BXBX NOVEL Chapter 408: 153: The truth has been revealed by Huohuo, the parent-child relationship has been established!_5
If that were not the case, she would already have her own child.
Benjamin Martin smiled and said, “Yeah.”
Mrs. Martin came over, frowning at Claire, and scolded, “Do you know how to hold a baby? Just because it’s not yours, you don’t know how to be gentle, do you?”
Claire was confused, “Mom, what did I do?”
Mrs. Martin corrected Claire’s way of holding the baby, “Hold the baby like this! You should stay at home and take care of the baby in the future, and learn what it means to be a good wife and mother.”
Claire continued, “It’s okay, I’ve hired a maternity matron for the baby, and she’ll start work tomorrow.”
“Maternity matron?” Mrs. Martin frowned, “Isn’t that expensive?”
“Not really, it’s only 30,000 Dollars a month.” Claire smiled, “I know their boss, and they gave me a 10% discount for a gold-class maternity matron.”
30,000 Dollars!
Mrs. Martin was immediately furious.
After all, Claire was now her son’s wife, so Claire’s money naturally belonged to Benjamin Martin.
Mrs. Martin would not allow Claire to waste the money of their family.
30,000 Dollars a month is 360,000 Dollars a year, it’s like daylight robbery!
“30,000 Dollars is not expensive?” Mrs. Martin continued, “You don’t need to hire a maternity matron, just stay at home and take care of the baby yourself.”
“Mom, I have to work.”
Mrs. Martin was not afraid of Claire at all. After all, Claire was just a burden in her eyes, “What do you need a child for if you’re going to work? You shouldn’t adopt a child then! Since you adopted him, you have to be responsible for my grandson! You go ask around, which woman doesn’t stay at home and take care of their child? Isn’t Benjamin there for work? Is he worse than you? Can’t he do what you can do?”
Knowing her mother-in-law’s temper, Claire would not get angry with her and explained, “Mom, don’t worry, professional maternity matron nowadays are more responsible and attentive than mothers. Our family is not that short of money, it’s just 30,000 Dollars, it’s not a big deal.”
Seeing that Mrs. Martin was about to say something else, Benjamin Martin quickly added, “Claire is right, mom. The idea of hiring a maternity matron was mine, it has nothing to do with her. And, I admit my work ability is indeed not as good as Claire’s.”
He deliberately lowered his attitude, took all the blame on himself, and made Claire feel guilty and blame herself.
After all, in the years they had been married, Claire had never let him get involved in any matters of the Phils Group.
Hearing this, Claire looked gratefully at Benjamin Martin.
It was always like this.
No matter what her mother-in-law said, Benjamin Martin would always unconditionally stand by her side.
The feeling of being loved and indulged by someone was wonderful.
After receiving her son’s hint, Mrs. Martin didn’t say anything more.
At night, while sitting on the bed talking, Benjamin Martin told Claire, “Claire, I think Mom made a good point today.”
“What’s that?” Claire curiously looked at Benjamin Martin.
He continued, “Children need their parents’ company, especially their mother’s. Since we’re not Clifford’s biological parents and have no blood ties with him, we should be more present at this time. Besides, a maternity matron can only play a supporting role but can never replace a mother’s love. I know you’re busy at work, but now that we have a child, I hope you can focus more on him in the future.”
His well-founded words made Claire deep in thought.
Seeing Claire like this, Benjamin Martin added, “Just think about yourself, without your uncle and aunt’s involvement, do you feel like there’s something missing in your life?”
Claire nodded.
Her parents passed away early, and she was always envious when she saw other children accompanied by their parents in her youth.
Benjamin Martin knew he had successfully hit Claire’s soft spot and continued, “That’s why I think we should give our child some appropriate care and company. A child is not a cat or a dog that can survive with just food. A child’s growth needs love and company. Claire, since we’ve adopted him, we should be responsible for him, don’t you think?”
“Yeah,” Claire nodded.
He had a point.
He was undoubtedly a qualified father.
Benjamin Martin put his arm around Claire’s shoulder and continued, “If you don’t trust me with the company’s affairs, you can delegate some to me. Although I don’t have experience in this area, I’m still your husband, President Phils. Having been around you, I can’t be too bad.”
In one sentence, he both elevated himself and praised Claire.