She’s Back, and Hell’s Coming with Her novel Chapter 106

Her husband had never treated her with such tenderness before. Did this mean he was finally accepting her?

A housekeeper soon brought lunch to the table.

Throughout the meal, Liana barely ate, instead fussing over Old Mrs. Harper and her husband, serving them portions of each dish.

“This sweet and sour fish is your favorite,” she said gently, offering some to Cyrus. “Try it—see if the chef got the flavor right.”

“And this hearty stew—I asked the cook to make it especially for you.”

Old Mrs. Harper watched her daughter-in-law’s attentiveness with genuine delight. “Don’t spoil him too much, dear. You’re so busy serving us, you’re forgetting to eat yourself.”

“Yes, Mom,” Liana replied sweetly, finally sitting down to eat.

“Do you like the food? Is it to your taste?” she asked Cyrus.

He nodded, murmuring a quiet agreement.

Even this small gesture from her husband filled Liana with gratitude.

He’d always been so cold to her before.

He suspected her—suspected that she was behind his daughter’s disappearance.

He was still investigating her.

And if she really had done it—so what?

He had no proof. There was nothing he could do to her.

Once that little wretch was out of the picture for good, his heart would come back to her.

Old Mrs. Harper, pleased to see them interacting, turned to Liana. “It must be lonely staying home alone. If there’s anything you’d like to do, or something you’re interested in, let us know. We could help you find something enjoyable.”

She wanted her daughter-in-law to get out more, to shine a little, so her son might notice her charms. A woman cooped up at home all day had no chance to see the world, to relax—or even to think about starting a family.

Old Mrs. Harper chimed in supportively, “Yes, you two should go out and have a proper date tonight. I’ll stay here for the night to give you some space.”

She was hoping the couple would finally share a room—and hopefully, a grandchild would be on the way soon.

Why bring up that girl again today, out of nowhere? That strange little thing—who knew if she was even truly Harper blood?

Though Old Mrs. Harper resented her son for mentioning the girl, she couldn’t show it. Instead, she tried to steer the conversation back to romance, urging the couple to spend time together.

Cyrus set down his knife and fork, a shadow passing over his face.

“I’m done. You two go ahead and finish.”

He stood up to leave.

Liana’s heart hammered in her chest when she saw the look on his face.

Panicked, she reached for his sleeve, her voice trembling. “Please, don’t go. Stay with me, just for a while. I know you miss her... but maybe... maybe we could have a child of our own?”