Feeling guilty, the sister-in-law would have made the decision herself in the past, given her hot-tempered, domineering personality.
But now, driven by guilt, her attitude toward her younger sister was incredibly gentle, which had also brought the sisters much closer emotionally.
Lily thought it was because of her husband that her own status had risen. Little did she know that at least half the reason for her sister's and mother's behavior was their guilt.
Regarding the villa's furniture and appliances, the sister-in-law asked her wife Lily for her opinion on which ones looked good. Whatever Lily liked, they simply bought directly.
"Luis is here, co sit down quickly!"
Grandma Wood was delighted to see her grandson-in-law and greeted him very warmly.
In the past, the old lady had been neither warm nor cold toward Luis. In fact, her personality was like that with everyone.
But now, with two Benzes parked right in front of the house, it brought face in the village. She enjoyed listening to others' envious, sour remarks.
The whole family went to the backyard together. The Wood Family had been allocated a full three acres of hostead land, which had originally beco a dumping ground for construction waste for the villagers.
Now, the construction waste had been cleared away, a six-and-a-half-foot tall wall had been built, the ground was entirely paved with cent, leaving only about five hundred square feet for a vegetable garden.
Grandma Wood's life was rich and colorful, and she had no intention of relying on her descendants.
After sitting for a while, she was called away by her old sisters to eat and play cards together.
Locking the door, the two cars drove back to the city one after the other. They arrived in the city around eight o'clock.
"Honey, don't drink too much, okay."
Lily had arranged to et Maria at her restaurant for dinner, along with several nearby classmates.
When they arrived at the place, Luis let her drive the car back.
"This is your first ti here, right!"
Arthur said with emotion.
The rcedes-Benz G-Wagon found a parking spot by the roadside. This was a community full of the vibrancy of life, with good greenery next to the park.
Nancy reminded him, "This is Aunt Suzanne's ho."
Luis suddenly understood. So this was the 'little wife's' ho. It was indeed his first ti here.
In the past, Luis wouldn't have dared to get anywhere near here. Stepping one foot into the community probably would have gotten his leg broken by his mother-in-law.
"You're all back!!"
Suzanne, who had been discharged from the hospital long ago, was dressed casually yet elegantly. She was filled with the charm of scholarly refinent, the more you looked, the more attractive she seed.
The place was about eleven hundred square feet, three bedrooms and two living rooms, especially spacious. The decoration wasn't luxurious, but it was very warm and tasteful, and also showed so age.
The air conditioning was on in the bright living room, making it very cool. But Arthur, who couldn't stand the heat, imdiately went back to the room and ca out wearing only a pair of large shorts.
Nancy said considerately, "Brother-in-law, you're like my dad, afraid of the heat. You might as well go shirtless."
Suzanne chuckled softly, "Exactly. Here, you're in your own ho. Do whatever feels comfortable."
"Alright!"
Luis also took off his shirt.
At the Wood Family ho, Luis dressed even more lightly, often walking around with his dick out, wearing only underwear when he was deceiving himself.
"Auntie, let help you!"
"No need, just sit down and relax."
Suzanne had prepared a table full of hearty ho-style dishes, looking and slling delicious, very appetizing.
Arthur picked out a twenty-year aged foreign liquor from the wine cabinet. He couldn't bear to drink it before, but now he was very generous.
"Dad, I have to drive later. I'm not drinking."
Nancy shook her head.
Arthur cheerfully nodded but still poured three glasses, filling Suzanne's to the brim as well.
"Your aunt has liked to have a little drink in the evening since she was young. She says it helps her sleep better, and the slightly tipsy feeling is quite nice."
Luis was a bit surprised. He thought of how quiet and elegant Suzanne looked, yet she was an even more seasoned old drinker than his father-in-law.
"Let's eat first."
As they ate, they clinked glasses and took small sips. Then Arthur sighed and said, "Big girl, your grandmother has softened on this matter. As long as your mother agrees, that's it. I'm leaving it to you."
The old family hostead was so large. They planned to build a small manor for their own family to live in. Arthur had also prepared rooms for his 'little wife's' family.
Furthermore, Suzanne would also bring her children to visit the old lady. The old lady's attitude wasn't as hard as her words suggested, but this had always been Suzanne's deep-seated worry.
"Let brother-in-law help talk to her. At least we'll get scolded together!!"
Nancy smiled bitterly. This mission was too difficult.
Even though her mother was living comfortably now and didn't want to bring this up anymore, the emotional knot definitely still existed.
Arthur wanted family harmony, for his wife and 'little wife' to get along peacefully. At his age, it wasn't about harboring any lewd or lascivious thoughts, purely a natural notion that ca with age.
"It's difficult, but I'll give it a try."
Luis agreed verbally, but thought to himself that whoever brought this up would be asking for trouble.
They had specifically called Luis over today for two reasons. First, to thank him for all his running around when Suzanne was hospitalized last ti.
Second, to discuss the villa matter. Arthur's people had gone in and fully connected the water and electrical circuits.
He also sighed with emotion about the experience of the wealthy. The villa's courtyard used ceramic flooring instead of gardens or ponds, which was easier to maintain, showing they truly understood life.
"Dad, are you planning to quit?"
Nancy said in surprise.
Ever since Arthur entered society, he had either done construction or renovation work. In his early years, being a small contractor, life was very good.
"No help for it. After calculating the accounts, when it's ti to cut losses, you have to cut them."
"Business is bad now. If you lose all your money, you're better off figuring out so other line of work."
The industry was in a downturn. Public companies were eating private ones, big fish were eating small fish.
Construction projects were already pitifully scarce. Now, not only did you have to front the capital, but you often couldn't get your money back. Who could keep doing that?
He had worked his whole life, and having to change careers at fifty or sixty was indeed poignant.
Suzanne comforted him, "It's okay. Our household expenses aren't high. Don't be so anxious. Rest for a while first."
"Dad, Auntie, brother-in-law, you all eat. I have things to do."
After eating for a while, Nancy took two phone calls and left early. It sounded like Deewa's voice, but no one knew what they were up to.
"Auntie, you have a great alcohol tolerance!"
The three of them drank together. Before they knew it, they had finished a bottle of foreign liquor. Suzanne then got a bottle of aged white liquor and opened it.
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