Oliver's Substitute Bride (Oliver and Jessica) novel Chapter 170

Lambert knew that Jessica was mocking his keeping her at home.

But he didn't intend to do anything.

"My mother came today. Did you see her?"

Jessica said "Yes."

"My mother said she wanted to stay here and take care of you. After all, she had the experience of caring for a child. Since I was born, my mother has been taking care of me all by herself." Lambert said.

When Jessica heard that his mother was going to stay, her hand trembled while knitting and a stitch slipped.

As she unraveled the sweater, she said, "Then am I not in a position to refuse?"

"Don't worry. My mother is easy to get along with," Lambert said.

Jessica did not want to tell Lambert about his mother's attitude towards her when she came over today. After all, they were related by blood, but she was just an outsider.

Now, Jessica was here and had to be alert all the time. What a difficult life!

Although Lambert restrained her freedom, at least he would not deliberately infuriate her. If his mother would live here for a long time in the future, Jessica's life could really be unpredictable.

"Does she have to live here?" Jessica asked reluctantly.

"My mother and I have been separated for too many years. She had not seen me since my father passed away for the sake of my well-being in the Williams family. Now she finally has a chance to spend more time with me. So when she volunteered to take care of you, I agreed."

Jessica smiled bitterly. Since Lambert had already said so, if she still badmouthed his mother, it would be a bit like driving a wedge between them. She had no choice but to accept it.

"As you wish," Jessica said.

Now that she was living under someone else's roof by force, there was really no choice for her. This was the price of getting involved with the Williams family.

The next day, there were three people having breakfast, Jessica, Lambert, and his mother.

Jessica just lowered her head to eat and quietly watched their tenderness.

Vicky was concerned about Lambert's health, telling him to eat more, and worried that he was too busy at work.

Lambert, on the other hand, was focused on eating. When Mrs.William spoke, he just answered perfunctorily.

Perhaps they had been separated for a long time so there was no intimacy between them.

Lambert had been trained in the Williams family long ago to the extreme of independence, self-reliance, and obedience.

Now, he treated his mother more like a guest than a family member when sitting together for breakfast.

Lambert finished breakfast very quickly and told Jessica to pay attention to the balance in nutrition.

Vicky looked at Oliver and said, "I will take care of Jessica's food. I have studied Nutriology so I am able to make nutritious and delicious food every day."

When Jessica heard her name coming from Vicky's mouth, she was a little uncomfortable.

How Vicky behaved in front of Lambert was completely different from the way how they talked alone yesterday.

"I really appreciate it," Jessica said.