It was probably because Rose saw clearly how Jean was impossible to teach as time went by that she eventually gave up on the idea of disciplining and teaching Jean well into behaving like a real wealthy lady.
Rose would be able to put up with anything else as long as Jean didn't cause trouble and make the Fuller Family a joke.
However, even this small wish of hers couldn't be fulfilled.
A person with a personality like Jean's was destined to never stay put peacefully.
Sure enough, Rose would occasionally hear all kinds of news about how Jean was making trouble or a joke out of herself outside, or how she was spending a lot of money on nonsense, and so on.
All in all, Rose's health had probably deteriorated because of the constant headache she had from Jean's antics in the past 10 years.
It was also because of this that her dislike for Jean continued to grow.
Rose couldn't understand how a species as rare as Jean existed on the surface of earth.
And it was exactly this woman who had caught the fancy of Rose's son.
Right when Rose was still deep in her thoughts, she heard a burst of hurried footsteps before Jean's voice came from behind, sounding as if she was trying to butter up Rose. "Good morning, Mother."
Rose's face was dark when she turned around. She was suddenly extremely upset when she saw how chubby Jean was.
"You seemed to have put on a lot of weight," she commented as her eyes scrutinized Jean.
Indeed, Jean did put on a lot of weight.
The last time Rose and Jean met was about two months ago.
Even though Jean had always been on the heavier side, at least she could still completely open her eyes then. This time, however, the most she could do was bring her eyes to half their size.
Rose could see how ridiculously chubbier Jean was in just a matter of two months.
Putting her weight aside, what the heck is up with her outfit?! Rose grumbled to herself.
Jean was chubby from head to toe, and yet she was wearing tight-fitting clothes that put her layers of fat on full display. It was as if she was afraid that people couldn't see how meaty she was.
Again, putting the form-fitting clothes aside, what in the world is that horrendous color combination she has on?!
Jean had a total of at least six or seven colors from head to toe, and she paired her outfit with a mink coat.
It was a wonder how she could wear something so painful to look at in the public.
Oblivious to the disdain and complaints Rose had about her, Jean let out a bashful smile when she heard Rose comment about how she had gotten plumper. "It is… just a minor weight gain."
"Minor?!" Rose was stunned by her shamelessness. "Look at the meat on your face. It jiggles when you speak. I fear I won't be able to even see your eyes if you keep putting on weight!"
"Surely you are exaggerating, Mother?" Jean lowered her head to look at herself.
She admitted that she has indeed gained weight recently, but she won't get that fat!
Anyway, Jean had faith that she wouldn't put on that much weight.
"Fine, if you say so. I can't tell you what to do anyway. Do as you please. Just don't whine about how you regret your life choices in the end when you have high blood sugar, or high lipids or high blood pressure. And don't go looking for Toby. Don't think I don't know how he has been urging you to lose weight and go for check-ups regularly with the medical team and weight loss team he arranged for you. You, on the other hand, are going against his words behind his back. You actually dismissed everyone after he moved out of the Fuller Residence since he can't keep an eye on you!" Rose huffed coldly.
Upon hearing that, Jean lowered her head out of guilt. "I… I didn't want to do that either. After all, Toby did that because he is filial. But Mother, if only you knew that kind of weight loss plan those demons customized for me! They really do try their absolute best to keep any food that has taste out of my meals! My energy was depleted after I ate that for three days. Also, the medical team kept making me do yoga every day, so much so that my bones were almost bent! That was why I—"
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