Worship The Ground You Walk On

Chapter 20: A Happy Family

Looking at the smug smile on Amber's face, Marshall realized that this wasn't the first time she had had

this idea.

However, undeniably, it was a tempting offer.

Marshall had loved Claudia for a dozen years.

At this thought, he stared at Amber. “Do you have a plan?”

“I do have...” Amber’s eyes wandered over Marshall. “Our existence will be the best way to make this

happen!”

Her smile grew brighter as she said that, as well as more sinister.

Marshall understood. She wanted them to pursue Ben and Claudia respectively to sabotage their

marriage.

The usual approach was to make up some misleading stories.

“What do you think? It's much better than being in an unrequited love, isn't it?” Amber put on the look of

a winner. “I’ll also think of ways to help you and create more opportunities for you!”

She would create more opportunities for him...

Marshall gave a sneer in his mind. He stared at Amber in a more teasing and scornful way and replied,

“I have to sleep on it.”

He didn’t have to refuse her, because he didn't know what Amber would do once, she was pushed too

far.

“Don’t keep me waiting too long!” Amber warned Marshall. “There is a limit to my patience.”

Now it was much more difficult for Amber to win over Ben’s heart because the baby was already born.

Therefore, she had to take actions as soon as possible in case something bad happened!

One month passed in the blink of an eye.

Claudia went home with her baby accompanied by her nanny.

The moment Claudia got home, the housekeeper told her, “Mrs. Crawford is coming to visit her

grandson with a guest tonight. Mrs. Crawford, you might want to get prepared!”

Claudia nodded, put Conrad to bed and went to the kitchen to help.

It took a lot of effort to prepare for the family feast held in the Crawford family.

Claudia opened the door at 6 p.m., only to see Hanna instead of her mother-in-law.

She brought several gifts and toys for the baby. She greeted Claudia with a smile, “Hello, Mrs.

Crawford!”

Claudia still remembered that during the banquet last time, Hanna pushed her away while she herself

was hit by the Champagne tower and the giant cake. Since Hanna had saved her at that time, Claudia

responded politely with a smile now.

“Where is Conny? I want to see him,” Hanna asked.

Claudia pointed at the second floor and made a sleeping gesture.

“Well, since Conrad is asleep, I’d better not interrupt him!” Hanna put the gifts down as she spoke. She

took off her coat, went to the kitchen as she rolled up her sleeves and said, “Let me help you!”

The servant and the housekeeper went into a panic. “You’re our guest, Miss Lewis. How could you

work in our kitchen?”

However, Hanna insisted, so the servants said no more.

The door was pushed open again in two minutes. The graceful Winifred changed her shoes and went

into the house, only to see Hanna bustling about in the kitchen, so she flared up.

“Claudia, how can you let Hanna work in the kitchen? Didn’t you see that? Are you blind?”

Claudia dropped her head in embarrassment, and then came Hanna’s voice, explaining, “It's alright,

Mrs. Crawford! I’m not an outsider...”

Not an outsider?

Claudia’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing that.

Winifred echoed, “Exactly! This is your home!”

Claudia didn’t notice Ben coming back because she was busy cooking in the kitchen. It was when she

served the dishes that she saw the slender and tall figure sitting on the sofa.

The tiny and pretty Hanna was sitting next to Ben. In her arms lay Conrad, who just woke up, while

Winifred was also cooing the baby with a smile.

What a happy family! Meanwhile, Claudia was left alone feeling like an outsider.

Probably, Winifred caught a glimpse of Claudia from the corner of her eye, so she cleared her throat

and raised her voice. “Let’s have dinner!”

Claudia was brought back to reality. She put the hot dish in her hands on the table quickly.

The group of people walked into the dining room. Winifred stared lovingly at Hanna, talking and joking

with her, while Ben didn’t look so cold as usual, but casual and at ease.

Only Claudia was bustling around in the kitchen. The soup was ready, and she carried it out. Just as

she was about to put it on the table, she slipped, and the hot soup split all over the table.

Crack!

The bone china soup bowl fell to the ground and splintered into pieces. The next second, Winifred

glared at Claudia with piercing eyes.

Some soup was spilt over Hanna. She clenched her teeth in pain, her eyes filled with tears.

However, Hanna ignored herself, got up and grabbed Claudia’s hands. “Did you get burned? You

should have been more careful!”

Claudia was slightly stunned. Her hands were red, and it hurt so much.

“I know you're a mute, but how can you not even serve the soup? What can you do except idling

about? What a good-for-nothing!”

Winifred kept shouting abuse, shoved Claudia away in annoyance and held Hanna’s hands with

concern, “Let me see. Are you hurt?”

“I’m alright. Check Claudia first!” Hanna offered with generosity, staring worriedly at Claudia.

“Run some cold water on your hands.”

Ben said sternly, severity written all over his handsome face.

Claudia lowered her eyes and trotted into the kitchen.

When Claudia finished cooking all the food and finally could sit down and have a bite, she heard

Winifred saying, “Conny is growing up day by day. Will he also become a mute since he’s spent so

much time with a mute every day?”

“We can get him a governess.” Ben suggested in a low voice, and put some food into Hanna’s bowl.

Smiling, Winifred stared at the two people and said, “That’s exactly what I’m thinking. It’s a great idea

to hire a governess for Conny and let her teach him how to speak!”

Ben said nothing but kept on eating.

Claudia gulped down the food, trying to escape from the embarrassing situation and go back to her

son's room as soon as possible.

“Hanna! Would you be Conny’s governess?” Winifred spoke her mind.

Claudia froze at the moment.

Hanna looked up, puzzlement flashing across her pretty face. “Me? But I’m not a professional. I don’t

think I can do this.”

“Of course you can! Hanna, you’re eloquent, and you can speak several languages. Nobody is more

qualified than you to teach Conny!”

Ben remained silent, while Winifred kept pushing Hanna to take the job. Hanna declined a few times

but failed at last, so she could only accept the job.

Claudia was the only one at the table feeling her heart being stabbed when hearing their conversation.

“By the way, I’ll hold a dinner party for Conny a few days later. On that day...”

Winifred drawled and glanced at Claudia around the corner in displeasure. She paused before going

on, “You may come too, Claudia!”

Stunned, Claudia met Winifred’s gaze in fear and astonishment.

Claudia was still under the shadow of the last dinner party. What if something happened again when

she attended the dinner party this time...

The next moment, Winifred’s voice interrupted her thoughts. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“After all, you’re Conny’s mother. You have to show up at your son’s party, don’t you?”

Now that Winifred said that, Claudia couldn’t refuse at all!