The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2166

Samantha's smile faltered slightly, thinking that foreigners were certainly direct when they spoke.

"As long as you're sure."

Samantha patted Tansy's hand, speaking softly, "Don't worry. From now on, treat this place as your own home, and treat us as your own family."

"If Donald ever bullies you, just tell us. The entire Gates family won't let him off the hook."

"If he dares to make you suffer, I'll take a big stick and beat him right out the door myself!"

Tansy glanced at Donald, not knowing how to respond, overcome with emotion. "Thank you, Mrs. Gates."

She had truly been on edge before arriving.

She had even mentally prepared herself.

As long as the Gates family could accept Hector and give him a stable life.

As for herself...

She was willing to walk away.

She never expected the Gates family to be so magnanimous and kind.

It made her feel even more certain that her desperate fight to keep her child had been the right decision.

"You just got back, and your body hasn't fully recovered. Get some good rest. Don't worry about Hector, I'll take care of him myself."

"Thank you, Mrs. Gates." Tansy nodded slightly.

"Still calling me Mrs. Gates?"

Samantha pouted, feigning displeasure. "Are you still harboring resentment in your heart?"

"Tell you what, I'll go beat Donald up right now to help you vent."

Saying this, she ordered Kevin to go find a stick.

The thicker, the better.

Tansy's eyes widened in panic.

Donald was speechless.

"No need." Tansy bit her lip, hesitating. She carefully moved her lips, her voice barely a whisper. "Thank you... Mom."

She had learned before that a daughter-in-law should call her husband's mother 'Mom'.

"That's my good girl."

Samantha was instantly overjoyed. She stood up, cupped Tansy's face, and beamed. "The room has been prepared. Go get some sleep, and when you wake up, there will be delicious food waiting."

"Thank you, Mom."

"I don't mind."

Tansy responded, quietly bowing her head.

Donald didn't say another word. He simply scooped her up into his arms, carried her into the bathroom, and took a long moment to mentally brace himself before helping her out of her clothes and lowering her into the tub.

From start to finish, neither of them dared to make eye contact.

Seeing the wound on her shoulder, Donald's eyes grew hot.

Unable to restrain himself any longer, he reached out, gently pulling her into a protective embrace from behind.

"I'm sorry, Tansy."

Tansy trembled slightly, holding onto his arm, her voice choked with emotion. "There's nothing to be sorry for."

"Meeting you, and meeting such a wonderful family, makes me feel incredibly lucky."

"Donald, I like Lottie, I like your parents, I love everyone in your family."

Donald held her hand, staring deeply at the girl, his voice raspy. "What else?"

Tansy's heart skipped a beat. She leaned back, kissing the corner of his mouth, and answered earnestly, "I love you too."

Very much.