My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire novel Chapter 709

But just yesterday, Jake realized that his great-grandmother truly cared about him.

“A mother can only be kind and loving if her children show her respect and care.” Oliver was always complaining that his grandmother didn't like him, but he had been fourteen when he came home, and his intentions toward her were far from pure. How could she possibly like him?

“Think about it—if someone approaches you for their own benefit, would you want to be around them?”

Jake's eyes reddened.

Old Mrs. Horton looked at him with a smile. “I heard you're starting a business, so I've prepared these for you. Take good care of yourself out there!”

The elderly woman patted Jake's hand.

Jake's tears fell instantly.

Old Mrs. Horton continued. “To be a good person, you must first be true to yourself. You are you, not someone's son, grandson, or great-grandson. What you want, go and fight for it—that's what really matters!”

Jake's eyes reddened even more. “I understand.”

“Alright, go on now.”

Old Mrs. Horton smiled. “You can come visit me sometimes.”

Jake nodded immediately. “I will.”

As he stood up and prepared to leave, he ran into Selena and Marisa, who had just entered. Upon seeing Jake, Selena and Marisa both froze, then turned their gaze toward him.

Marisa said, “Jake, you're home? Is it that you can't manage out there? If that's the case, let me know, and I'll arrange some money for you and your mom…”

Selena added. “Mom, don't say that. Jake and his mom wouldn't need your money. They used to look down on you!”

“Why not? If they're struggling now, what's wrong with offering them some money?”

Marisa said condescendingly, “And Jake, about your mom and dad—if you ask me, your mom has a lot of issues. She should really change her attitude. As a woman, she should be more gentle. She's too harsh. Your dad often complains to me that she's a shrew. You should pass this message to her and have her change. That way, maybe your dad will take you both back…”

Jake's anger flared up. “Shut up! You're just a mistress—what right do you have to talk about my mom?!”

Marisa immediately retorted, “What mistress? That's such a harsh thing to say. Your dad and I truly love each other…”

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

Selena chimed in, “Jake, how can you speak to my mom like that? Is this how you treat your elders? I always show respect when I'm with your mom. How can you treat mine like this?”