A car slowly stopped outside the villa’s gate.
Nana thought it was Carl returning and stopped to look back.
However, when the electronic gate automatically opened, a limited edition black Bentley drove in.
Facing this unfamiliar car, Nana’s face showed a hint of confusion.
Could it be that Milena opened the wrong gate and let in a stranger by mistake?
As she pondered, the black Bentley parked in the center of the courtyard.
Immediately, a well-dressed male driver in a suit and leather shoes jumped out of the car. He wore white gloves on his hands and conducted himself with great courtesy.
Approaching the rear door of the car, he opened it and respectfully bowed.
In the next moment, Nana saw the woman getting out of the car.
She was wearing a modified silk cheongsam, with exquisite patterns and textures. The pearl necklace on her chest added a touch of elegant and mature charm.
This graceful and luxurious woman was Mrs. Waters.
Nana was stunned. Although she knew Mrs. Waters would eventually return from her hometown, she hadn’t expected it to be at this time.
Moreover, Carl had gone out to buy formula milk, and calling him back would obviously be too late.
Mrs. Waters stood by the car, seemingly unaffected by the dust, gesturing for the driver to open the other side’s door.
The driver respectfully complied and hurriedly opened the door, reaching out to assist the person sitting inside.
While Nana was still observing from a distance, she immediately recognized Grace’s figure.
It had been a long time since they last met, and Grace had gained some weight. Even the loose-fitting clothes couldn’t hide her slightly protruding belly.
The day when Mrs. Waters and Grace left in anger, they had returned once again.
Nana stood in front of the villa, feeling extremely awkward. She pushed the baby stroller, and within just a minute or two, the scorching sun above seemed even hotter than before.
According to etiquette, as Carl’s fiancée, she should have stepped forward to greet Mrs. Waters.
But Nana knew that taking the initiative would only invite trouble, so she chose to stay in place.
At this moment, Mrs. Waters and Grace walked towards the villa, while the driver got back into the car and reversed out.
As they approached each other, whispering something to each other in low voices, Nana subconsciously protected her daughter, tightly gripping the handle of the baby stroller.
“Nana?”
Just as Mrs. Waters raised her eyes and saw Nana standing under the awning, surprise flashed in her eyes, accompanied by a burst of anger.
Grace followed her gaze, her expression calm, but her eyes revealed a sense of satisfaction.
Love without any blessings was destined not to be happy. Grace’s advantage lay in having Mrs. Waters as her powerful backer.
“Mrs. Waters, it turns out Nana has moved in here…” Grace pretended to be ignorant, even though she had secretly come once before and witnessed Nana and Carl taking a walk in the courtyard.
That was also the reason why she contacted Mrs. Waters a month later, telling her over the phone that she had gained weight and had a baby bump.
“As long as you stay by my side, don’t be afraid of her. It’s not worth it if anything happens to the child because of that vixen,” Mrs. Waters reassured Grace, unaware that her future daughter-in-law’s belly was fake, intentionally gaining weight with excess fat.
Seeing the two approaching, Mrs. Waters hadn’t even spoken yet, but Nana could already sense the tension in the air.
However, out of politeness and manners, she still greeted them politely, “Hello, Mrs. Waters. You’re back.”
As for Grace, Nana selectively ignored her.
Hearing Nana’s calm voice, a nameless anger ignited within Mrs. Waters.
Mrs. Waters looked down at Nana, sneering sarcastically, “If it weren’t for me living in this house for over twenty years, I would have thought I entered the wrong gate.”
Her words made Nana extremely embarrassed.
However, before Carl returned, she had to maintain her dignity. Even if they were moving out today, there was no need to grovel before Mrs. Waters.
Pausing for a moment, Nana calmly replied, “Mrs. Waters, Carl went out, but he’ll be back soon…”
Before Nana could finish her sentence, Mrs. Waters interrupted her, her tone cunning as she questioned, “Who allowed you to move in? Was it Carl?”
Nana bit her lip at the sound and explained in a calm tone, “Carl wanted to see the child every day, so we temporarily stayed here.”
“Still temporary? I doubt I can get rid of you even if I try!”
Mrs. Waters ridiculed dismissively, feeling the sun was too hot. She then walked into the villa.
Grace followed suit, leaving Nana and her daughter in the courtyard.
But it was for the best. Nana couldn’t hear Mrs. Waters’ nagging, and she just wanted to wait for Carl under the awning.
However, after Nana stood for less than two minutes, Emily hurriedly came out from the villa.
“Young Madam, Mrs. Waters asks you to come inside.”
Upon hearing Emily’s message, Nana politely declined without hesitation.
“No, please tell her that I’m waiting for Carl in the courtyard.”
Emily furrowed her brow, not daring to speak out of turn as a servant, and could only obey Nana’s request and go back to report.
Thinking she could enjoy some peace and quiet, Nana was about to sit on the steps when she suddenly heard footsteps coming from inside the villa.
“Oh, you’re putting on airs in front of me? Even Emily couldn’t persuade you to come in!”
Unable to call Nana inside, Mrs. Waters simply stood at the door confronting her.
Nana remained composed and calmly responded, “Mrs. Waters, you’re overthinking. I just don’t want to bother you.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Waters sneered, her voice filled with disdain as she retorted, “If you didn’t want to bother me, why did you move in without my permission while I was away?”
“What do you think you are? Are you a thief taking advantage of it? Is this the upbringing you received?”
A series of aggressive questions left Nana unsure of how to respond.
Taking a deep breath, she was about to explain to Mrs. Waters that she would move out, but the electronic gate nearby opened again.
This time, Carl drove into the courtyard.
Holding formula milk and toys for his daughter, as well as a set of skincare products for Nana, he had a joyful expression on his face, unaware that the situation at home had changed.
In his peripheral vision, he caught a glimpse of the baby stroller under the awning. Carl quickened his pace and saw Nana with her back turned to him.
“Nana, the baby must be hungry again. I’ll make her some formula…”
Carl’s voice was warm and cheerful as he planned to put down the things and give Nana a big hug. However, he saw his mother standing at the entrance.
“Mom? When did you come back?”
As Carl’s surprised voice echoed, the toy in his hand fell to the ground with a thud.
It had been a month since Mrs. Waters last saw Carl, but her anger hadn’t subsided.
Coupled with Nana standing by, she roared loudly with a fierce tone.
“Are you implying that I can’t come back? Or that my return is disrupting your little world?”
“I was away in my hometown for just a month, and a vixen brings a worthless burden to live here. Now the house is in chaos, all because of them!”
Mrs. Waters spoke with a harsh tone, clearly showing her hostility towards Nana.