Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 190 - 171: Daddy Is Jealous of Me!

Eleanor Ford said again, "It’s all your fault! If you had listened to your mother and sent Stella Jennings home, none of this would have happened!"

Jason Hawthorne sighed helplessly, "Mom, can we avoid it this time and the next? You know what Big Brother’s intentions are. They just want to stop my marriage alliance with the Jennings Family at any cost, thinking that will push me out."

Eleanor Ford said anxiously, "Jason, are you confident?"

Jason Hawthorne’s voice was steady, "Mom, I’ve always said I never fight a battle I’m not prepared for. Since they are so against my marriage to Stella Jennings, I’ll simply turn their plan against them and let them reveal their true colors."

Eleanor Ford sighed, "Alright, things have come to this, and there’s nothing more Mom can do."

When Laura Quincy got home, it was nearly nine-thirty. She was curled up on the sofa watching TV. This year’s New Year’s Gala was really not engaging; none of the programs interested her, despite featuring so many celebrities, it still lacked appeal...

She was half asleep when she heard the sound of a car outside, then saw Twinkle rush into her arms like a little whirlwind.

Jason Hawthorne cleared his throat, "Twinkle, your sister’s injury hasn’t fully healed yet."

Only then did Justin Hawthorne slow down, pouting, "I won’t hurt sister."

His innocent and adorable words made Laura Quincy chuckle, as she held him in her arms, "Of course not, if my leg weren’t still hurt, I’d want to run over and hug Twinkle too!"

Justin Hawthorne finally smiled happily, "Really? Hmph! I know it, Daddy’s just jealous! Even if he rushes over, sister wouldn’t hug him!"

Jason Hawthorne’s face darkened.

Laura Quincy burst out laughing...

Justin Hawthorne looked at the reactions of the two adults, "I knew I guessed right."

Jason Hawthorne: "..."

This year, for once, Laura Quincy wasn’t spending New Year’s Eve alone. Looking at the two men, one big and one small, she couldn’t quite describe her feelings...

Nina Pierce had called earlier, and after hearing that Laura was spending New Year with Jason and his son, she didn’t seem surprised, as if... it was within her expectations.

"Didn’t you find it strange?"

"No! I could actually foresee this outcome."

"Hmph! You always know after the fact!"

"Oh my! Listen to how sweet your tone is now! You two must be getting along well? Having a private chat doesn’t bother you?"

Nina Pierce was considerate of her friend’s environment, concerned she might be inconvenienced.

Laura Quincy chuckled, "They’re not home right now, they went to the old house."

Nina Pierce gave an "Oh," "So, they came back to accompany you after dinner?"

Laura Quincy quickly corrected, "What do you mean accompany me? They were coming back anyway after dinner."

Nina Pierce chuckled again, "So, has your leg mostly healed? Do you still need to go to the hospital for rehab? The right leg that was previously injured won’t have any lasting effects, right?"

Laura Quincy replied, "Walking with a crutch is basically no problem, and the rehab sessions are more spaced out than before. The doctor says I’ll fully recover, but I can’t say for sure yet."

Nina Pierce responded, "Don’t overthink it now. Focusing on your recovery is the key."

Laura Quincy smiled, "Yes."

They chatted for a while longer before hanging up, and then Laura Quincy received many early Happy New Year messages, including one from Jonah Xavier. His well-wishing message was clearly personally written, which brought a smile to her lips.

Jason Hawthorne’s personal phone didn’t receive any messages, as few people knew this number. He also disliked being disturbed, so this New Year’s Eve was rather peaceful for him.

Justin Hawthorne suddenly got up and said, "Daddy, I want to go outside and light fireworks!"

Jason Hawthorne quickly gave his son a look, and Justin Hawthorne immediately ran up to Laura Quincy, "Sister, come with us! I asked Daddy to buy lots and lots of fireworks!"

Looking at Justin Hawthorne’s eager expression, Laura Quincy couldn’t refuse, and smiled as she nodded, "Alright."

The night outside was filled with icy winds, but Justin Hawthorne wasn’t cold at all, happily jumping around the courtyard...

Jason Hawthorne said with a pained tone, "This is the happiest year for Twinkle."

He spoke quietly, just loud enough for Laura Quincy beside him to hear, something inside her instantly touched, with no resistance.

"In the past, you never accompanied him to set off fireworks?"

"In recent years, the company had a lot to handle, and back then... I really neglected him."

Jason Hawthorne’s tone was filled with deep regret, and Laura Quincy, who had spent a few months at Aegis Group, had heard many rumors about the Hawthorne Family.

Holding onto the role of Aegis Group’s successor must have involved countless trials and tribulations, just like the imperial family battles in ancient times, with strife over the throne causing bloody disputes, and requiring immense sacrifices...

For him to secure this position, it naturally drew jealousy and hidden schemes from his elder brother and second brother’s families, someone like him undoubtedly prioritized work and had little time to spend with Twinkle...

Exhausted from playing, Justin Hawthorne ran over, "Daddy, hurry, light the fireworks! I heard that making a wish when they bloom ensures it! My wish this year is for Daddy, Sister, and Twinkle to never be apart!"

His innocent and adorable voice was filled with sincerity.

Laura Quincy pressed her lips tightly, the words of a child are the purest, coming straight from the heart...

As the colorful fireworks blossomed in the sky, Laura Quincy was also entranced by their beauty. It’s said that fireworks are a fleeting moment of beauty, which couldn’t be more true!

The midnight bell rang, marking the start of a new year.

As they went inside, Laura Quincy heard Jason Hawthorne whisper beside her, "My New Year’s wish is the same as Twinkle’s."

Laura Quincy: "..."

That night, Laura Quincy pondered a lot, and strangely, she dreamt again of the girl in the castle, and this time, she could clearly feel that the girl was herself...

Seeing the moment her baby was born, the girl’s face showed a happy smile.

Yes indeed! What mother doesn’t love her own child?

No matter what, children are innocent; they are so young, and their arrival in the world is due to adults, not their fault...

On New Year’s Eve, some are joyous while others are sorrowful.

Serena Jennings, sent to the hospital, after a thorough diagnosis by doctors, wasn’t in life-threatening danger, and the baby inside was safe—only needing rest due to the scare.