章 289: Chapter 291: Why Won't You Take It? Don't You Like It?

She always felt that Madam Heath did it on purpose, as a way to help Joanna indirectly.

But she could only think about it in her heart. Even if Madam Heath was really helping Joanna, what could she say?

She had been a daughter-in-law for many years, and even though Madam Heath had treated her well most of the time, she had always felt a bit of apprehension toward her mother-in-law.

She couldn't be as close to Madam Heath as Joanna.

She had always been a person who strictly abided by her duties, believing that a daughter-in-law should act like one, and that a mother-in-law should always be treated with distance and respect.

"Grandma, have this bowl of broth," Joanna said.

Lady Octavia and Madam Heath's conversation caused shivers down Joanna's spine.

She looked up at Ashton Heath, her eyes showing surprise.

She had thought that his ability to take care of others must have come from having cared for others before, gaining experience.

But...