Untamed Charming Wife

Not long after that woman left, Kayla’s mother fell ill. She refused to believe her husband could be such a man and rushed overnight from their hometown to Seatowne, where she saw firsthand the life her husband led with his other three children.

Unable to bear the shock, Kayla’s mother went mad.

From that day forward, Kayla severed all ties with her father. At just ten years old, she supported her mentally unstable mother and herself on meager assistance and part-time jobs. Her determination eventually led her to Seatowne’s top police academy, from which she graduated with top honors.

This painful Chapter of Kayla’s past is something she loathes discussing. It also stands as a notorious scandal for the now-prominent Sam, who never acknowledges having another daughter. Consequently, few people are aware of Kayla’s connection to Sam.

Despite the absurdity of the current situation, Kayla would rather work as a nanny than seek help from Sam.

Understanding Kayla’s stubborn and upright nature, Viola knew it was futile to persuade her otherwise. She tossed a few more pieces of tofu onto Kayla’s plate and cautioned, “You usually don’t think things through, but this time you need to be careful. Ethaniel is no ordinary person.”

“I know he’s not ordinary,” Kayla mumbled between bites. “I’m telling you, he’s practically a monster. Just look at his face and age-it’s like he’s aging in reverse. And those haughty personalities of him and his son, they make you want to beat them up.”

Viola rolled her eyes at the sight of Kayla happily eating tofu. “You silly girl! You’re missing the point. What I’m saying is that the Lacroix Family is not someone you can mess with. Ethaniel is the heir to the Lacroix Family. He’s always been mysterious and rarely appears in public. Isn’t it odd that you just happened to run into him, and he let you catch him without a fuss? Stay away from him, got it?”

She knew Kayla too well.

This naive girl, whether it was distancing herself from her wealthy father, tirelessly supporting her mentally ill mother, or relentlessly catching thieves, did it all out of sheer simplicity. In her eyes, things were black and white-right was right, wrong was wrong. Good people deserved safety, and bad people deserved punishment.

Ethaniel was no ordinary person. Someone as pure-hearted as Kayla shouldn’t get involved. Why did Ethaniel want her as a nanny anyway?

With his status and wealth, would he be short of a nanny?

Something was off!

“Kayla, just be careful.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Kayla waved her off dismissively. “Don’t worry, dear. What does a poor soul like me have to fear? Thanks for the chicken leg bento. My mom will be thrilled.” She waved the bento box at Viola and headed home.

“…” Viola was left speechless. How did such a simpleton manage to bring down her entire organization? She almost wished she could throw Kayla into the oil fryer.

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As soon as Kayla stepped inside, she heard crying and shouting. Her face changed immediately, and she rushed into the house.

Pushing open the door, she saw two women standing in the room and someone leaning over the bed, clutching a pillow and crying.

“Mom!” Kayla hurried over and helped her mother up, glaring angrily at the two elegantly dressed women. “Get out! Who gave you permission to be here?”

Her eldest sister, Aria, looked at Kayla’s police uniform with disdain. “Hmph, I always said you were poorly raised! So rude, bringing shame to our family! What kind of future do you have as a lowly cop?”

“I’ll say it again: my mother and I don’t want to see you. Get out!” Kayla growled, holding the trembling Essem protectively.

“How can you talk to us like that? We’re still your sisters.” Her second sister, Violet, looked refined and elegant but had been wrinkling her nose in distaste since stepping into the small room.

Kayla didn’t want to waste her breath on them. “I have nothing to do with you. Please leave now!”

“You think we want to be here?” Aria sneered at Kayla. “We heard the international finance conference is happening in your district. You’re in charge of security, aren’t you?”

“So what if I am?” Kayla eyed them suspiciously, wondering what they were up to.

Aria didn’t bother hiding her intentions. “You know the most important person at this conference is Ethaniel, the heir to the Lacroix Family. Dad saw him today and wants us to get close to him. With our looks, he’s bound to be interested.”

Kayla laughed without humor. “As you said, I’m just a lowly cop. What power do I have to help you? You’re from high society. You must have a way to get in.”

“Well… of course, we do,” Aria stammered, “But.. it’s such a small favor. Can’t you help your family out?”

“You’ve misunderstood three things,” Kayla said coldly. “First, we’re not family. Second, I will never help you. Third, if I catch you sneaking into the venue, I will enforce the law without hesitation.”

Aria’s face twisted in rage at Kayla’s blunt refusal. “Kayla! We came to you because we thought you could be useful. Don’t be so ungrateful!”

“That’s my line. I haven’t physically thrown you out yet out of respect. But my patience is running out.” With that, she grabbed a pillow from the bed and hurled it at Aria.

“Ah!” Aria stumbled back, nearly falling.

Violet quickly supported Aria, her voice shrill. “How dare you lay a hand on Aria!”

Without looking up, Kayla said, “If you don’t leave now, you won’t walk out of here in one piece.”

“Kayla, you can forget about ever coming back to the Green Family!” Aria screamed before stomping out in fury.

“Who cares!” Kayla muttered, quickly turning her attention to her mother, who was trembling in her arms. “Mom, don’t be afraid. They’re gone. Don’t be afraid.”