The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 263: Parent-Child Outfits Debut

The production team had notified them in advance to pack both warm coats and short-sleeved shirts for the upcoming trip. Naomi Kenway guessed their destination was a place with extreme temperature swings between day and night.

Not wanting to be caught unprepared, Naomi Kenway packed several outfits and some first-aid medicine.

Once she finished packing, she sat down on the sofa to rest. She opened her phone and saw a message from Laura Grant: the recording date for Rhys Quinn’s music video had been set for two weeks from now.

Naomi Kenway replied with a simple "OK." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Another notification popped up. It was a friend request, and the note attached simply read two words: Rhys Quinn.

The request had been sent two hours ago; Naomi Kenway had been so busy packing that she hadn’t noticed her phone chime.

Thinking about their future collaboration, Naomi Kenway accepted the request. She couldn’t help but recall Rhys Quinn mentioning that Rose Kenway had once mentored him. ’So that’s the connection between them.’

Naomi Kenway sent a simple greeting, but he didn’t reply. ’He’s probably already asleep at this hour,’ she thought.

*

The next morning, after getting ready, Naomi Kenway went to Ian Shaw’s bedroom to wake him up.

Ian was sleeping soundly, lying perfectly still. A thin blanket covered his body, leaving only his plump, pale arms exposed. His breathing was soft and shallow.

A smile touched Naomi Kenway’s lips. She reached out and gently patted his shoulder. "Ian, sweetie, time to get up. We have to go be on the show."

Ian Shaw slowly stirred, opening his large, dark eyes that resembled black grapes. "Mama," he called out in a soft, sleepy voice, grabbing Naomi Kenway’s hand with his chubby little one and rubbing it against his cheek.

"You’re awake?" Naomi Kenway supported his back and lifted Ian into her arms. The little boy clung to her neck, asking, "Does this mean I get to be with Mama all day?"

Naomi Kenway nodded. ’I’ve been so busy with auditions lately that I haven’t been able to spend as much time with him,’ she thought. ’I’ll have to make it up to him when we get back from the show.’

The mother and son chatted for a while before Ian took the clothes Naomi Kenway handed him and briskly changed into them.

After he finished changing, Ian spun around in a circle and then jumped into Naomi Kenway’s arms. Blinking his big eyes, he asked, "Do I look good, Mama?"

Naomi Kenway’s heart melted into a puddle. ’My son is going to be the death of me with his cuteness,’ she thought. She nodded eagerly, ruffling his hair with a smile. "You look great!"

As she studied her son, Naomi Kenway realized that Ian had shot up a bit. He had felt a little heavier than before when she’d picked him up, too.

’Her little boy was growing up,’ she thought.

Naomi Kenway took Ian downstairs for breakfast. Ethan Shaw was already sitting at the dining table, talking on his phone. Naomi could vaguely overhear something about signing a contract. ’Ethan really is a busy man.’

Ethan Shaw hung up when he saw the mother and son, and the family ate breakfast together.

Naomi Kenway noticed that Ethan Shaw had changed into the matching family outfit they had bought earlier—a pink shirt paired with white trousers. The warm color softened his entire appearance considerably.

Sensing her gaze, Ethan Shaw looked over at her, his eyes gentle. "Why do you keep staring at me?"

"That outfit looks really good on you today," Naomi Kenway praised sincerely. It was rare for her to see Ethan Shaw try such a vibrant color. ’Then again, he’s so handsome he looks good in anything.’

Not long after they finished their meal, they heard the butler’s respectful voice. "Sir, Madam, the production team is here to start filming."

The words had barely left his mouth when several cameramen carrying their equipment walked in, followed by the director. He approached Naomi Kenway and exchanged a few pleasantries, his forehead beaded with sweat. He chuckled and complained that the estate was so large that the long walk had left him drenched.

Ethan Shaw had already put on a face mask. "I’ll take you to the airport," he said.

Naomi Kenway was taken aback. "But haven’t you been really busy lately?"

After recovering somewhat from his injuries, Ethan Shaw had thrown himself back into his demanding work at the company. With so many tasks piled up, he had been completely swamped for the past few days.

"It’s fine. This won’t take long."

[I haven’t seen my baby Ian in two weeks! Let Auntie give you a kiss! He gets cuter every time I see him!]

[I suggest the show starts the livestream *after* they get to the living room. It took the crew nearly half an hour just to walk from the main gate to the house! I mean, come on. Look, our poor director is drenched in sweat! I’ve seen enough of the fountains and landscaping. I suggest the director take a different route next time and let us experience what it feels like to be a billionaire coming home!]

[I heard Nia is going to collaborate with Rhys Quinn! Congrats, congrats! Can’t wait for the finished music video! Rhys Quinn has such good taste!]

[When is Nia’s movie coming out? The wait is killing me, every day feels like a year! Those behind-the-scenes photos have me totally hooked!]

[This family obviously gets along so well. I don’t get why so many haters insist their relationship is on the rocks. They just can’t stand to see other people happy, can they?]

[OMG, they’re wearing matching family outfits! Hubby has this total elite CEO vibe, but he’s wearing pink for his family. I’m so here for this.]

[When is Hubby going to join her on a variety show? I’d love to see the whole family interact!]

[+1, +1! Super excited for that!]

[Ladies, please use this as the new standard for finding a partner and raise the bar! A gorgeous couple is the best eye candy!]

...

Meanwhile, Renee Jennings was being escorted to the airport by Nathaniel Lynch. The two walked hand-in-hand, while Nathan Lynch trailed slowly behind them.

Nathaniel Lynch seemed to sense something. He turned, took Nathan Lynch’s hand, and offered a gentle smile from behind his glasses. "Why are you so slow? Here, Dad will hold your hand so you don’t get lost."

Nathan Lynch shot him a wary glance, but his hand was gripped firmly anyway.

Recently, Nathaniel Lynch had rarely visited Renee Jennings on set as he used to, sparking rumors of marital discord. Some paparazzi even broke a story that he had been seen getting close with another actress from the same production, their behavior intimate.

Renee Jennings didn’t believe the paparazzi’s embellished stories; she had faith in Nathaniel Lynch. However, a significant portion of her fanbase were "couple shippers," and such widespread rumors were detrimental to her career. Thus, she had demanded that Nathaniel Lynch escort her to the airport. This suited him perfectly, as he was eager to prove something to the media—his life could not have any blemishes.

And so, a couple who had just had a massive fight not long ago were brought together again by mutual interest, performing a play of doting affection for all to see.

Nathaniel Lynch held Nathan Lynch’s hand with one hand and gently draped his other arm around Renee Jennings’s shoulders, leaning in to whisper intimately into her ear.

Suddenly, Renee Jennings stopped walking and rubbed her eyes. "Nathaniel, I think a bug just flew into my eye. It’s really bothering me."

"Stop rubbing. Let me try to blow it out for you."

With that, Nathaniel Lynch bent down, cupped Renee Jennings’s face in his hands, and blew gently into her eye.

"How about now? Is it any better?"