Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 162 Abusing the Scum (4) Rotten to the Core, and Meeting a ’Dog’ Man

Chapter 162: 162 Abusing the Scum (4) Rotten to the Core, and Meeting a ’Dog’ Man

It was because she had such a good mother-in-law and was frequently tormented by illness that Yumi Johnson didn’t want to upset her anymore.

"You’re doing well, taking care of the family nicely, and Hannah is well-raised; it’s hard on you. From now on, live the life you want..."

Yumi Johnson nodded.

"I thought that with your return this time you would..."

Blame her for airing the family’s dirty laundry.

With a slight smile at the corner of her mouth, Old Lady Hugh said, "With such an ugly matter, trying to cover mouths forcefully just won’t hide anything. If he dares to lay a hand on William, it shows that the rot has reached the bones."

"He’s no child. If his roots are rotten, he’s hard to save."

"Fortunately, I’m still here; otherwise, the Hugh Family might be completely ruined by him."

"If one day I pass away, I would be too ashamed to face Elderly Hale."

Driving him out had pained Old Lady Hugh as well.

But there was no choice,

Some people can be saved, but others, even if you want to, cannot be brought back.

Old Lady Hugh, smiling, patted her shoulder, "Adjust your mood, wash your face, and then come out to eat."

Because of Liam Hugh’s matter, everyone had little appetite for dinner.

However, Old Lady Hugh still greeted everyone with a smile, "Why? Is everyone looking so gloomy because you don’t want to dine with me?"

"No, grandma, you haven’t eaten much, maybe you’d like some porridge to fill up?" As Hannah Johnson served the porridge, she suddenly asked, "Has William gotten married? When are you bringing a boyfriend home?"

"..."

Hannah Johnson was stunned.

Grandma never urged her to marry. Why would she bring this up all of a sudden?

"Destiny hasn’t arrived yet."

"Our family is indeed too quiet," lamented Old Lady Hugh.

"Why don’t you push William and Zoe to have a child, either a great-grandson or a great-granddaughter, that would surely liven things up."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s gaze simultaneously fell on Zoe Bell and William Hale.

This fire,

Why had it spread to her?

Zoe Bell felt her ears heat up and said nothing.

It was William Hale who raised an eyebrow, "Sis, we don’t need you to worry about our business. You finding a brother-in-law for me, that’s what’s important."

"Having children is also important."

"Then you have them."

"..."

Old Lady Hugh felt a headache coming on.

Just like when they were young, they would start quarreling at the slightest disagreement.

However, the atmosphere at the dinner table had eased quite a bit.

—

Meanwhile, Liam Hugh and Molly Hanson were driven out of the Hugh Family home, and even the car they drove was confiscated.

This area was suburban. It was difficult to hail a cab.

Finally, when they managed to get a taxi, Molly Hanson couldn’t help but weep bitterly.

"Liam, what should we do? She’s your biological mother, isn’t she?"

"My parents started the business together, her personality..."

Was domineering!

The blows of her sister and father’s consecutive deaths, along with her taking up Buddhism, had softened her personality considerably, so much so that Liam Hugh had almost forgotten.

How formidable his mother used to be!

In his household, it wasn’t the father who was in charge but the mother.

"Perhaps mom is just angry for the moment. Give it a few days, and I’ll go and coax her," Liam Hugh comforted Molly Hanson, as well as himself.

The driver looked at the rear-view mirror at the two people, who seemed like father and daughter, hugging each other, and frowned deeply.

What’s the relationship between these two people?

Truly, the morals of the world are deteriorating.

"But with the pregnancy, the checkups cost money, and she said she’d take back all the gifts she gave me," Molly Hanson said angrily through clenched teeth.

That old lady of the Hugh Family was truly heartless.

"Don’t worry, I still have some savings. After all, she’s my biological mother and I’m her only son; she couldn’t possibly be so heartless."

Molly Hanson nodded but in her heart, she already had other plans.

If Old Lady Hugh was so formidable, even if she managed to marry into the Hugh Family, as long as she lived, Molly would hardly be able to get a penny from her hands—not an easy entry into this wealthy family.

She had thought that with this pregnancy, her wishes would be fulfilled, but surprisingly the old lady didn’t even want her own grandchild.

