The Villainess Needs a Hug (Ivy Windsor) novel Chapter 873

The bottom line was that he wouldn't let his wife suffer the slightest grievance.

Ivy had already heard this lecture several times and was growing a little impatient. "I know, don't worry. I'm not some pushover who lets people walk all over her."

Davina offered her own reassurance. "Don't worry, Jamison. I'll be there. I won't let Mom make things difficult for Ivy."

"Okay." With Davina's promise, Jamison felt a little more at ease.

In reality, their worries were completely unnecessary.

Adela Ludwig's behavior was a complete reversal of the norm. Not only did she refrain from giving her younger daughter-in-law a hard time, but she treated her with a level of attention fit for a queen.

As soon as Davina's car pulled into the courtyard, the old matriarch was already waiting outside, supported by a maid.

Ivy saw this through the car window and raised an eyebrow in surprise.

When she stepped out of the car, the old woman walked right up to her. Her first words were a frown. "You're noticeably thinner than the last time you were here. Didn't the people I sent to look after you cook properly?"

Ivy was taken aback by this treatment, almost feeling flattered. "They made plenty of food," she explained. "I just don't have much of an appetite."

"That won't do. Even if you don't have an appetite, you have to force yourself to eat something. How else will the baby get nutrients to grow?" The old woman stared at her slender waist, shaking her head. "You're too thin. Your stomach is completely flat."

Davina stepped in to mediate. "Mom, she's only six weeks along. You can't see anything yet."

"Have you had a check-up? What did the doctor say? Is it developing well? I hear technology is so advanced now, you can even find out the gender early. Have you and Jamison thought about-" Adela Ludwig had so many questions that she had already launched into a rapid-fire interrogation before they even stepped inside.

Ivy didn't know where to begin answering. Fortunately, Halley Ludwig came running out, shouting with excitement, "Aunt Ivy, you're finally back! Mom said you have a baby in your belly, let me see!"

Worried her son might be too rough, Davina quickly stepped in front of him. "Walk properly! Don't bump into your aunt. She's precious cargo right now."

[Is Grandma giving you a hard time?]

Ivy kept her composure, typing back discreetly: [Not at all. I'm currently receiving the royal treatment.]

Jamison sent back a shocked emoji.

[Too bad I'm not there to see it. I'm genuinely curious how Grandma managed to swallow her pride.]

Ivy replied with a rolling-eyes emoji.

After taking his seat, Danny spoke up. "Where exactly did Jamison go for this training seminar? How long will he be gone? You're pregnant now and need someone to look after you. Isn't he in a hurry to get back?"

Ivy put down her phone, her face a perfect mask of calm as she lied without batting an eye. "He's at a training program at Virchow Medical University. He'll be back in another week."