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Chapter 199
Noticing the arrival of Rosales, Mrs. Calsis told Rose, “I’ll go get some rest.” Since Mrs. Calsis had been quite busy
since Rose passed out, and she had never been quite fond of the Watsons, she now could well find at pretext to
make the leave.
Rose thus nodded, “Thank you, Grandma.”
Watching Mrs. Calsis making her way out of the room, Rosales exclaimed to Rose, “Look, what a nice dress your
grandmother is wearing.” Although Mrs. Calsis was much older, she actually appeared way younger than Rosales.
As his temples pulsed a little, Jimmy reminded his mother to stop. He really detested her vulgar manners.
Rose only laughed. “I could buy you one if you really like it.”
“It’s so kind of you!” Rosales grinned, “What a nice daughter-in-law I have!” She had every reason to be jolly,
as Rose was sending her expensive gifts from time to time, which she could flaunt proudly when hanging around
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwith her friends.
Getting out of the room, Mr. Calsis just found Charlie sitting at the door unexpectedly. “What are you doing here?”
asked she.
“Nothing.” Charlie replied.
“Just take a rest.” Mr. Calsis ensured him, “Rose is OK. No worries.”
Charlie nodded, and Mrs. Calsis then headed for the room of Leonard and Ben, where Cristina was sitting alone
on the sofa, engaged in her game on the phone. “Take his life! You idiot!” Cristina bellowed to her buddy in the
game.
Mrs. Calsis was dumbstruck at her manners. At that moment, Cristina happened to look up for some water as
she’d lost the game, just to find Mrs. Calsis at the door. She greeted the madam quickly after a slight pause.
Cristina actually had given Mrs. Calsis a start, though the madam managed to maintain her composure while
asking, “may I know where Leonard and Ben are?”
“Maybe with Theresa.” replied Cristina. She didn’t care much about it, only being so devoted to the game, when
someone got the kids out just now.
“Good. I’ll go and have a check with her.” said Mrs. Calsis, “Please go on with your business.” She then went to the
next door.
Theresa was talking to the two kids when Mrs. Calsis entered with a knock at the door. The madam went up to
the kids and just found Theresa lying on the bed. “What’s wrong?” Mrs. Calsis asked, “Not feeling well?” “I’m getting
much better now.” Theresa then started asking, “How’s Rose?”
“She’s woken. And her mother-in-law is here with her.” Mrs. Calsis got herself seated, eyeing the two kids.
That reminded her of what she’d seen just now, Mrs. Calsis thus indicated to Theresa, “Cristina was playing
the game on the phone when I came over just now.”
Theresa nodded, though having no idea why Mrs. Calsis was mentioning that. She was aware of the fact that Mrs.
Calsis was quite dissatisfied with her because of her protest for Charlie. Yet the madam was only talking about
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCristina now. That confused Theresa a great deal.
In fact, Mrs. Calsis now began to have a better opinion of Theresa, probably as compared to Cristina. Mrs.
Calsis finally uttered, “I thought it might be better for Leonard and Ben to live with Cristina. But now I’ve
changed my mind. She is not reliable at all. She actually cares about nothing but her game, not even concerned
with her kids. How could a mother be so irresponsible!” Even Theresa looked like a better mother, Mrs. Calsis said
to herself.
Hearing the complaint, Theresa just couldn’t find the proper words to respond. It was natural for Cristina to
act so carelessly since she hadn’t married or had any kid, nor did she have the intention to get herself bound to any
family thing. She was just so cheeky and casual, and couldn’t live without the game. But Theresa began to realize
the reason Mrs. Calsis was talking about Cristina with her now. It might be because the madam now found her a
better candidate to look after the kids.
Sure enough, Mrs. Calsis went on, “The two kids seem to like you very much. I’m glad to see that, since you are
married to Charlie anyhow. I believe the kids will be grateful for your devotion to them when they grow up.
Regarding the two kids, Theresa now believed she could really take Mrs. Calsis’s remark as a compliment. “I’ll get
down now. What do you want to eat? I’ll get it made for you.” Mrs. Calsis offered before she left Theresa’s room.
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