Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Michael was pacing around like a cat on a hot tin roof.

Seeing him so anxious, Rena asked, "What's up?"

Michael rubbed his head, looking distressed. "My mom's coming..."

"What?"

Rena was taken aback. Just thinking about Anissa's cold demeanor made her lose all confidence in facing her.

She didn't even care about her unbandaged wound anymore and hurriedly started packing her things. She needed to leave as soon as possible.

But she had been living with Michael for quite a while now, and there was just too much stuff-food, clothes, personal items. Even if they both started packing right now, they wouldn't be able to finish in time.

If Anissa found out she was living with Michael, Anissa might just lose it.

"I should go..."

Seeing Rena so flustered, Michael felt a pang of guilt. He was the one who liked Rena, the one who invited her to stay.

Now that Anissa was coming, why should he make Rena leave?

As a man, as someone who had just promised to protect Rena, shouldn't he stand up for her?

Thinking this, Michael reached out and grabbed Rena's hand. "Don't go. I can handle this."

"But how? She's your mom!" Rena didn't want Michael to have a falling out with Anissa because of her.

Michael pulled her into his arms. "I know she's my mom, but I promised to protect you. If I can't handle this small issue, how can I protect you in the future?"

Michael's words moved Rena. She wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Michael, why are you so good to me? Boohoo..."

Michael gently tapped Rena's nose. "Dry your tears. Don't be afraid. We'll just go with the flow."

Rena nodded.

Michael found an apron and tied it around Rena's waist. "From now on, you're my housekeeper. Don't be afraid, okay?"

After setting up Rena's role, Michael took out his phone and made a call. "It's time to start work. Come to my place. I'll send you the address."

Just a few minutes after Michael hung up, Anissa's car pulled up in front of Michael's small villa. Michael went to open the door, and through the living room window, Anissa saw Rena busy in the kitchen, wearing an apron.

Seeing a woman in Michael's house, Anissa was displeased. "Mic, what's going on in the kitchen?"

"Who is that woman?"

As soon as she entered, Anissa started questioning Michael.

Michael answered casually, "I just hired a housekeeper to clean up and stuff..."

Hearing that it was just a housekeeper, Anissa relaxed a bit.

Michael called towards the kitchen, "Rena, bring some tea."

"Yes, Mr. Martin."

Soon, Rena brought a cup of freshly brewed tea to Anissa. When Anissa saw Rena, her face darkened.

She asked, "Who are you? I've seen you before!"

Indeed, Anissa had seen Rena more than once.

Rena glanced at Michael before responding to Anissa, "I'm Mr. Martin's assistant and housekeeper."

"No, you're Chloe's friend. I've seen you." Anissa had a sharp memory, especially since she held a grudge against Chloe and paid extra attention to Chloe's friends.

Seeing Anissa's suspicion, Rena decided to come clean.

"Yeah, I am Chloe's friend. She introduced me to Mr. Martin for the assistant job."

Anissa didn't like Chloe, so naturally, she didn't like Chloe's friends either. To her, Chloe's attempt of introducing her friend to work for Michael was just a ploy to get her friend close to him.

"Really? Just an assistant and housekeeper? No other intentions?" Anissa's words were sharp and probing.

Rena wasn't as bold or confident as Chloe. Under Anissa's intense gaze, she felt nervous and started fidgeting with her apron.

Seeing Anissa giving Rena a hard time, Michael quickly stepped in.

"Mom, you're overthinking. She's just my assistant and housekeeper. How could she have any other intentions?"

Michael wanted to cover for Rena, but Anissa wasn't buying it. She looked around Michael's villa and spotted a silk nightgown on the sofa.

Anissa quickly walked over and picked up the sexy silk nightgown. Her eyes turned fierce.

"Ha, you say she has no intentions? If she had no intentions, would she wear something like this?"

"Mic, don't lie to me. What's your relationship with her?"

Anissa pressed Michael.

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This made Rena even more anxious.

Michael was speechless. He said, "Mom, she's really just my assistant and housekeeper. Can you not do this?"

"Even if she were my girlfriend, what's the big deal? I'm an adult man. Shouldn't I have a close partner?"

Michael's defiance made Anissa's face darken.

She said, "You're an adult man. I don't oppose you finding a partner, but you need to consider the Martin family's reputation and know what kind of woman to marry." "What is her status? An assistant and housekeeper, and she wants to marry into the Martin family?"noveldrama

"Let me tell you, Mic, you're young and don't know the dangers of the world. Women have many tricks to win favor."

Anissa used every word she could think of to belittle Rena.

Rena was on the verge of tears. She knew she wasn't worthy of Michael, but she just wanted to be with him.

She was aware of her status, so she never dreamed of becoming the Martin family's daughter-in-law.

Seeing the tension between Michael and Anissa rising, Rena stood in the living room, at a loss.

Anissa's dominance and aggressiveness made Michael's face darken.

He retorted, "Mom, I don't understand. What kind of woman do you want me to marry?"

"Chloe has a good family background and looks decent. You didn't agree with her being with my brother."

"Now, you despise women with poor family backgrounds. I really want to know, should our lives be dictated by you?"