The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 404 - 406: I Want to Change a Child

Naomi Kenway and Ethan Shaw were very involved, and Ian would often stop to ask his mom and dad which color he should use.

The family discussed things together, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. They painted casually, and for the more difficult parts, whoever was best at it would take over.

The other guests were just as busy. The tour guide made his rounds and noticed that what each group expressed on their paper was different. Everyone’s definition of "love" and their way of expressing it was unique.

The other groups were making rapid progress, but Jeanette Kensington’s team was at a standstill. She complained tearfully, "Why won’t you paint? You know how much I was looking forward to watching you."

"I seem to recall you’ve studied painting too."

"So what? Just because I can paint, you’re not going to? How can my painting possibly be as good as yours? We came on this show, and you know I take these shows very seriously..."

Whenever she was with Caleb Bishop, Jeanette Kensington always became extremely fragile. His every move and every expression made her overthink and worry endlessly.

Caleb Bishop took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears from her face. "It’s not that I’m deliberately not painting, it’s just..."

"It’s just what?" Jeanette Kensington lifted her head, staring at him stubbornly.

"I can’t paint it. I don’t know how to paint ’love’..."

"You don’t have to make it complicated. Just paint whatever you feel like. If you just paint something, anything, we can win."

Caleb Bishop shook his head. "I don’t want to be so half-hearted. I never paint half-hearted pictures." He closed his eyes slightly. "My teacher was right. I’m useless right now. I have no inspiration for anything..."

Seeing Caleb Bishop’s hesitant and dejected expression, the anger in Jeanette Kensington’s heart gradually subsided. She knew that Caleb had been struggling with his painting recently.

"You are not useless. I won’t let you talk about yourself like that." She finally relented. "Why don’t you rest for a bit? I’ll paint with Penny, and you can guide us from the side."

As for the definition of "love," Jeanette Kensington already had an idea in mind. With great skill, she drew a lifelike portrait of Caleb Bishop.

The moment she finished the last stroke, Jeanette Kensington could still feel her heart pounding.

This was her "love."

"Caleb, look. It’s not bad, right?" She laughed after she spoke. "Listen to me, showing off my painting skills in front of you. It’s a bit like teaching a fish to swim."

Penny blinked, looking at the drawing in Jeanette Kensington’s hand. She hadn’t felt very involved to begin with, and now seeing that Jeanette had only drawn Caleb Bishop, she couldn’t help but feel wronged. She pointed at the portrait and pouted, "Why isn’t Penny in the picture?"

"Because..." Jeanette Kensington frowned slightly, unsure how to answer. ’I never cared about this kid in the first place, so why would I draw her? Not to mention that face of hers, so similar to Naomi Kenway’s. The thought of putting it next to Caleb Bishop’s disgusts me.’

"Don’t cry. I’ll add you in."

Before Caleb Bishop could even pick up a brush, Jeanette Kensington interrupted him. "No! There’s no room left on the paper. We can’t add anyone else. And why are you so nice to her? You’ve never been this attentive to me."

Caleb Bishop was usually gentle and considerate toward her, but this passive indulgence was entirely different from proactive affection.

"She’s just a child. Don’t be difficult, Jan."

Penny Morgan rested her head on Caleb Bishop’s shoulder, looking over with a somewhat dazed expression, but in Jeanette Kensington’s eyes, it was a deliberate provocation.

She clenched her fists slightly.

’Because of this child, Caleb Bishop has ignored me and argued with me time and time again. We never fought this frequently before...’

Jeanette Kensington blamed the child for everything.

She knew she should always maintain her public image on a variety show, but... when she thought about the grievances she had suffered in just a few short hours, she couldn’t hold it in any longer.

She gestured for the camera to stop following her, went to find the director alone, and asked if they could switch children.

Not only is Jeanette Kensington boy-crazy, but she’s also randomly jealous. It was one thing to target Naomi Kenway, but now she’s going after a kid?

Did Jeanette Kensington’s boyfriend cast some kind of spell on her? I admit her boyfriend is handsome, but not so much that she needs to be this possessive, right?

Ahhh, what is she doing?! The girl is just a kid, what’s she so unhappy about? I really want to go over there and slap some sense into her. How did she become such a mess after starting to appear with her boyfriend?

I saw this coming. Before, whenever Jeanette Kensington mentioned her boyfriend, she couldn’t wipe the smile off her face. She’s boy-crazy at her core, prioritizing her boyfriend over everything else. She’s not at all as confident and gracious as she usually appears, which is a huge disappointment!

You can tell Jeanette is in a bad mood today. It’s normal to get emotional easily. Everyone has moments like that, so let’s not jump to conclusions.

No wonder they say reality shows are a monster-revealing mirror!

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"Why do you want to switch children?" The director looked troubled. "If there’s been some kind of conflict, we can help mediate."

"It’s not a conflict. I just feel that Penny and I... don’t get along."

"I see..." The director frowned. "Switching children is out of the question. Our show has already started. If we suddenly switch a child for no reason... I’m afraid the audience will talk. Penny is a wonderful child. Before the show began, we interviewed hundreds of kids and ultimately chose her. You should be able to see that she’s very good-looking, and she’s sensible and well-behaved. Kids like that are very popular with the audience. It’s only your first day together, so some friction is normal. My advice is to give it another try. Don’t be so impulsive, Jeanette. What do you think?"

The director’s voice was gentle, but Jeanette Kensington could hear the firm refusal within it. She knew that anything else she said would be pointless.

She forced a smile. "Sorry to have troubled you."

With the sound of a whistle, the hour was up, and the guests had all finished their artwork.

To ensure the competition’s fairness, the production team did not participate in the judging. The judges were local herders, including a few familiar faces like Andar and Almur.

Jeanette Kensington’s mind was a mess, and she was in no mood to go see what the other teams had drawn. However, she was very confident in her own skills.

’The other guests here are all amateurs. Even without Caleb Bishop’s help, I can still win easily.’

After a heated discussion, the panel of judges announced the final result ten minutes later. Because they deliberated in the local language, the surrounding guests couldn’t understand a word of what the judges were saying.