The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 140: Wicked Mother-in-law

"Victor Vance, you are a stain on Mona’s life that can never be washed away."

"Whenever people remember he has a promiscuous mother like you, they’ll utterly despise him."

"So, if you truly love Mona, please stay far away from him. The best thing you can do for him is to stay away."

"You must have seen my social media posts, right? They’re filled with pictures of our happy family life, and I don’t want anyone to ruin all of that."

Every word was like a whip lashing at Victor Vance’s exposed heart. Her fingers trembled uncontrollably.

Renee Jennings didn’t look at her again. "Thank you."

After saying this, Renee Jennings turned and left, leaving Victor Vance to sob her heart out.

Renee Jennings was thankful that Victor Vance was a gentle person with an absurdly high moral compass. It was the only reason she could stop her with just words.

Cold sweat trickled down her forehead. Only Renee Jennings knew how terrified she had just been.

Back in the car, Nathan Lynch was struggling relentlessly, trying to get out and find his mother. When he saw Renee Jennings, it was as if he’d seen a savior. "Please let me out, I’m begging you."

Renee Jennings, of course, refused. She held his shoulders down firmly and ordered the driver to hurry up and go.

It was the first time Nathan Lynch had ever been so rebellious. He squirmed and twisted, and even bit Renee Jennings on the wrist.

Renee Jennings cried out in pain and clutched her wrist. She looked at Nathan Lynch as if he were an untamable wolf cub.

Seeing Nathan Lynch actually try to open the car door, Renee Jennings yanked him back. "Are you crazy? Mona, if you jump out, you’ll never see your mom and dad again!"

Nathan Lynch’s eyes were still red. A single tear rolled down his cheek. "Let me out!"

Renee Jennings softened her voice. "Mona, listen to Mommy. I didn’t want to talk about such a sad topic with you, but Victor Vance came to say goodbye. She’s about to start a new life abroad, and that box of pastries was her farewell gift to you. I heard she has a new fiancé. They might even have children of their own. Mona... she sees you as a burden. Why would she ever be good to you?"

Nathan Lynch cried even harder. He couldn’t accept the fact that he had been abandoned.

’Dad doesn’t care about me, and now Mom doesn’t love me anymore...’

Seeing Nathan Lynch finally quiet down, Renee Jennings gritted her teeth and tended to the wound on her wrist.

It was a deep bite mark, a clear sign of Nathan Lynch’s resentment toward her.

Renee Jennings found the first-aid kit in the car and treated it, a vicious glint flashing in her eyes.

*

「The Lynch Residence」

Renee Jennings didn’t expect to find Sophia Zobel in the living room, with Christina Lynch sitting beside her.

Renee Jennings’s expression instantly became much more reserved. She put on a smile and eagerly approached her. "Mom, what brings you here?"

Sophia Zobel’s gaze was still on her grandson. She watched Nathan Lynch scamper up the stairs in one go, looking a little confused. "What’s wrong with Mona?"

Christina Lynch immediately roared, "Nathan Lynch, didn’t you see your grandmother was here? What have we taught you about manners?!"

"Are you trying to scare him to death?" Sophia Zobel snapped. She doted on this grandson the most and couldn’t stand to see anyone bully Mona.

"Mona is probably just tired and wants to rest. How old is he? Do you think he can stand you scolding him like this every day? I swear, you’re getting more and more out of line..."

In the face of Sophia Zobel’s scolding, Christina Lynch just kept agreeing, not daring to talk back at all. He was a famously filial son who followed Sophia Zobel’s every word.

Renee Jennings felt she was being ignored. This feeling of being invisible infuriated her, but she simply sat down on the sofa.

But the moment she sat down, Sophia Zobel started scolding her. "Who told you to sit? Don’t you even have the courtesy to greet me when I arrive? Just as I expected from someone from a low-class family, no manners at all!"

Sophia Zobel had a notoriously feisty personality.

"I..." Renee Jennings said, aggrieved. "I said hello the moment I walked in. You were the one who ignored me."

Sophia Zobel’s eyes widened in anger. "So according to you, this is my fault? Other daughters-in-law know how to respect their mothers-in-law, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of a junior lecturing her elder! I see now—you’ve married into the family and think you can look down on me. Your ego is soaring to the heavens!"

Sophia Zobel was plump, with short, stubby fingers adorned with a jade ring. She kept patting her chest.

Christina Lynch said, "Rachel, just stop angering my mom."

Renee Jennings was in disbelief. "But, she’s clearly..."

She lowered her head slightly, her frail body looking as if it might collapse at any moment.

Christina Lynch stepped forward to support her, a pang of pity in his heart. He gave her a meaningful look. "Rachel, why don’t you go make a cup of tea."

Finally getting a moment of respite, Renee Jennings left the room.

Sophia Zobel and Christina Lynch chatted for a while, but the thought of Renee Jennings still left her feeling displeased. "I told you long ago that Renee Jennings comes from a low-class background and isn’t presentable, but you wouldn’t listen. Someone like that is fine to play around with, but how could you marry her into the family? I think you’ve been bewitched! She knew you were a married man and still seduced you. What good can someone like that be? She’s not even as good as Victor Vance. Sooner or later, she’s going to ruin this family and bring us nothing but trouble!"

An uncomfortable expression appeared on Christina Lynch’s face. "Rachel isn’t that kind of person. She’s a good woman."

Sophia Zobel snorted. "That’s what you said when you married Victor Vance. Victor has that same meek and mild personality. If you ask me, you need to find someone smart and magnanimous."

"The man works outside, the woman manages the home. Which generation of the Lynch Family hasn’t followed this rule? Renee Jennings insists on showing her face in public, trying to be some kind of star. In ancient times, stars were just lowly actors!" Sophia Zobel’s brows furrowed tightly. "You need to have a good talk with her. Her proper business is staying home and looking after the child. Since we already have Mona, I won’t rush you to have more children."

Renee Jennings was walking out with a tray just in time to hear every single word Sophia Zobel said. Her heart filled with rage. ’Both Sophia Zobel and Christina Lynch are so old-fashioned, like relics of a feudalistic past.’

’She even began to wonder if marrying Christina Lynch, after all she’d done to make it happen, was the right decision. She had thought marrying into the family would give her access to endless resources in the entertainment industry, allowing her to reach greater heights. Who knew that Sophia Zobel alone would be so utterly unbearable?’

Her heart full of grievance, Renee Jennings respectfully offered the teacup. "Mom, please have some tea."

Sophia Zobel took a single sip and frowned. "What a vicious heart! Are you trying to scald me to death?!"

The teacup was slammed down on the table, and the splashing tea stained the hem of Renee Jennings’s white skirt.

Christina Lynch said, "Rachel, go get another cup."

Renee Jennings had no choice but to go and get a cooler cup of tea, but this time, Sophia Zobel was still not satisfied. "As expected of someone unpresentable. You can’t even make a decent cup of tea!"

She replaced it twice more, only to be met with the same nitpicking. Renee Jennings couldn’t take it anymore and protested, "You’re going too far! You’re clearly doing this on purpose!"

Her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Christina Lynch, appearing utterly pitiful. "Nathaniel, are you just going to let your mom bully me like this?"