Chapter 224 A Mother Rises with Her Child

• Wasn’t that brat Hendrik dead set against everything at the start? These days, she kept thinking he was only getting close to that woman for the kid’s sake… So how the heck is there already a second baby on the way? What’s going on here?! “You and Hendrik…” “The baby was a surprise, but… we’re trying to grow closer.” Maybe it was Hendrik’s promise, but when Jovienne said it, she didn’t feel the least bit guilty. She spoke with calm conviction, and the old lady was caught off guard. She’d always worried Hendrik wouldn’t eat or drink and wouldn’t like any woman, and the Xenakis family line would be cut off. Who knew that after barely a month back home, they’d “pick up” a precious grandson for free—and in just a few days, there’s another one… How do you even put it… “You, really… Oh my! This is wonderful!” The surprise thrilled her to pieces. Hands trembling, the old lady came over. Her anger from moments ago flipped to a beaming smile. “That brat Hendrik needs a spanking. A major thing like this and he didn’t tell us ahead of time. What if you bump into something again… How many months?” “A little over one month.” Jovienne was startled by her excitement and lowered her voice. She’d only thought elders loved babies, and maybe that would stop the old lady from scouting other granddaughters-in-law. She hadn’t expected her to be this happy! If she’d known, why would she butt heads with an old lady at all! “Grandma, I…” “The first three months are crucial. From now on, don’t go anywhere. I’ll find you the best nutritionist to care for the baby… Oh, right, you just got discharged. Your body needs some serious supplements.” The old lady kept talking, pulling out her phone to book a nutritionist. “Grandma, no, no need! I can take care of myself right now!” The sudden care left Jovienne flustered. She’s pregnant, not lassoing the moon. No way could she handle this full battle formation! “Listen, I don’t care if they’re wealthy and influential or upper-class nobles. I don’t recognize any of them. If you can make that brat Hendrik settle down and add a child to the Xenakis residence, you’re my good granddaughter-in-law!” What a turnaround… “Tsk tsk, Great-grandma is totally two-faced.” The little brat hiding behind the stairs couldn’t help snarking. “Your wings are tough now, huh? Daring to talk smack about Great-grandma.” Edwin, grinning like a flower, tapped the boy’s forehead, pretending to scold. “Great-grandpa, you’re two-faced too. You just said Great-grandma’s hard to please!” The grandpa and grandson “accused” each other, laughter giving them away. “You old man, hurry up and have the butler replace the soft mats in Hendrik’s room. If Jovi doesn’t sleep well, let’s see how you explain it!” Jovi… Hearing the old lady—who’d been despising her a second ago—use a nickname for her, Jovienne suddenly felt she really had risen with her child. She admitted her background wasn’t as fancy as those daughters of a wealthy family, but that never stopped Olivia from loving her with the best she had, so she, facing her own child, carried the same patience and tenderness. No amount of money can beat that. And the old lady—whether she truly minded Jovienne’s background or had other concerns—at least when it came to her and Hendrik’s child, she loved them from the heart. That’s what people mean by “grandkids are the soft spot,” right? After all, no elder fails to love their grandchild. If she could settle in with peace of mind, and the little one could grow up healthy in a stable, complete home, that was her biggest wish right now. Still, if Hendrik knew she won over the old lady this easily, would he see her in a new light?