Bankrupt Tycoon? No Problem – This Villainess Will Make Him Rich Again

Chapter 155: Chapter 158: Sonia Quincy, Welcome Home

"The name Aurora Preston is still the prettiest. Wilder Preston isn’t bad, but for some reason, it sounds a bit like you’d just let them run wild..."

"Mmm, you’re right about everything, but I choose to listen to my wife..."

"Get lost, get lost, get lost. Stop harassing my sister-in-law..."

"My wife told you to leave, don’t you understand? Can you just stop bothering her..."

At that moment, the Preston family’s words echoed endlessly in Cecilia Quincy’s mind like a curse. The more she tried to cover her ears and block them out, the louder and clearer they became.

"Why... Why?!"

Cecilia Quincy endured the torment in her head as she questioned the cold, hard wall.

"Why can Sonia Quincy find happiness so easily, while I have nothing? Why!!"

’Sonia Quincy is so vicious, so vile! So why does she get to have a husband who dotes on her and loves her? While I, Cecilia Quincy, can’t.’

’I spent so much effort on Ethan Lockwood, invested so much money in him, but why did he end up getting impatient with me, growing to despise me?’

’I clearly haven’t done anything wrong, nor have I been unfaithful to Ethan Lockwood, but why won’t he just love me properly?’

’I’m so tired and sad right now, yet Ethan Lockwood won’t even spare me a sliver of cheap patience or company.’

’Why should I be treated like this? Why am I the one who has to be treated this way?!’

"Mmm, you’re right about everything, but I choose to listen to my wife..."

"Sonia, are you hungry? If you are, I’ll have Lynn take you out for something good to eat later..."

"You’ve worked hard, Sonia. I’ll give you a massage when you get back..."

Felix Preston’s words, gentle as water, stood out from the jumble of other voices, creating a tender scene in Cecilia Quincy’s mind.

In the scene, Felix Preston’s eyes were filled with love, and Sonia Quincy’s face was flushed with shy affection. The two of them were so happy it seemed unreal.

But to Cecilia Quincy, this happiness was like a sharp, hard thorn, piercing her so deeply that even her bones ached.

She was jealous, indignant, and hateful. She refused to let Sonia Quincy have this kind of happiness.

’Because Sonia Quincy doesn’t deserve it!’

’If even I can’t have something, what right does Sonia Quincy have to possess it?’

"CRASH!"

As if venting her anger, and as if she had made some kind of resolution, Cecilia Quincy suddenly raised her phone and smashed it violently against the wall in front of her.

"Sonia Quincy, if I can’t have something, don’t you dare think you can!"

...

Three days later, Felix Preston was finally discharged from the hospital.

He had been in the hospital for over two months and had finally regained his freedom.

Sonia Quincy had already terminated the lease on their old, rundown little apartment, and Mrs. Preston and Lynn Preston had moved all their things back to the Preston family home. This time, after being discharged, Felix Preston was going directly back to the Preston Family’s house.

For Mrs. Preston, her son being safely discharged and moving back home with her daughter-in-law at the same time was a momentous, joyous occasion. To celebrate, she got up early in the morning and started bustling about.

She did a deep clean, went grocery shopping, and cooked. She was busy the entire day, only managing to get everything ready just before Felix Preston came home.

Felix Preston came in by himself, leaning on a crutch.

He had become quite skilled at using the crutch by now and didn’t need any help to get around.

"Have a seat, everyone. Make yourselves at home."

Leaning on his crutch, he made his way to the sofa and sat down, then casually greeted Jasper Linden and Evan Yates.

Mrs. Preston wiped her hands on her apron as she walked out of the open-plan kitchen, asking, "Where’s my Sonia? Why didn’t my Sonia come back with you?"

Evan Yates said, "Sis-in-law and Lynn are right behind us. The two of them have some top-secret things to whisper about, so they’re deliberately walking a little slower."

"Who? Who’s calling for Lynn?"

Speak of the devil. The moment Evan Yates finished speaking, Lynn Preston appeared at the door with Sonia Quincy, carrying some things.

Evan Yates said with a mischievous grin, "No one was calling for you. Mrs. Preston was looking all over for Sis-in-law."

"Looking for me?" Sonia Quincy poked her head out from behind Lynn Preston. "What for?"

Mrs. Preston hurried forward, deliberately ignoring Lynn Preston, who was just standing there, cupped Sonia Quincy’s face in her hands, and said in a gentle yet formal tone, "Sonia, welcome home."

"Huh?" Sonia Quincy’s eyes widened in confusion, not understanding why Mrs. Preston had suddenly said that.

Lynn Preston froze for a moment, but then she suddenly understood the meaning behind her mother’s words.

"Sis-in-law, welcome home." She stood up straight and repeated Mrs. Preston’s words, formally and solemnly.

"Ah?" Sonia Quincy was instantly bewildered. "How come you’re saying that too?"

Lynn Preston just smiled mysteriously and didn’t answer.

Because it wasn’t just her; even Felix Preston followed up with, "Sonia, welcome home."

"...Ah?" Sonia Quincy was now even more bewildered.

Evan Yates loved joining in on the fun and shamelessly chimed in, "Sis-in-law, welcome home!"

"..." Sonia Quincy’s head was full of question marks.

Jasper Linden, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, looked at the situation and said, a little uncertainly, "I... don’t need to say it, right?"

"Of course you don’t!" Evan Yates kicked his calf and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Your status is so sensitive, saying that could easily cause a misunderstanding. And besides, my bro Preston is a real jealousy king. If you say it, watch out or he might just assassinate you one day!"

"Oh..." Jasper Linden nodded repeatedly, then shot a slightly guilty glance at Felix Preston.

Luckily, Felix Preston only had eyes for Sonia Quincy and didn’t notice his recent eagerness to join in.

"Sonia, come with Mom. Mom has something to show you."

Mrs. Preston took Sonia Quincy’s hand and, while she was still in a daze, led her directly to her room.

"Man, Mrs. Preston really dotes on Sis-in-law. The moment she shows up, the rest of us all fall out of favor."

Evan Yates had a smile on his face but deliberately shook his head with feigned disappointment, his tone full of emotion.

Lynn Preston, who was leaning against the back of the sofa, chimed in, "Fall out of favor? More like we were picked out of the trash."

"Bro, did you see that? The way Mom treats Sis-in-law is how you treat your actual biological child."

"Mhm." Felix Preston nodded with a faint smile. "I saw. But it’s fine. I’ll just bask in your sister-in-law’s reflected glory."

Lynn Preston: "...Then I’ll bask in it too."

「Meanwhile, in the spare bedroom.」

Mrs. Preston stood before the open closet door and waved to Sonia Quincy with a smile. "Sonia, come over here."

Sonia Quincy did as she was told and walked over, looking at her in confusion. "Mom, what is it?"

Mrs. Preston didn’t speak, but just mysteriously pulled out a rosewood jewelry box from behind her back.

She placed the jewelry box in Sonia Quincy’s hands. Her expression was strangely a little nervous, but her eyes were encouraging.

"Open it and see."

"Okay." Sonia Quincy agreed, then obediently opened the jewelry box.

The jewelry box was empty except for a single, engraved Golden Bracelet resting in the very center.