Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Francine was about to lose her temper, but for the sake of her precious son’s lifelong happiness, she managed to keep it down. “Don’t be silly.
You’re my daughter-in-law, so we’re like mother and daughter. As your mother, I don’t need a special reason to give you a present.”
“I don’t need it!”
Flossie rejected the gift and pulled out her phone. “Ms. Francine, if you keep behaving like this, I’m gonna call Halston.”
“Don’t!”
Francine’s expression immediately turned back to normal. She said truthfully, “I actually came here today to talk to you about you and Halston.”
“We’re divorced. What’s there to talk about?”
Flossie’s face was disdainful.
That almost made Francine lose her temper again, but she endured.
“I can see that you and my son still have lingering feelings for each other. It’s not easy for my son to accept a woman. I’ve thought long and hard about it – I’m not gonna make him marry another woman. I hope you two can reconcile…”
Francine added, “You already know that Jessanna is still alive. She has a bad nature, so I’m going to make her leave after she gives birth to the baby. I don’t want her to have anything to do with the Guajardo family. However, my little grandchild needs to grow up in a normal family – in other words, he needs a mother. I think you’re very suitable forthat.”
“Hahaha!”
Flossie immediately laughed after hearing Francine’s proposal. “You want me to be a stepmother at my age?”
“The child wouldn’t know. Although you’re not related by blood, there won’t be any difference.”
Francine promised, “If you agree, the Guajardo family will take good care of you. Halston will also be very grateful to you, so you two will surely live in harmony. You might even be able to have your own children in the future… What do you think?”
Francine felt that, since she had humbled herself considerably to make this suggestion, Flossie would surely be grateful and agree to it.
After all, not long ago, she would do anything just to remain in the Guajardo family…
Flossie did not respond. She merely laughed so hard that she had tears in her eyes.
She never knew that the high and mighty Francine Milford had so much talent as a comedian. Flossie simply could not stop laughing!
Francine was a bit unhappy. She finally could not keep up the pretense anymore. Her tone was impolite as she asked, ‘What are you laughing at? Give me an answer! Let me tell you, this is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity. If you miss it, it’s gone. Don’t be ungrateful!”
Flossie fought back the laughter. Her curved eyes gradually turned cold. She replied equally impolitely, “Ms. Francine, I thought I’ve made it clear to you. I never thought of going back after I dumped your son. Even if your son kneels down and begs me, the possibility is still zero. And I sure as hell ain’t gonna go back to be a stepmom!’
“You… are you serious?”
Francine did not expect Flossie to refuse the offer.
It seemed Halston was telling the truth. Flossie had already moved on and no longer had any feelings for Halston. Naturally, she would not go back.
Looks like the daughter-in-law she detested was really going to run away. What would happen to her son, then?
Francine suddenly felt a bit anxious. She wished she could tie Flossie down with a rope!
“Don’t be so hasty to refuse. Sleep on it. You used to love Halston so much, there’s no way you can move on that easily. You’re just saying that because you’re angry, aren’t you?’
Francine remained patient and continued, “How about this. Let’s have an honest talk between mother- in-law and daughter-in-law. Has your taste changed? Do you not like the iceberg type like Halston anymore?’
“What type do you like now? The warm type or the artistic type? Or maybe someone who’s a bit wild? Honestly, Halston has many sides to him, so he has a little bit of every kind of personality. I’ll talk to him and get him to change!”
Flossie said coldly, “Don’t waste your time. When I liked him, I liked him even if he’s a scumbag. Now that I don’t like him, I wouldn’t like him even if he sacrifices his life for me…”
“If I have to pinpoint the exact moment my heart died, it was probably the moment he drove me out of the house for Jessanna Ximenez. I can accept his cruelty, but I can’t accept his unfaithfulness!”
Francine said, “Men make mistakes. There was no love between you two before, so it’s understandable that he would have an affair. But isn’t it fine as long as he has you in his heart now?”
“There’s rarely true love in a marriage between wealthy families. Even if there is, it won’t last long. Why are you so obsessed with that?’
Flossie said, “Since a marriage between wealthy families is so terrible, why would I want it? Unless Jessanna Ximenez disappears, it’s impossible for Halston and I to get back together!”
She did not say that because she hated Jessanna Ximenez, but to remind herself that Halston was someone who was unfaithful to her, so she must never fall for him again!
“You mean, there can be only one between you and Jessanna?”
Francine thought she finally understood Flossie’s condition. She took a deep breath and said, “Okay. I’ll discuss with Halston later about how we should deal with Jessanna.’
At first, Flossie wanted to explain, but then, she felt like there was no need. She said, “If that’s how you want to interpret it, go ahead. Jessanna Ximenez is indeed the reason why I don’t love Halston anymore.”
Margaret was a bit worried when she saw that the two of them were going to part on bad terms.
In truth, she sincerely wished Flossie would reconcile with Halston. After all, it was a marriage that the late Maurice Ellsworth tried his best to make happen before he died. There must be a reason for that.
“No need to be hasty, Miss Francine. Any woman who gets cheated on would be unhappy. If she’s not, it can only mean that she doesn’t love the man…”
Margaret whispered to Francine, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll try to persuade Miss Flossie later. Also, I hope Mr. Guajardo won’t disappoint Miss Flossie a second time.”
Francine nodded and told Margaret arrogantly, “Not bad. Even though you’re a servant, you have good perception. I’ll definitely treat you well in the future. Let me tell you…”
Francine lowered her voice and whispered into Margaret’s ear, teaching her ways to make Flossie change her mind.
They were both very immersed in the discussion! Flossie was speechless.
She could never have imagined that, one day, her ex-mother-in-law and her nanny would be on the same side, scheming to make her get back together with her scumbag ex-husband.
Flossie could not stand it anymore. She went to the kitchen and brought out the marinated lemon chicken feet to relieve her craving.
As soon as the chicken feet were placed on the table, the fragrance spread. Francine could smell it too.
“That smells good! Did you make that?”
Francine could not help being attracted to the smell.
She went to the dining room and was surprised to see the chicken feet on the dining table.
“Wanna try one?”
Flossie had already put on the gloves and was ready to dig in.
She had been craving sour food lately due to her pregnancy. She could not wait to start eating.
Francine looked apprehensive, but her hand took the chicken foot anyway.
After eating one, her eyes immediately tripled in size.
“Did… did you really make this? It’s so good!”
She no longer cared that she was a lady of a rich family. She could hardly wait to eat another one.
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