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The doctor used a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to clean Esther’s wound. She endured the intense pain with
clenched teeth.
“When will she recover fully?” Chadwick asked.
“It depends on how well she takes care of herself,” the doctor replied. “With proper rest and care, it’s three to five
days. But if she neglects herself, it could take a lifetime.”
“You heard that? Take good care of yourself!” Chadwick reprimanded.
After treating the wound, Chadwick took Esther back home to the Pendleton residence.
Selene had changed into different clothes and was sitting on the living room sofa. When she saw Esther and
Chadwick, she raised an eyebrow and asked, “Didn’t you say you were meeting friends?”
Trying to please Selene, Chadwick sat beside her and massaged her shoulders. “Mom, I’m entrusting your
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdaughter-in-law to you. Please, take good care of her.”
Seeing her son’s indirect attempt to protect Esther, Selene responded with a cold hum. “Alright, just say what you
want to say. Don’t beat around the bush.”
“Mom, my dearest mother, your daughter-in-law just had her dressing changed at the hospital. The doctor advised
her to rest well. Please look after her,” he said.
Selene snorted disdainfully. “Am I a wicked mother-in-law?”
“Who said that? My mother is the most beautiful and the best mother-in-law in the world!”
“Get lost!”
Chadwick playfully bowed. “Your son is leaving, Mom.”
He glanced at Esther, grabbed his car keys, and left, humming a tune.
Anger surged within Selene as she observed Esther, who seemed like a victim. “Sit.”
Esther obediently took a seat across from Selene, appearing anxious and uneasy. She didn’t know how to face
Selene, let alone what Selene had in store for her.
Selene elegantly leaned back on the leather sofa, her scrutinizing gaze fixed on Esther as if assessing merchandise.
Esther’s unease, fear, panic, and helplessness were all apparent to Selene. “Esther, in my eyes, you are not suitable
for my son.”
Esther’s heart sank. When she married Bradley, it was because Thomas liked her. All she needed to do was
maintain a good relationship with Bradley. This was Esther’s first experience with the complex dynamics of being a
daughter-in-law.
“I understand you might be wondering why I say this when my son isn’t exceptional either. In fact, I have to admit
that my son is not outstanding. But as a mother, my child is the best in the world. I believe you can understand that
as a mother yourself.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“When you were with the Ansteys, Leah saw you as a problem and didn’t guide you properly. You’ve only been back
with the Quills for a short while, so you haven’t received proper guidance from them either. Now that you’re
marrying into my family, I will educate you properly.
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“I’m not narrow-minded, and I don’t discriminate against second marriages. I believe everyone has the right to
pursue happiness. However, I will hold you to higher standards because you are the woman my son has chosen.
Don’t say you can’t do it. In this world, there’s nothing that can’t be done, only people who can’t do it.”
Selene’s voice carried an intimidating tone. Esther felt suffocated by the pressure.
“Today, I’ll give you your first lesson—how to be a wife.”
Esther anxiously nodded.
Selene felt a hint of pity for Esther’s current state. But the thought of this woman spending her life with her son
hardened her heart once more.
“In the Pendletons, there has been no history of divorce.
“Once you marry into the Pendletons, you should be prepared to be committed to the Pendleton family for life.”
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