The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison)

Chapter 32

"I'm doing this for your health." Chloe said in a gentle tone, "Seeing you unable to get out of bed

because of pain really breaks my heart."

Oliver knew that Charlotte was faking her illness, and he also knew how she would dread missing out

on eating crabs. He added another crab to her plate, “Don’t worry, a little won’t hurt.”

“Yeah, a single crab won’t do much harm.” Charlotte grabbed the crab, ready to eat.

“This won’t do.”

Chloe took the crab from Charlotte again.

“The doctor specifically warned that seafood is off-limits. If your uric acid level is too high, it could

trigger back and leg pain or even a severe gout attack, which is life-threatening. I'm really doing this for

your own good; please listen to the doctor and hold back on seafood."

After taking the crab, Chloe peeled it open and poured spicy sauce over it, making it look irresistibly

mouth-watering.

Charlotte swallowed hard, turning to Oliver.

Oliver was helpless.

This was their plan, and they had to accept the consequences.

Oliver could only pretend to persuade his mother, "Mom, listen to Chloe; take a break from seafood for

now."

Charlotte fell silent, unable to find any counterarguments.

Charlotte could only watch as others enjoyed the feast, sighing in resignation.

Oliver's sister was peeling a crab leg and dipping it in chili sauce, savoring every bite. "Mom, it's such a

shame that you're missing out on all this delicious seafood that Chloe made."

"Are you trying to make me drool?" Charlotte pinched Ava Lewis.

Ava complained discontentedly, "Mom, just because you can't have seafood doesn't mean others can't.

Seriously!"

Everyone in this family loved seafood except for Chloe.

She dipped the crab meat in sauce and purposely handed it to Ava, "Here, have some more."

"Thanks, Chloe." After being pinched by Charlotte, Ava deliberately took a big bite, praising as she

chewed, "So good, so delicious."

Charlotte swallowed hard again, and even though she was craving, she could only watch with envy.

Just then, Chloe served Charlotte some light vegetables.

"You have high uric acid levels; you should eat lighter. No spicy or greasy food for a few days; go easy

on the flavors."

However, Charlotte was used to spicy dishes. She found the plain vegetables with just salt and oil quite

unappetizing.

Chloe wanted her to feel uncomfortable. She wanted her to crave the food she could not eat.

All because Charlotte was pretending to be ill.

As a daughter-in-law, she should respect and take care of her mother-in-law, Charlotte.

But her kindness and patience were met with increased hostility from Charlotte. After being bullied by

Charlotte, she complained to Oliver, but instead of understanding and sympathy, she received his

criticism. How could she continue to be kind and patient?

She didn't want to be the fool she used to be.

She was determined to use this seemingly harmless but actually cruel method to teach this family a

lesson.

Otherwise, Oliver and his family would continue to treat her like a doormat.

After dinner, she deliberately handed the medicine and a cup of water to Charlotte, "It's time for your

medicine."

"What are these?"

"It's the uric acid-lowering medication you've been taking, called Febuxostat."

"But I don't want to take it."

"Charlotte, you're in so much pain that you can't even get out of bed; how can you not take your

medicine?"

"But I just don't want to."

"Charlotte, you'll feel better after taking the medicine. I'm doing this for your own good."

Chloe pretended to be concerned.

"Charlotte, are you feeling better already? Is the pain gone?"

Charlotte didn't want to admit that she wasn't in pain anymore.

If she told the truth, she would have to help Chloe with the kids.

Charlotte didn't want to look after the kids; she just wanted things to be like before, with Chloe staying

at home and taking care of her.

But Chloe insisted on going to work.

Now, with the medicine right in front of her, she had to take it, or else Chloe would know she was faking

her illness.

With no other choice, Charlotte reluctantly took the medicine.

Chloe smiled with satisfaction as she watched her mother-in-law take the medicine, "That's more like it.

Charlotte, I hope you recover soon too. It's painful to see you suffering in bed every day."

Charlotte looked upset.

Once Chloe left, she immediately rushed to Oliver, "Oliver, Chloe just made me take Febuxostat; will it

harm me if my uric acid levels aren't actually high?"