How utterly heartless!

**

Elsewhere

After dining, Zoe Bell left early with William Hale. Old Lady Hugh had things to discuss alone with Brock Hale, asking him to accompany her back to her room, while Hannah Johnson and Yumi Johnson surely could not leave.

They both went straight back to the Old House of the Hale Family.

Capital City was too small; nothing could stay hidden for long.

Knowing the character of their in-laws well, the elder Hales knew something was bound to happen with the Hugh Family today.

Listening to William recount the events, they repeatedly sighed.

Such decisiveness was truly heartbreaking for Old Lady Hugh, but if she didn’t cut the knot quickly, the whole Hugh Family would likely suffer as well.

"So, they really drove them out?" Wyatt Hale was astonished. "Well, they had it coming."

"Grandpa, Grandma, you wouldn’t believe how arrogant that mistress was, she even tried to hit me last time!"

"Luckily, my second cousin intervened just in time."

...

Wyatt Hale had a habit of exaggerating when he spoke, which gave Elderly Hale a headache. "You might want to talk less."

"Grandpa, do you find me annoying?"

"Isn’t it obvious enough? Like a mosquito buzzing in my ear. Doesn’t your mouth ever get tired?"

Wyatt Hale slumped his head. "Grandpa, if I do something wrong in the future, will you drive me out?"

"No."

"I knew it..."

"I’ll send you to a monastery to become a monk. You talk too much; you’d fit right in chanting every day."

The atmosphere was quite tense, but Zoe Bell just couldn’t help herself from laughing.

"Sister-in-law, you’re laughing at me?"

Wyatt Hale felt even worse and decided to go back to his room to play some games to vent his frustration.

The elder Hales advised William Hale to visit his grandma more when he was free.

William responded affirmatively.

In the following days, the entire Capital City buzzed with how Old Lady Hugh had bravely cut off her losses, shockingly choosing to dismiss her own son Liam Hugh from the company, leaving many sighing in wonder.

Whenever William had the time, he took Zoe Bell to visit the Old Hugh House to accompany her.

One day, however, the old lady suddenly said, "You’re busy with work; it’s alright if you don’t accompany me."

Before William could respond, she spoke again:

"Just send Zoe over."

"..."

Great,

Another person vying for his wife.

Zoe Bell and Hannah Johnson had completely different personalities, speaking softly and gently, unlike his own granddaughter who was always full of energy. As a result, even Hannah was snubbed.

Because the old lady was in poor health and Zoe was seasoned in medical knowledge, with some massage techniques, the old lady grew even fonder of her.

One day, as William Hale was meeting a client at a club, he happened to bump into his cousin who was also there conducting business.

"Still not heading home at this hour?" William raised an eyebrow.

"Just finished dining with a client. Whether I go home or not, my mom and grandma won’t care."

"Oh?"

"To them, your Zoe is now their own daughter and granddaughter, and I’m just picked from a trash can."

"..."

"Alright, you keep busy. I’m heading home."

"Can you manage alone? Should Zac Cruz give you a ride?"

"No need, I’ve already arranged for a ride-share."

As she passed through the grand lobby of the club, the dazzling chandelier lit up the lobby as bright as day. A group of people nearby chatted enthusiastically.

When they reached an exciting point, they couldn’t help but raise their voices.

She frowned slightly, glanced around indifferently, but unexpectedly caught sight of a familiar face.

Previously seen outside a bar...

This person was blessed with good looks.

Some people are excessively handsome, easily memorable after just one encounter.

It was dark then, making it hard to see clearly, but now, that face looked even more attractive.

Quite the coincidence.

Though Capital City wasn’t large, running into each other twice in a short span was indeed fateful.

He sat silently to one side, incongruous with the lively atmosphere around him. Perhaps noticing someone looking at him, he turned his head, meeting her gaze directly.

The light from the chandelier refracted into his eyes, making them clear and bright.

Looking at her, he seemed harmless and docile.

Hannah Johnson was quite fond of small animals.

She pursed her lips,

If this were a dog, she would definitely go over to pat him a couple of times, to smooth his fur.

If it were a stray dog, she would definitely take him home.

With a cat and a dog back home, they would make perfect companions.