The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 213: Mom, You Can’t Call Ian Stupid Anymore

Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Mom, You Can’t Call Ian Stupid Anymore

’Renee Jennings’s acting is actually pretty good. If the doctor hadn’t given the diagnosis, I would’ve been fooled by her.’

’Yikes, could Renee Jennings have hysteria? I feel like her mental state isn’t normal right now.’

’It’s just a deceptive trick. Seeing her like this, I don’t feel sorry for her at all. After all, she’s the one who just caused that poor kid so much suffering.’

’Production crew, hurry up and get another doctor for Renee! I hope Renee gets better soon (praying) (praying).’

’The comments section is so toxic. Yes, Renee was in the wrong just now, but who could have predicted this outcome? You can’t all just curse Renee over one or two mistakes. And about the issue with Mona’s upbringing before, our Renee is a first-time mom too. You have to give her a chance to grow.’

’To the person above talking about a toxic comments section: is it more toxic than Renee Jennings herself? She was so aggressive just now. How many times has she had good intentions but ended up making things worse? She messes things up under the guise of helping others. Thinking about it now, people like her are truly infuriating!’

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The Shaw Estate:

The old madam’s health had improved considerably, so Jane Chandler had more free time. She often joined other wealthy ladies for afternoon tea, with a maid lightly kneading her shoulders.

"Why don’t we ever see Nia at these parties? Does she not like this sort of thing? I hardly ever see her around. She doesn’t seem very sociable," Mrs. Grant remarked.

Jane Chandler’s previously gentle expression turned cold. "She’s a *big star*, you know. Right now she’s relentlessly dragging Ian around to film that variety show. How would she have time for a small gathering like ours?"

Another lady beside her agreed, "That girl really isn’t good at socializing. Jane, you should help her out a bit more when you have the time."

Jane Chandler snorted coldly. "I wouldn’t dare. If I say one word against her, my son will point his finger and scold me. He’s forgotten his own mother now that he has a wife. He has no idea who truly has his best interests at heart. I don’t know what kind of spell Naomi Kenway has cast on my son. I can’t see a single trace of a proper lady in her..."

The more Jane Chandler spoke, the more resentful she felt. After their last argument, it was one thing for Naomi Kenway to stop visiting the estate, but now, even Ethan Shaw rarely came.

The ladies beside her looked shocked.

These ladies were very close with Jane Chandler, but she still couldn’t bring herself to bad-mouth Ethan Shaw in front of so many people. She just forced a smile. "I’m only joking. Who can blame him? He’s so busy at the company every day that he can’t even spare a moment to see me. He’s a workaholic, just like his father. No, my son is even more of a workaholic than his dad."

A set of light footsteps approached from behind as Jenna Shaw came down the wooden staircase. She sat next to Jane Chandler, intimately wrapping an arm around her mother’s shoulders and tilting her head playfully. "Well hello, Mom. Having a get-together with these beautiful ladies again?"

Jane Chandler gently pushed her away. "Get up. You’re a grown woman, stop acting like a child."

Everyone nearby showered Jenna Shaw with praise upon seeing her.

Jenna Shaw stuck to her side again like glue. "Mom, you can’t call my precious nephew dumb anymore. I saw a trending topic saying our Ian is a genius. He got a perfect score on a first-grade math test, and he even explained a problem to a fourth-grade girl."

Jenna Shaw gave a thumbs-up and exclaimed, "He’s incredible!"

Jane Chandler paused, slightly stunned. She tilted her head and asked, "When did this happen? How come I haven’t heard about it?"

"It was on the variety show! I saw lots of bloggers praising our Ian!"

Jane Chandler turned her head away, her expression reverting to indifference. "And here I actually thought... Can you even trust those variety shows? You’re just too naive. Shows like that are all about creating a persona. They’re specifically designed to fool people like you!"

"No way. My nephew looks smart..."

Jane Chandler couldn’t be bothered to listen anymore and pushed her daughter’s hand away. "I have no interest in keeping up with gossip about Naomi Kenway and Ian. Go and amuse yourself!"

She narrowed her eyes slightly, noticing that Jenna Shaw was wearing a tweed-style dress today. The dress had a gentle, unique design, but it looked strange on Jenna no matter how she looked at it.

"Are you going on a date?"

A blush crept onto Jenna Shaw’s face as she gave a small nod.

"What is that you’re wearing? How can your taste be so bad? It doesn’t suit you at all. Go change."

Jenna Shaw was reluctant. "Walter Vance really likes this outfit."

One of the ladies nearby chuckled. "Our Jenna is all grown up. Young people look beautiful in anything. I hear ’freedom of dress’ is very popular these days. If she wants to wear it, just let her!"

Jenna Shaw shot her a grateful look.

Jane Chandler pressed her lips together but ultimately said nothing more.

Her phone rang. Jenna Shaw glanced at the screen and quickly stood up. "Walter Vance is waiting for me outside. I have to go now."

Jane Chandler watched her back disappear out the door.

Now that it was just the similarly aged ladies again, Mrs. Warren spoke tentatively, "It seems... Jane, you’re still not very pleased with Nia and Ian?"

Jane Chandler nodded. "The Shaw Family is such a massive enterprise. No matter how capable Jonathan and Ethan are, they can’t support it forever. The younger generation has to be competent. Naomi Kenway can’t raise her son properly, but she won’t let me teach him either. Tell me, how can I not have a headache over this? If the Shaw Family is really handed over to Ian one day..."

Jane Chandler’s brow furrowed deeply, as if she were recalling some painful memory.

Jane Chandler was not a native of Veridia; she came from a prominent family in Portmira. However, the Chandler Family had begun its decline during her grandfather’s generation. Later, when her brother and sister-in-law took over the business, the once-glorious family faced complete collapse.

The root cause was the incompetence and boundless extravagance of the family’s leaders, who gradually drained the family’s vast foundation. Jane Chandler wanted to help but was powerless. The Chandler Family prioritized male heirs, so she was merely a peripheral figure, forced to watch as the family’s assets dwindled and evaporated.

Those were Jane Chandler’s most difficult days. Friends who were once close kept their distance. She followed her brother and sister-in-law to beg for help from countless families, only to have the door slammed in their faces time and again.

Later, she met and fell in love with Jonathan Shaw. With the support of the Shaw Family, coupled with her exceptionally capable nephew taking over her brother’s position as CEO, the Chandler Family’s fortunes gradually began to recover. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

They say wealth doesn’t last past three generations. Having experienced it firsthand, Jane Chandler was more convinced than ever that cultivating an outstanding heir was far more important than a massive fortune. Otherwise, it could all be lost at a moment’s notice.

Ethan Shaw had been personally taught by Jane Chandler since he was a child, receiving an elite, aristocratic education. He could succeed at anything he put his mind to and had never given Jane a moment of worry.

Her greatest regret was readily believing others and agreeing to the marriage alliance with the Kenway Family. Who would have thought that a woman as outstanding as Ms. Kenway could have such an unworthy daughter?

The ladies beside her all knew of Jane Chandler’s past and rushed to console her.

Jane Chandler took a sip of tea, her expression already calm again. "Is there ever a time in life when one doesn’t have to worry?"