Chapter 33
Suzanne’s expression froze for a moment. Was Austin’s mother really this approachable?
She instantly felt a sense of relief. If Felicia was this warm and welcoming, maybe this meeting wouldn’t be as intimidating as she had feared.
Regaining her composure, Suzanne respectfully greeted, “Hello, Mrs. Hall.”
Felicia frowned slightly. “Mrs. Hall? You’ve already registered your marriage, so why haven’t you changed how you address me?”
Suzanne’s face immediately flushed red.
Austin smiled lightly and bent down slightly to look at her. “Call her ‘Mom.’”
Suzanne’s expression stiffened. She had never been the best at addressing people as family so quickly. But, under Felicia’s expectant gaze, she softly said, “Mom.”
“Yes!” Felicia immediately responded with a beaming smile.
Suzanne felt a warm wave of relief as the atmosphere lightened. She presented the gift she had prepared, holding it carefully in her hands. “This is a gift I prepared for you. I hope you like it.”
Since it was her first time meeting her in-laws, Suzanne naturally spoke formally, wanting to make a good impression.
Felicia took the gift from her with a delighted expression, saying, “You’re so thoughtful! You even prepared a gift. I’m already happy you came over.” She smiled and patted the spot next to her on the couch. “Come, sit beside me.”
Felicia’s eyes softened as she looked at her daughter-in-law, feeling more and more fond of her. She was truly elegant and stunning.
Suzanne smiled and walked over to sit beside her.
Felicia reined in her emotions and turned to glare at Austin, who was still standing nearby. “Why are you standing there like a fool? Go to my room and take out the things from the cabinet.”
Austin said nothing, his expression remaining indifferent, and walked toward Felicia’s room without a word.
Even Austin, the elite “Mr. Hall” in public, was treated like a child by his mother. Suzanne couldn’t help but chuckle softly at the scene.
Felicia took Suzanne’s hand in hers, gently patting the back of it, and said warmly, “Suzanne, if that brat ever bullies you, you must definitely tell me. I’ll help you teach him a lesson.”
After so many years, the day had finally come when her son had brought home his daughter-in-law. The more she looked at Suzanne, the more she liked her.
Suzanne hadn’t expected Felicia to be so easygoing and have such a gentle personality. She wasn’t pretentious at all.
Even though Austin had previously told her that his mother was easy to get along with, she hadn’t fully believed him. She thought he was only saying that to reassure her. But now, it seemed like he hadn’t been lying at all.
Suzanne shook her head at Felicia. “He’s very good to me. He doesn’t mistreat me.”
Although they had only been married for a short time, Suzanne felt like they already had a comfortable and understanding relationship.
Others often said how hard to deal with Austin was, but Suzanne found him to be a good person. He just had a cold appearance on the outside.
When Felicia heard Suzanne defending Austin, she couldn’t help but feel even more pleased. Her daughter-in-law was proving to be just as wonderful as she had hoped.
Felicia smiled at Suzanne and said gently, “Oh, you two. Just registering your marriage isn’t enough. When are you planning to have the wedding?”
Felicia had been eagerly preparing for Austin to get married for a long time, and now that it was happening, she was ready to see everything come together.
Suzanne’s face reddened slightly, and she felt a little embarrassed. She really hadn’t thought about this yet. After all, she knew very well that her marriage to Austin was more symbolic than anything else.
When Felicia saw that Suzanne only smiled and said nothing, she assumed it was because she was shy.
She continued with a smile, “You should decide soon. Then we can start planning properly. Your wedding definitely has to be grand enough!”
Upon seeing how eager Felicia was to plan the wedding, Suzanne quickly waved her hand and hurriedly said, “No, Mom. It’s not urgent. We can take our time with this.”
As she said that, she unconsciously clasped her hands together, trying to calm her nerves.
