The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show Chapter 103: Ian Is Such a Sweet and Caring Boy

"Sis, where are my brother and Ian? I haven’t seen Ian in ages. I wonder if he’s put on a little weight..." Jenna Shaw glanced around, but she didn’t see any familiar figures.

"They should be in the back kitchen. You’ll see them if you head over there."

Jenna nodded, marveling at the decor of the family estate. "This place is decorated so beautifully. Today’s birthday party is very unique, and I love it. Sis, you designed all of this, didn’t you?"

Naomi Kenway smiled. "How did you guess?"

Jenna gave a little ’tsk,’ her expression impish. "My parents are such sticks-in-the-mud. My brother’s a bit better, but he’s still so cold and aloof. There’s no way he could co up with a scene this warm and cozy. Ruling them out, the only one with the creative touch had to be you, Sis."

Naomi was delighted by the praise, and her fondness for Jenna shot up.

"Jenna, what are you doing just standing there?" Jane Chandler’s voice cut in. She approached slowly, her eyes fixed on Naomi with unconcealed wariness.

"Mom, I was just chatting with my sister-in-law!"

Jane grabbed her hand and started pulling her upstairs. "You’ve been on a plane for so long, you should go rest. What is there to talk about with her?"

Jenna sensed the hostility in Jane’s tone. She let herself be passively pulled upstairs, her voice awkward as she whispered, "Mom, what are you doing?"

When they reached a deserted spot on the second floor, Jane finally released her grip on Jenna. "Didn’t I tell you not to associate with Naomi Kenway? She has none of the grace of a high-society lady. What if she becos a bad influence on you?"

Jenna’s expression was one of disagreent. "Don’t you think you’re exaggerating? She seems perfectly nice to . We just chatted for a bit, and she ca across as very gentle. Just look at the venue she put together. She must be an incredibly ticulous person to arrange everything so warmly."

"Gentle? What kind of spell has she cast on all of you? Can’t you see she’s just putting on an act? She’s only acting this way in front of us because she knows I told Ethan to divorce her, and now she feels threatened. But a leopard can’t change its spots. And this party! I knew she wouldn’t do anything to my satisfaction, but who would have thought she’d screw it up this badly? So common. Only inviting close friends and family... what a convenient way for her to save herself so trouble!"

Jane snorted coldly. "You’re rarely ho, so of course you don’t know her. I don’t know who she’s been getting advice from, but her ga has gotten a lot better."

What Jane said was a lot to take in, and Jenna had so trouble processing it all. She listened with a frown. "Is that really true? I can’t see it at all."

"You’re still so young. How could you possibly see through Naomi’s sches?" Jane’s head throbbed. "Let’s not talk about her anymore. It’s just too frustrating."

"Oh, right. Jenna, didn’t Walter Vance co with you? How co I don’t see him?"

At the ntion of her boyfriend’s na, a bashful blush appeared on Jenna’s cheeks. "Oh, him... He said sothing important ca up with his family, so he probably can’t make it today." As she spoke, a hint of disappointnt crept into her voice.

"Today is the matriarch’s birthday. What could he possibly be busy with?" Jane said, displeased.

"He’s... very busy. He said he’ll definitely co by to apologize in person when he has ti. Mom, he really is busy. Please don’t bla him."

Jane smiled. "So quick to defend him, are you? Well, have him co over for dinner when he’s free. You two were childhood sweethearts, studying abroad together. I practically watched Walter grow up, so I trust his character. The Ford Family is nouveau riche, but they’ve done well for themselves these past two years. I suppose they’re barely worthy of my precious daughter."

Jenna said, annoyed, "Mom, what are you talking about? I’m not with him for his family’s status."

Jane opened her mouth, then decided to change the subject. "Your grandmother hasn’t seen you in a long ti. Go and see her."

*

The guests had mostly arrived. Jane Chandler went to Susan Hughes’s room to ask her to co down.

She took the shoes from a maid’s hands and bent down to put them on for Susan Hughes. "Mother, Naomi was in charge of the birthday party this ti. Perhaps she’ll have a surprise for you."

Jane straightened up, an inscrutable smile on her face.

Susan Hughes’s hand, which was gripping her cane, froze for a mont. A maid helped her sit up in bed. "Nia doesn’t have much experience. Why was this handed over to her?"

Her gaze toward Jane was full of inquiry.

Jane subconsciously straightened her posture even more. "She’s always off shooting those useless variety shows. Isn’t it only right for her to share so of the family responsibilities? Besides, when I get older, these things will fall to her sooner or later. There’s no harm in letting her practice beforehand."

Every word she said was logical, but Susan Hughes gave her a long, aningful look.

Just as Jane was about to buckle under the scrutiny, Susan Hughes rose with her cane. "Since Nia went to the trouble of preparing it, I should go and have a look. We shouldn’t keep the guests waiting."

Jane took her arm. "There’s no need to hurry. The party is just downstairs. We’ll see the guests as soon as we go down one floor."

Susan glanced sideways at her. "The party is being held at the estate?"

"Yes. Your granddaughter-in-law prepared all of this herself. I heard she only invited a small group of people. I wonder if she finds hosting parties too troubleso... I wouldn’t dare entrust the Shaw Family to her. She simply can’t handle a grand occasion."

But to her surprise, Susan Hughes chuckled. "I’m too old to bother with all those people from the business world. This is quite nice."

Jane frowned discreetly and helped Susan downstairs.

There were about twenty people in attendance. When they saw Susan Hughes coming down, they all rushed forward to offer their congratulations.

Susan looked at the familiar faces before her, a feeling of warmth and sentintality washing over her. "You all ca..."

Then her eyes were drawn to the hall’s decorations. Slling the fragrance of her favorite flowers, she couldn’t help but relax.

"Great-Grandma, happy birthday!" Ian Shaw walked forward, holding hands with Ethan Shaw and Naomi Kenway, and recited a birthday speech clearly and fluently.

The birthday speech was long, but Ian recited it fluently without a single mistake.

Jane Chandler, standing to the side, was sowhat stunned.

"Oh, my." Susan Hughes was absolutely beaming. Her back wasn’t what it used to be, so she couldn’t pick Ian up, but she reached out and ruffled his hair. "How impressive! Great-Grandma has received Ian’s blessings, and I hope our Ian grows up healthy and strong."

Ian Shaw then pulled out chocolate candies and cookies from his little yellow duck bag. The bag was filled with his favorite snacks. His hands were too small to grab everything, so Ian simply took off his bag.

Susan Hughes bent down at just the right mont, allowing him to place it around her neck. The child’s bag was a bit small, looking more like a charming accessory on her.

"Great-Grandma, this is full of all of Ian’s favorite snacks! This is Ian’s present for you!"

Soone nearby chuckled. "Those are Ian’s favorite snacks! It looks like Ian had to part with his treasures to prepare a gift for the matriarch. What a sweet and considerate boy!"