The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 171 Why Is She Here

At the Shaw Mansion, there was a faint lingering scent of the sweet smell of smoke in the air.

Madam Shaw was leaning against the sofa, closing her eyes slightly.

Isabelle was massaging her head carefully and gently.

Madam Shaw did not ask her to stop, so Isabelle continued to massage her head with extreme care.

Half an hour went by. An hour passed by. It had been two hours now...

Madam Shaw blinked her eyes open after two hours. She was shocked. "Why are you still massaging my head? I fell asleep just now, and I forgot to ask you to stop."

Isabelle smiled gently and warmly. "It's nothing much. I always help massage my mother for a few hours.

Madam Shaw, you can lean back and let me continue the massage."

Madam Shaw looked at Isabelle and realized that she did not appear to be forcing herself.

Madam Shaw could not help but squint her eyes." You're indeed a filial daughter."

"That's what I should do," Isabelle said softly. "In fact, you're just like my mother. I don't care how tiring it is, I'd be willing to do it for you as long as you feel

comfortable."

Madam Shaw glanced at Isabelle. She smiled all of a sudden. "Tell me. What do you want?"

She did not believe the kind of nonsense which Isabelle told her. In fact, Isabelle must have some motives behind her actions given that she fawned upon Madam Shaw all of a sudden like that.

Isabelle bit her lower lip. "I do have a request to ask from you."

"Tell me about it." Madam Shaw felt that she had made the right guess.

Isabelle could not help but say softly, "Madam Shaw, Susie's parents died long ago. She did not have it easy these past few years. I know that she might be wrong sometimes, but could you please forgive her given that her parents died early, and she's considered quite respectful to you? In fact, you’re Mr. Shaw's mother. I’m sure you wish to see them having a nice marital life, right?"

What Isabelle said was quite a great shock to Madam Shaw.

"So you came to say something nice on Susan’s behalf?" Madam Shaw was slightly surprised.

"Susie is an important family member," Isabelle said gently. "Even though she was wrong, I'll try my best to make it up for her. Madam Shaw, Susie is indeed an extremely nice and kind person. In fact, if you’re willing to spend some time with her, you’ll certainly find her virtues." "Susie's virtues?" Madam Shaw sneered.

Isabelle continued immediately, "Yes, Madam Shaw. Actually, Susie is always obedient to you. She often thinks about you if there's anything nice. She also has a lot of respect for you. Moreover, her abilities and skills are strong. Not only did she win the design competition, but she also became Mr. Reed’s apprentice. Do you know who Mr. Reed is? All his apprentices are exceptional and outstanding people who are experts in their respective fields. When Susie grows stronger, she will certainly be able to help Mr. Shaw."

"How can she help Julian?" Madam Shaw asked as her tone became slightly better.

She felt better now maybe because of Isabelle’s massage. She listened to Isabelle and felt that what she said was indeed reasonable.

Susan was indeed not a useless woman without any virtues.

"Let's forget about whether she can help Julian with anything. She indeed tried her best, didn't she?" Isabelle smiled and said. "Madam, why don’t you try to be close to Susie? You'll eventually see her bright spots."

"I'll see how it goes," Madam Shaw said lightly.

Isabelle stopped talking about that now. She smiled and said, "Madam, how do you feel about my massage session just now? Is it working?" "It's not bad. I always suffer from headaches. I feel much better now after your massage. You’re so young. Where did you learn your massaging skills?" Madam Shaw became much more relaxed now.

Isabelle smiled and explained, "I went to medical college, and I majored in the least popular subject — traditional Chinese medicine. I had a teacher once. It was him who taught me how to do this kind of acupressure. I tried it on my mom before, and it worked for her. That's why I thought of letting you have a try."

"I see.” Madam Shaw understood the bigger picture now all of a sudden. "What's your teacher’s name?"

"My teacher is named Chad Zachary,” Isabelle smiled. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

"Chad Zachary?" Madam Shaw was indeed shocked." Are you Mr. Zachary’s apprentice?" 1

Chad was one of the most famous, experienced physicians who practiced traditional Chinese medicine in Summery. But he cared not about fame and money, and his whereabouts were always

unknown. Usually, no one could locate where he was even though they had money and resources to look for him.

"Yes. It's my luck," Isabelle smiled.

Madam Shaw’s facial expression changed slightly as she looked at Isabelle.

She was Chad’s apprentice. It seemed like Isabelle was quite exceptional too.

"If it's working for you, why don’t I come over tomorrow and do another massage for you?" Isabelle asked.

Madam Shaw hesitated for a short while before taking up her offer.

The acupressure she used was indeed quite relaxing and comfortable. She was indeed an apprentice who learned her skills from a great master.

"Then I’ll leave now.” Isabelle smiled and bid Madam Shaw goodbye.

Madam Shaw looked at Isabelle as she disappeared from her sight. She could not help but say to the servant beside her, "Both of them are Shelbys. But Isabelle seems much better than Susan."

The servant did not know how to respond to that. She could only smile in response.

In the following days, Isabelle went to the Shaw Mansion to give daily massage sessions to Madam Shaw.

Later, she began to prepare herbal dishes for Madam Shaw other than the massage sessions.

Madam Shaw was worried about it at first. She even hired a professional nutritionist to have a look at them.

Surprisingly, even the professional nutritionist gave Isabelle high praise for her herbal dishes.

Madam Shaw was relieved, so she began to enjoy the dishes.

It was known that traditional Chinese medicine would take a longer time to see the effects on one's body. But Madam Shaw felt that her body seemed healthier after only having the herbal dishes for a few days.

Hence, she had a much better impression of Isabelle now.

Moreover, Isabelle always sang Susan's praises beside Madam Shaw. Madam Shaw also felt that she should b e nicer to Susan given how good Isabelle took care of her.

It was soon the day for the weekly family dinner with Madam Shaw. They reached the Shaw Mansion punctually.

Susan was always quite nervous every time she went for the family dinner. The same thing happened to her this time around.

Susan was deeply frightened of Madam Shaw, and Julian was quite helpless about it. But he knew that h e could not blame Susan for it. He held her hand tighter inevitably.

Susan glanced at him, and she soon felt slightly calmer.

"Young master, young mistress." The servant led them into the mansion respectfully.

Madam Shaw saw them, and she raised her eyebrows slightly. "Come here."

"Mom, I feel that you look rosier and healthier now," Julian said with a smile as he walked toward her.

"Do you think so too?" Madam Shaw could not help but break into a smile.

It seemed like Isabelle did have some true abilities in such things after all.

It had not been more than a week, and there were a few people who claimed that Madam Shaw looked much better and healthier now.

Julian nodded, and he was about to say something.

Suddenly, there was a gentle voice.

"Madam Shaw, the herbal dish is ready. Please have some of it." Isabelle smiled and walked out of the kitchen.

Susan saw her, and she was deeply shocked.

'Isabelle, why is she here?'