Chapter 795: The two mothers-in-law who personally took action
But what upset the lawyer even more was that she actually felt an intense jealousy towards Suzuki Tomoko - that kind of naked, undisguised initiative was something she could never do.
She has always appeared rational and reserved, but now she finds herself so cowardly in the face of love.
"What's wrong with me......"
The scene of eavesdropping last night and the conversation this morning kept flashing back in her mind.
As a lawyer, she was told by her rationality that Suzuki Tomoko's behavior had crossed the line - that was her daughter's boyfriend! But another voice in her heart whispered back: Aren't you also...
Kisaki Eri shook her head violently, trying to shake off this dangerous thought. She stood up, walked quickly to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and splashed the cold water on her hot cheeks.
The woman in the mirror had bright eyes, rosy cheeks, and her lips trembling slightly with nervousness.
Where is the majesty and composure of the "undefeated queen" in court?
She is clearly just an ordinary woman trapped in love.
"Calm down, Kisaki Eri," she whispered to herself in the mirror, "You're just... just worried that Xiaolan's feelings will be hurt."
This reason sounded so legitimate that it relaxed her tense nerves a little.
Yes, as a mother, she has the responsibility to protect her daughter from harm. How sad would Xiaolan be if Xiaonan was seduced by a woman like Suzuki Tomoko?
"I have to do something..." Hibiki adjusted her collar, her eyes becoming more determined, "Not for myself, but for Xiaolan."
The process of self-persuasion went so smoothly that she almost believed that this was the whole truth. Only the unnatural blush in the mirror revealed her deeper thoughts.
Kisaki Eri took a deep breath and began to comb her hair carefully and put on some light makeup. Since she had decided to "end up", she couldn't be as embarrassed as she was last night.
"Suzuki Tomoko can do it, why can't I?"
The thought came to her suddenly and startled her, but it was not followed by shame but a strange sense of relief.
Yes, with the same identity as "mother-in-law", Suzuki Tomoko can so calmly show her affection to Hanyu Kusunoki, but Kisaki Eri, just because of that ridiculous moral constraint, must watch others snatch her away...
"No, I didn't take him away." Hibiki Eri corrected her thoughts, trying to make her behavior seem more reasonable, "It's... watching over him. Yes, I'm just helping Xiaolan keep an eye on him."
This self-deceiving excuse made the barrister feel better.
Kisaki Eri took one last look at herself in the mirror, straightened her back, and strode out of the bedroom as if she was about to go to court.
She stopped at the corner of the stairs and took a deep breath to calm her heartbeat.
From today on, she is no longer just "mother-in-law", but a woman with flesh and blood, her own emotions and desires, a woman who dares to fight for what she wants.
This realization made her feel both fearful and excited, like the thrill of standing on the edge of a cliff ready to jump off, and below the cliff were Hanyu Kusunoki's eyes that seemed to see through everything, waiting for her...
Eri Kisaki didn't know how this "war" would develop, but there was one thing she was sure of - she would not back down again.
For Xiaolan, and also for...myself.
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Attorney Princess's transformation was within Hanyu Kusunoki's expectations.
The conversation in the corridor just now was his intentional attempt to provoke his mother-in-law and at the same time improve his relationship with the other mother-in-law.
Kill two birds with one stone, kill two eagles with one stone.
Alas, Hanyu Kusunoki just wanted to let nature take its course.
But there is nothing I can do about it, my mother-in-laws are so charming, each of them has a unique charm that is hard to resist.
Thinking of this, Hanyu Kusunoki couldn't help but silently apologize to Maori Kogoro in his heart. It seems that it is really necessary to take some time to match Maori Kogoro with his female classmate who has liked him for a long time. It can also be regarded as a kind of "compensation" for Kogoro.
When Hanyu Kusunoki went downstairs.
All the girls who were hungover last night have woken up.
A strange harmony permeated the dining table - Hongye would occasionally glance at the stairs, waiting for someone to appear; Suzuki Ayako and Suzuki Tomoko, mother and daughter, sat together chatting; Xiaolan and Sonoko huddled together whispering, glaring at Hongye from time to time; Akiba Reiko was teasing Ayumi together with Mrs. Yoshi; and Akemi was like a diligent housekeeper, taking care of everyone's needs.
A little loli was observing everything silently.
Well, one more pair of good girlfriends is missing.
Yukiko couldn't get up early at all, and Kisaki Eri came downstairs a few minutes after Hanyu Kusunoki went downstairs.
"Good morning, everyone."
"Good morning, Xiaonan."
"Master Hanyu, good morning."
The girls greeted him with a smile.
"Nan!" Xiaolan and Sonoko shouted at the same time. The two girls had no idea that their mother was ready to join the "battle" in person, and there was obvious jealousy in their tone.
Hanyu Kusunoki gave Momiji a look, then sat between Xiaolan and Sonoko and calmed the two girls down.
A few minutes later, Kisaki Eri walked down the stairs slowly.
She was wearing a light grey business suit with the hem of the skirt stopping just above her knees. She looked both capable and sophisticated like a lawyer while also hinting at the charm of a mature woman.
Her hair was neatly tied up behind her head, revealing her fair neck, and the pearl earrings on her earlobes swayed gently with her steps.
"Mom!" Xiaolan waved in surprise, "Come and have breakfast!"
Kisaki Eri smiled and nodded, but her eyes unconsciously swept towards the position where Hanyu Kusunoki was sitting. The young man was sitting between Xiaolan and Sonoko, his posture relaxed and elegant.
"Eri, you look so beautiful today."
Suzuki Tomoko put down the cup in her hand and smiled meaningfully, "Are you going to meet some important client?"
Kisaki Eri sat down opposite Hanyu Kusunoki and spread out her napkin gracefully. “It’s just a habit.”
She glanced at Tomoko's casual home outfit meaningfully, "Unlike some people, who are as casual as if they were at home anywhere."
Suzuki Tomoko did not take it as an offense. Instead, she leaned lazily on the back of the chair, deliberately letting the dark purple home skirt fit her body curve more closely, showing a different kind of charm.
She raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Hanyu Nan: "Life is short, why do you always have to be so pretentious? Don't you think so, Xiao Nan?"
Hanyu Kusunoki was picking up some food for Sonoko. Hearing this, he calmly raised his head, his eyes moving subtly between the two mature women, and smiled slightly: "Each has its own charm."
This smooth answer made Kisaki Eri purse her lips, while Suzuki Tomoko chuckled.
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(I feel tired and want to cry. The author accidentally dropped his phone...?_?)