"Did you take it?"

"The medicine was right in front of me. If I didn't take it, wouldn't that be admitting I was faking it?"

Oliver checked his phone, then reassured her, "Mom, you shouldn't take this medication if your uric

acid levels aren't high. But if you only took it once or twice, it should be fine."

"Are you sure? Should we ask the doctor?"

"No worries, it's fine."

"But I'm still scared. What if something goes wrong?"

"Just drink plenty of water and go to the bathroom often to flush the medicine out of your system."

After hearing her son's advice, Charlotte immediately drank two large glasses of water.

Throughout the night, every time Chloe woke up to feed the baby, she could hear Charlotte going to the

bathroom.

Again and again.

That night, Charlotte hardly slept at all.

Chloe finally felt a sense of relief.

If they didn't want her to live well, she wouldn't let them live well either.

But she also felt sad.

Why couldn't they appreciate her sincere efforts to be a part of this family?

Why did they force her to take such measures?

Why couldn't she have a nice mother-in-law like many other women do?

Maybe she chose the wrong man.

...

Since Chloe couldn't quit her job, Roxanne was also very anxious.

The next morning, while having breakfast, Roxanne asked Vincent, "Dad, do you have any trustworthy

relatives in the countryside who want to find a job?"

Vincent found it strange and asked, "Why are you asking this?"

Roxanne was peeling a boiled egg.

This egg was from one of Vincent’s home-raised chickens, and it was really tasty.

While peeling it, she took the opportunity to explain Chloe’s situation to Vincent.

Vincent didn’t actually live in the countryside, nor was he a real farmer, so he didn’t have any relatives

he could introduce to Roxanne.

But Vincent felt compelled to help her after seeing how much Roxanne cared about her female friend.

He said, “Oh, I have a relative who’s looking for work. She’s in her forties or fifties, so it’s tough for her

to find a job. How much is your friend planning to pay?”

Roxanne replied, “The salary isn’t high during the probation period, but if she performs well, we can

discuss a raise."

The rate she quoted could get you a decent nanny in Seraphim Haven.

Vincent thought for a second, “Alright, I’ll recommend my relative.”

This so-called relative was actually Vincent’s housekeeper.

Their family had very high standards for their housekeepers. They had to have high-level cooking skills,

know floral arrangement, and some even required the housekeeper to speak foreign languages.

The salary Vincent gave to this housekeeper was not low at all.

With the year-end bonuses and various benefits, her annual income was pretty substantial.

Vincent decided to introduce her to Chloe, and he would cover the difference in salary.

As long as his daughter-in-law, Roxanne, was happy, that was all that mattered.

That night, Amelia arrived.

For the sake of keeping this under wraps, Vincent instructed Amelia to call him ‘brother’ in front of

Roxanne.

Amelia was thrilled about the prospect of becoming related to President Rodriguez.

However, she became a little nervous, especially when Harrison called her ‘aunt.’

She didn’t understand why President Rodriguez would want Harrison to marry a regular woman who

both worked and ran a street stall.

But, after sneaking a peek at Roxanne, Amelia thought she was very pretty and had a likable aura. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Probably because Roxanne didn’t have the arrogant attitude of the socialites.

After just one glance at Roxanne, Amelia took a liking to her.

After a bit of chit-chat, Roxanne said, “Harrison, you and Dad, help me watch the stall; I’ll take Amelia

to Chloe’s house. We’ll be back soon.”

Harrison responded casually.

Roxanne hopped on her electric bike and took Amelia and her luggage to Chloe’s house.

When they got off the bike, Roxanne helped with the luggage.

Amelia immediately took the luggage, “Mrs., I can’t let you help me with the luggage; I can do it myself.”

“What did you call me?” Roxanne was a bit confused.

What did Amelia just call her? Mrs.?

Roxanne didn’t catch it.

Amelia quickly corrected herself, “I meant Roxanne."

Did she hear wrong?

But Roxanne didn’t dwell on it, thinking that Amelia wouldn’t call her Mrs.; maybe she heard wrong.