Chapter 3484
-Audrey could see that Tania was genuinely protective of her niece. As her aunt, Tania refrained from criticizing her niece, only noting that Serenity was still young and lacked the experience that Tania had. Tania was not pleased to hear that and quickly defended Serenity.
Audrey felt fortunate that her niece had such a caring and sensible mother-in-law. This was a stark contrast to her own experience when she first married into the Stone family, where her mother-in-law disapproved of her, constantly found fault, and was critical of everything she did. Those early days were quite disheartening.
If her husband hadn’t treated her well and her father-in-law hadn’t been reasonable and supportive, she might not have made a significant impact within the Stone Group. Furthermore, she became pregnant shortly after their marriage, which played a crucial role in her transition from daughter-in-law to mother-in-law.
Reflecting on that time, Audrey suspected her husband had hoped to secure her commitment with a child, fearing she might not tolerate her mother-in-law’s shortcomings and would choose to divorce.
Fortunately, her mother-in-law eventually accepted her, and Audrey managed to establish herself within her husband’s family. In those days, her name was well-regarded in the Stone family, and even the elder patriarchs treated her with respect. Her peers and younger relatives were also very deferential toward her.
Audrey’s life transformed from bitter to sweet.
Serenity was much luckier than she had been.
Initially, Tania had reservations about Serenity. She struggled to accept that her exceptional eldest son married a woman from the countryside who had no parents. Despite her initial feelings, Tania never spoke ill of Serenity in her presence nor attempted to create discord.
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Instead, she resided in Wildridge Manor, observing her son and daughter-in-law from a distance while keeping her own. If they didn’t live together, conflicts could be avoided. At least they could maintain a facade of harmony and avoid ridicule from outsiders.
Some wives were unaware of the vastness of the sky and the depth of the earth. They made various comments about Serenity in front of Tania, which infuriated her.
Regardless of her position as the wife of the York family, Tania chose to confront the gossip, ensuring that the upper-class wives saw the truth.
Whether or not Tania was pleased with her eldest daughter-in-law, she recognized her as family. As a mother-in-law, she had never spoken ill of her daughter-in-law. What right did others have to criticize her?
How exemplary were the daughters-in-law of those wives who claimed Serenity was inadequate? Would they truly have peace in their own homes?
Every family has its share of noise and conflict. If these women couldn’t manage their own family issues, how dare they interfere with the eldest daughter-in-law of the York family? Wasn’t that inviting trouble?
Since Tania confronted those gossiping wives, Serenity has established herself as a formidable presence in Wiltspoon’s upper class, walking with confidence.
People whispered that if you disliked or envied Serenity, it was best to keep your distance and avoid engaging with her, lest you provoke the York family’s ire.
The York family had many members and numerous in-laws.
Provoking the York family was a risky endeavor; few could withstand the fallout.
Audrey remarked, “Tania, Seren is fortunate to have a mother-in-law like you. As her elder, I feel reassured.”
Tania replied, “The main reason is that Seren is a valuable asset. I also have faith in the old lady’s judgment.”
You all know the kind of person our matriarch is, so I don’t need to elaborate. I believe that whoever she chooses must be a good match. I will take some time to understand Serenity, and I will also allow her the opportunity to grow and become stronger. She will ultimately undergo the transformation needed to become the next worthy wife of the York family.”
Audrey smiled and added, “Exactly, Serenity carries the bloodline of my Farrell family. The daughters of the Farrell family have never been weak.”