Chapter 220 Acting
Seeing Dorothy ready to fight, Susan, holding Spring, stepped back until she hit a flower stand.
Susan saw the hatred in Dorothy's eyes and instinctively hugged Spring tighter.
Just then, the door opened, and a gentle female voice chimed in.
"The groceries are so fresh today, especially the fish. Susan, why hasn't your milk supply gone up?"
Hearing Catherine's voice, Susan finally relaxed.
She wasn't scared of fighting but worried about Spring getting hurt. Catherine's presence meant no fight would happen.
"Mom, you're back?" Dorothy turned to greet her.
"Oh, Dorothy, you're here too?" Catherine smiled at her.
"Yeah, just got here. Susan said you were out shopping," Dorothy replied with a smile.
"Perfect timing, let's eat together. I bought a lot of food," Catherine said, still smiling.
Seeing Dorothy and Catherine chatting happily, Susan was stunned.
Was this the same Dorothy who was about to throw down? Now, Dorothy was all smiles, chatting warmly with Catherine.
Spring was still crying, so Susan quickly sat on the sofa, unbuttoned her shirt, and started breastfeeding, which calmed Spring down.
Hearing Spring's cries, Catherine hurried over. "Why is Spring crying so much today?"
Susan started to answer, "She..."
Dorothy cut in, "Mom, it's my fault. I spoke a bit loudly and probably scared her."
"Spring is only a little over two months old. Can't you speak more softly? You're a mother now too, but you're still so reckless," Catherine scolded Dorothy.
"Mom, I understand," Dorothy said, then turned to Susan with a smile. "Susan, Amanda is almost a year old now. Henry hired a nanny for me because he was worried I'd get too tired. I'll come over to help you with Spring whenever I can."
Susan looked at Dorothy indifferently.
How did the once sweet and lovely Dorothy become someone she hated, so two-faced? Susan was incredulous at the extent of Dorothy's change in just a year or two.
"No need, I can manage on my own," Susan replied coldly.
Catherine noticed Susan's coldness towards Dorothy and couldn't resist chiding, "Susan, Dorothy means well."
"Mom, I'm an adult. I know what's good and bad. Spring is sleepy; I'll take her to bed."
With that, Susan took the nursing Spring back to the bedroom.
After closing the door, Susan didn't care what Dorothy might say about her to Catherine anymore.
Susan took a long nap with Spring. When she woke up, Spring was still asleep.
She put on her shoes and opened the bedroom door. It was quiet outside.
It appeared that Dorothy had departed. Susan was relieved; she had no desire to encounter Dorothy again. For the first time, she felt repulsed by a once very dear family member.
At that moment, Catherine came out of her bedroom.
Seeing Susan, Catherine said, "You were asleep earlier, so we didn't call you for lunch. There's soup and food left in the pot. Eat while Spring is still asleep."
"Okay." Susan nodded and headed to the kitchen.
Sitting at the dining table, Susan drank soup and ate, mulling over the earlier events. She felt frustrated but couldn't talk to Catherine about it, so she felt stifled.
As Susan ate, Catherine sat down in front of her and said earnestly, "Susan, Dorothy is your sister. Even if she says things you don't like, it's for your own good. Don't be mad at her, and don't hold a grudge, okay?"
Susan looked up and asked, "Mom, what did Dorothy say to you?"
Catherine hesitated, then said, "You know, I called Dorothy last time and vented a bit about you. She probably took it to heart. She confessed she said some stuff to you today that she regrets, but it was out of concern for you and because she thought I'd be mad. Dorothy even shed a few tears, saying you probably wouldn't talk to her anymore. Susan, Dorothy is worried about you. She sees you handling everything alone with a baby. This is just the beginning; there's a long road ahead. She's worried about your future."
Susan had thought Dorothy would badmouth her to Catherine, but she didn't expect Dorothy to be so cunning, using a retreat to advance. Dorothy told Catherine it was all for her own good, appearing noble and innocent.
She had underestimated Dorothy. Dorothy was much more scheming than she thought.
Naturally, Susan had no intention of revealing Dorothy's deceitful ways. She found it distasteful and didn't want to trouble Catherine. Moreover, even if she disclosed everything at that moment, Catherine might not buy into it. Catherine couldn't fathom that Dorothy had undergone such a significant transformation.After thinking for a moment, Susan said lightly, "Mom, I understand."
Catherine smiled and said, "That's good. By the way, Amanda's birthday is the day after tomorrow. Henry reserved a few tables at a restaurant. We'll go too. Remember to prepare a decent gift for Amanda. Even though we're not rich, we shouldn't let Dorothy's in-laws look down on her."
"Mom, I know." Susan nodded.
"Good," Catherine said, satisfied, and went back to her room.
Sitting at the dining table, Susan thought to herself, 'Dorothy is my sister, after all. Even if I'm not thrilled about it, I've got to go through the social motions. And with Catherine here, I can't have her worrying.'
The next afternoon, while Spring was asleep, Susan went to the mall alone and carefully picked out a birthday gift for Amanda.
Susan clenched her jaw as she handed over more than three thousand dollars for the small gold baby bracelet, a gift for Amanda.
Although Susan wasn't well-off now, the three thousand dollars came from the ten thousand dollars George had given her before. But Susan still bought it. After all, it was Amanda's first birthday, and it concerned the Wilson family's reputation. This money had to be spent.
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