CHAPTER 28: HUGGING MIL

Just as she was pondering how to bring it up, her phone suddenly rang.

Seeing the caller ID, Ruth’s brows furrowed with anger. "This damn bitch, she’s already taken my money and now she wants to rub it in, huh?"

With that, she tossed her phone aside and sat down angrily, crossing her arms.

The force of her sitting caused her ample chest to bounce, making Luis’s vision swim. Watching his mother-in-law appear angry on the surface but also somewhat restless and unwilling to admit defeat, Luis felt he had become more observant since getting the System. He liked to slyly analyze his targets’ situations and gauge their psychology.

Seeing this, Luis didn’t hesitate to take out his phone.

Ruth’s phone dinged with a notification. She sighed and picked it up, only for her eyes to widen in shock as she looked from the phone to her grinning son-in-law standing beside her.

Luis had directly transferred 1,000 dollars to her.

Considering Arthur only gave her around 2000 dollars a month for living expenses, aside from covering their daughter’s tuition, and maybe a little more during holidays, Ruth had to budget tightly for both household expenses and her card games.

Her eldest daughter couldn’t help much, but Lily was filial and gave her 2000 dollars every month.

Still, with a whole family to support, no matter how frugal she was, money was always tight.

"Mom, is it not enough?"

Luis gritted his teeth and transferred another 1,000 dollars.

Seeing the 2,000 dollars from her son-in-law, Ruth’s face visibly brightened, though she tried not to show it too obviously.

Out of a sense of propriety as an elder, and wanting to maintain her dignity, Ruth demurred, "Son-in-law, this isn’t appropriate. You already spent 10,000 dollars on jewelry for me and Lily, and now you’re giving me so much money again."

"Let me transfer it back. Honestly, if Lily finds out, she’ll say I’m biased and always making you spend money."

Seeing her pretend to reach for her phone but not actually do anything, Luis knew exactly what his mother-in-law was thinking. He suddenly stepped forward and hugged her, startling Ruth so much she nearly screamed.

"Son-in-law, what are you doing!"

Ruth’s breathing grew rapid, her fists clenched tightly, her eyes wide with shock.

But when she realized Luis wasn’t making any inappropriate moves—just hugging her—she felt too awkward to push him away.

Luis didn’t grope her. He simply hugged her face-to-face, and since Ruth’s figure was similar to Lily’s, his head naturally rested on her shoulder.

Her full breasts pressed against his chest through her bra and clothes. Though she immediately leaned back slightly, that brief contact was enough to send Luis’s imagination wild. He could clearly feel just how plump and enormous they were.

Suppressing his lustful thoughts with great effort, Luis spoke in a moved tone, "Mom, you know I might as well be an orphan. Even though I’m a live-in son-in-law, I truly see this place as my home and all of you as my family."

Hearing this, the flustered Ruth hugged Luis back, comforting him gently. "Silly child, what do you mean ’see this as your home’? This is your home. Don’t say such nonsense."

The two held each other like that. Luis inhaled her mature, womanly scent, enjoying the feel of her voluptuous body without crossing any lines.

At this moment, Luis felt desire burning fiercely within him, but knowing it wasn’t the right time yet, he restrained himself with great difficulty.

"Mom, I know you like Daniel because his family is well-off, he’s smooth-talking, and sweet-mouthed. Compared to him, I really can’t measure up. I’m honest and awkward with words..."

Luis felt that playing the weak card was the best way to close the distance with a strong-willed woman like his mother-in-law.

Sure enough, hearing his dejected and aggrieved tone, Ruth suddenly felt a pang of guilt and remorse.

She hugged Luis tighter and consoled him, "Son-in-law, this is actually my fault. These past few days, I’ve realized I’ve been too harsh on you before."

"You and Daniel are both my sons-in-law. This live-in business doesn’t matter—you’re both like half-sons to me. That little bastard Daniel talks sweet but doesn’t spend a dime. He’s not filial, and honestly, I don’t think he even treats your eldest sister well."

"Mom misunderstood you before. Lily has a stubborn, quiet personality and isn’t very affectionate. But lately, I’ve noticed how loving you two are, and Mom is genuinely happy for her."

Luis spoke in a somewhat disbelieving tone, "Mom, really?"

Ruth was still holding onto Luis at this moment. With her impatient personality, she immediately said, "Nonsense, your mom isn’t stupid or brainless."

