Yet, it did happen.
Halfway through the meal, Jason spoke in a deep voice, "After dinner tonight, Twinkle and I will come back, so you should eat a little something first. When we get back, we can have a night snack together."
Before Laura could speak, Justin clapped his hands and cheered, "Great! Daddy, we have to come back early and not let sister wait at home too long."
Jason nodded, "Yes, of course."
Laura: "..."
There was no need for her to speak, as the father and son finished the conversation.
This New Year was somewhat unusual.
From about two in the afternoon, Stella Jennings started to tidy herself up in her room, changing one set of clothes after another, even her makeup was altered several times...
Mrs. Jennings knocked on the door, "Stella! You’ve been locked in your room all afternoon, doing what?"
Stella opened the door and said, "Mom, tonight I’m going to the Hawthorne Family for New Year’s Eve dinner. Which outfit do you think is best for me to wear?"
Mrs. Jennings immediately brightened at this, "Going to the Hawthornes for New Year’s Eve dinner? Does this mean things between you and Jason Hawthorne are getting settled? It’s such a good thing! I must help you choose wisely!"
Stella was in a good mood too, "Mom, for meeting elders for the first time, I should dress elegantly and gracefully, right?"
Mrs. Jennings nodded, "Yes, everything my Stella wears looks good! Your sister is married, my biggest worry now is your marriage. If it gets settled, your father and I can be at ease."
Stella didn’t say anything; whether or not it would be settled tonight was still unknown, and she dared not promise her mother...
In the end, she chose a nude pink suit, elegant and graceful yet with a touch of tender femininity. Her long curly hair was draped down her back, and she wore light makeup, completely different from her usual professional and strong businesswoman image.
Mrs. Jennings nodded with satisfaction, "Very nice!"
After Stella left, Mrs. Jennings called her younger daughter, excitedly saying, "Serena, why didn’t you tell me earlier that your second sister is going to the Hawthornes tonight for New Year’s Eve dinner?"
Serena was completely baffled, "Mom, what are you talking about? Second sister is going to the Hawthornes for New Year’s Eve dinner tonight? I didn’t know!"
Mrs. Jennings was puzzled too, "You didn’t know? Your second sister just went out, I didn’t hear wrong!"
Serena bit her lip, "Mom, I know. If I see second sister at the Hawthornes, I won’t have any unpleasantness with her; after all, she is my own second sister!"
Mrs. Jennings nodded with relief, "It’s best if you think this way, Serena. If both of you can marry into the Hawthorne Family, your father and I would be content."
A mother’s wish was not necessarily Serena’s wish; she didn’t want her second sister to marry into the Hawthorne Family. Though she was her own sister, according to the Hawthorne family hierarchy, she would have to call her "Third Aunt."
How awkward!
Just thinking about this embarrassment made her wish her second sister and Uncle Jasper would break up quickly!
At five thirty, Stella arrived at the gate of The Hawthorne Estate, where a servant immediately announced her arrival. No one welcomed her more enthusiastically than Eleanor Ford, who greeted her warmly, "Stella, come over to Auntie!"
Stella politely greeted, "Auntie Ford, Happy New Year."
Then, she smiled and nodded to the others in the room, as her status was not yet clear, she didn’t find it appropriate to call them by name.
Serena saw her and quickly stood up holding her belly, saying extremely warmly, "Second sister, meeting you here is so heartwarming. I knew you’d surprise me!"
Faced with her false sincerity, Stella had no choice but to smile and respond in front of so many elders of the Hawthorne Family, "Yes! Mom even specifically reminded me to tell you to eat more and not to worry about gaining weight."
Serena’s eyes seemed to hold a tear, "Mm."
Lana Hawthorne smiled insincerely and said, "You two sisters really have a good relationship!"
Serena smiled and replied, "Aunt, we are biological sisters, our relationship has always been great!"
Lana added, "Oh? Then how come I remember not seeing your second sister on the day you married Jasper?"
This statement was clearly a slap in the face.
Serena was unflappable, "Aunt, your memory is great! My wedding day, second sister wasn’t feeling well. She did say she’d tough it out and come, but I was afraid it would be too noisy and chaotic, so I asked her to rest at home. No matter how important the wedding was, it couldn’t be more important than my second sister’s health, don’t you think?"
She painted a picture of deep sisterly love between them...
Even Stella herself almost had the illusion: when did her relationship with Serena get so good?
But in front of The Hawthornes, she wouldn’t expose her, especially when the other party was Jason’s aunt.
However, she wondered why she hadn’t seen Jason or Justin?