Chapter 1853: Chapter 1854

Chapter 1854 Crafty Stepmother

Wilbur was disgusted by that, but he decided to play along. While putting on a calm front, he asked Emmanuel to gather the evidence, planning to reveal everything during the engagement party.

After finding out about everything, Maya lamented, “So that’s what happened. Your stepmother is really a crafty woman.”

“That’s right. Most of the Simpsons are sly people. Maya, you’re innocent and kind. For someone like you to marry into the Simpson family would be akin to letting a sheep into a tiger’s den, so—”

“So you’re afraid that I wouldn’t be able to deal with them? Aren’t you underestimating me? Moreover, don’t I have you? I trust that you’ll protect me, and I know that I’ll protect myself.”

“So, does that mean you’re still willing to be with me?”

Maya nodded. “The misunderstanding is resolved as we’ve cleared the air. Thus, we can continue to date.”

At that, Wilbur smiled.

Finally, that matter had come to an end.

Upon learning about the whole matter, Sheila voiced her support for Maya’s action. She even told her how surprised she was to hear that Mabel turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. After all, that stepmother of Wilbur had always been benevolent and loving in the public’s eyes.

In fact, Sheila reminded Maya to be extra cautious around wily people like Mabel, but she also told her that she need not fear her. The Seet family would support Maya, and if Mabel tried to be mean to her, she would be the first to stand up for her.

Maya was grateful and touched by her words. Her aunt had been extremely nice to them all those years, and she felt fortunate to have Davin and Sheila as her relatives.

Maya adored the loving family she had.

“Thank you, Aunt Sheila.”

“We’re a family; there’s no need for you to be so polite with me. I’ve watched you grow up, so you’re just like my own daughter. There’s no way I’ll let anyone bully you.”

“Okay. I’ll protect myself well, too, so that the others won’t have to worry about me.”

Having recounted the tale, Sheila looked at Nicole and said, “That’s what happened. In my opinion, as long as Maya’s all right with it, we should let her continue dating Wilbur. Nicole, what about you?”

After a moment of silence, Nicole replied, “It’s her relationship, so it’s her call.”

It’s Maya’s life, after all. The path ahead of her will be long, so I’ll let her spend some more time with Wilbur, and she’ll get to decide whether he’s suitable for her or not.

“How’s Kyle and Sally?”

“They’re… fine… but…” Sheila’s voice faltered.

“But what?” Nicole asked.

“Mom doesn’t agree with their relationship.”

“Why? Doesn’t Mom like Sally?”

“That was before, but… after Sally faked her pregnancy and Mom found out about it, she said that she refused to let a liar into the Seet family.”

“Faked her pregnancy?”

Nicole was astounded by the news.

It was then she recalled the time when Sally told her she was pregnant. Nicole figured that the latter had made up that lie to stamp out the conflict between the Maupay family and the Seet family, so it was understandable and forgivable.

“Nicole, I don’t think Mom’s completely against the notion of forgiving Sally. It’s because she really wants to have a grandchild. Sally made hope burn in her heart, and she had taken great care of her.

Just as she was hoping to see the child soon, Sally poured a bucket of cold water over her hopes. That’s why I think she can’t reconcile herself to it right now. Nicole, both of us know what kind of person Mom is. She’s more bark than bite. Once we go back, let’s coax her and have Sally and Kyle apologize to her. I think… Mom will forgive her.”

Nicole agreed with Sheila’s plan. She, too, knew about Sophia’s desire to have a grandchild. Although the older woman seemed aggressive at times, she was certainly not someone unreasonable. I’ll have to deal with this matter well once we return.

In the meantime, Joy and Zayden were still rolling around on the bed with no signs of exhaustion. In fact, they even pestered Sheila and Nicole to tell them stories.