"Daniel’s family has money, but that’s his parents’ business. He himself is idle and relies on his parents to support him. He’s been mooching off them for some money, but he doesn’t spend it on me or your eldest sister."

"My own son in law is much better. He dotes on his wife and is considerate, works hard to earn money for his wife, and even remembers to show filial respect to me. He’s been busy helping with Leah’s affairs, more reliable than my own two daughters!"

"Son in law, I was foolish and dumb before, making you suffer."

Ruth grew more emotional as she spoke, even gritting her teeth and trembling slightly. "Even if Daniel were really a billionaire, so what? He wouldn’t spend a single cent on me. Only my second son in law truly respects me."

"Mom won’t be foolish anymore, and don’t blame me for treating you poorly before. From now on, Mom will make it up to you double."

Who would’ve thought that a mother in law could have such high awareness? It seemed that the real money he threw at her made her suddenly realize Daniel had been making empty promises all along.

Indeed, money was the greatest sincerity. It even made her IQ skyrocket. The almighty, wicked power of money.

Luis’s wicked thoughts stirred as he looked at his emotionally charged and deeply moved mother in law. He wondered if he should seize the moment to ask for some kind of sensual compensation. Just then, her phone rang again.

At this moment, the two of them, completely lost in their emotions, had no idea that a sneaky figure was hiding at the staircase, her big, watery eyes wide with shock and even horror as she watched the two embrace.

Her own mother, hugging her brother in law, who was only wearing underwear, whispering something that seemed intimate.

Leah felt her brain short circuit. Her breathing grew rapid, and for a moment, it was beyond her comprehension.

When the phone rang, the two quickly separated. Leah’s legs felt weak, but she still hurriedly crawled back upstairs.

She hadn’t meant to eavesdrop. It was just that Ruth had always scolded everyone for not being quiet, saying they moved around like monkeys making a racket.

So whenever Ruth was home, everyone tiptoed up and down the stairs. It was a testament to the mother in law’s domineering presence. Leah had also gotten into the habit of moving quietly downstairs, but she never expected to witness such an explosive scene.

"What do you want, you damn bitch? Three players short?"

"My little daughter is home these two days. Didn’t I already tell you? We’re still busy with her school stuff."

"Damn bitch, what nonsense are you spouting? You won just a little from me and now you’re getting cocky."

"Give me ten minutes. Let me see if there’s anything else to do. Just wait, today I’ll strip you down to your underwear."

The relationship between Ruth and this friend of hers was strange. They were both sarcastic and sharp tongued with each other, yet they hung out every day without ever falling out. It was just one of those inexplicable chemical reactions between women.

Women were truly bizarre creatures.

After hanging up, Ruth put on a thoughtful expression, then shook her head and said, "Forget it, I won’t go. The money you gave was to help with household expenses. How could I use it for cards?"

Her act was obvious. Her eyes darted around guiltily as she lied. Only a fool would believe her. Ruth wasn’t exactly a righteous person to begin with.

If someone pretended to be polite and you took it seriously, you were the idiot.

Luis chuckled without saying much. He simply picked up her bag and walked to the wardrobe, asking, "Mom, which outfit do you want to wear?"

"I, I’ll pick it myself..."

Ruth suddenly seemed flustered.

Her wardrobe was slightly messy, with underwear placed conspicuously in an open drawer.

Before she could stop him, Luis swiftly picked out a sleeveless floral dress she often wore, then deftly grabbed a red set of panties and a bra, shoving them into her arms.

Ruth hugged the clothes, her face flushed. She hadn’t expected her son in law to suddenly rummage through her underwear.

Even worse, Luis picked up the bra and checked the size, then smirked and said, "34G. Mom, your bra’s too small, isn’t it? If it’s too tight, you can’t even breathe properly. I’ll take you to buy new ones in a couple of days."

This was pure teasing. Seeing Ruth was about to lose her temper, Luis quickly added, "Mom, trust me. Wear this today, and you’ll dominate the table. You’ll wipe those bitches out."

"What nonsense are you spouting? Get out. Mom needs to change."

Ruth’s face turned red as she glared at him.

Seeing that he’d pushed far enough, Luis didn’t press further. While teasing his mother in law, he’d also gotten fully hard, his cock straining against his underwear, creating a prominent and intimidating tent in his pants.

Ruth was clearly starting to feel wary, so Luis decided to quit while he was ahead and went to the living room to smoke.

"Ding... The favorability meter of the mature and voluptuous mother in law fluctuates..."