Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 251 - Bab 260

Eugene's voice dropped. "I'm watching the show to see Noah, not you. What are you so worked up about?"Penelope's mind raced as she shot Noah a glance. Noah, as sharp as ever, immediately understood what she was trying to say. He said, "Daddy, I'll get nervous if I know you're watching, and I might not do as well. I know you're busy, Daddy, and I don't want to take up your rest time."His reasons made sense, so Eugene didn't suspect anything. His voice softened as he conceded, "Alright, alright. If that's what you want, then I won't watch it."…The next morning, the production team woke all nine families and handed out the first mission card. It required the kids to go around the village on their own and ask for ingredients. Whatever they managed to get would be what they would get to eat. The only rule was that no adults were allowed to follow them so they could develop independence and social skills.Jacklyn readily accepted the condition. She knelt down in front of Theodor

Jacklyn and Penelope's argument continued to escalate, but the production team, who was watching nearby, didn't do anything to intervene. Instead, they eagerly focused their cameras on them. After all, they couldn't write scenes as dramatic as this even if they wanted to. Right then, a little boy from one of the other families walked up to them and said softly, "I know why Theo asked the old man where the store was."Hearing this, both women turned to look at him. But before they could ask, the host, Patrick Moone, was already thrusting a mic in front of the boy."Why?" Patrick asked.The boy explained, "I already saw the old man before Theo came along. His door is broken, and he only has a few sweet potatoes lying around. Theo probably didn't have the heart to ask for food from him, and that's why he thought of going to the store instead."His explanation surprised everyone, and after a brief silence, everyone's eyes fell on Theodore. Theodore said quietly, "Yes, that was what

It seemed like the only thing Noah had managed to get was bread. Theodore was just about to look away when his eyes accidentally met Penelope's dark gaze. A shiver ran down his spine as he mumbled, "Noah's mom really is scary."He quickly ran back to his house and set the full basket on the ground. Then, he looked up at Jacklyn, his eyes shining expectantly. It was hard to ignore the way he was practically begging for praise, and Jacklyn obliged. "Wow! You brought all this back, Theo? You're amazing!"Beaming with pride, Theodore puffed out his chest and gave it a pat. "Of course, I am! More importantly, I was lucky enough to meet a very kindhearted couple earlier. But Mommy, I don't know how to cook any of this."Theodore frowned as he stared at the produce in the basket. He had never seen Jacklyn cook at home, so she likely didn't know how to cook either. What a pity Liam wasn't there. If he were, he could just whip up something delicious.Theodore let out a sigh, thinking

20 dollars wouldn't be enough to cover three meals for two people. Just thinking about it made Theodore even sadder. Jacklyn knelt down in front of him, reassuring, "But what you did just now was wonderful. The satisfaction you get from helping those in need is worth way more than a 100-dollar meal budget."That comforted Theodore, and he instantly became happy again, knowing he had done something meaningful.After all the prize money was distributed, the production team led all the families to a nearby diner. Penelope, with her 100 dollars, could afford a lot of food, and so she bought plenty. When she came out and saw the meager items in Jacklyn's hands, she snorted disdainfully. "That's it? Is that even enough to feed two people?"Her gaze then fell on Theodore. "Jacklyn, you really raised an idiot son," she said tauntingly.Jacklyn didn't even spare her a glance. Instead, she turned to Theodore, asking, "Did you hear something just now?"Theodore, catching on, shook his he

Penelope supposed that the child she raised had to be the best!Noah sobbed as he stepped forward to tug on Penelope's hand. In a quiet voice, he said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I'll work harder next time, I promise. I'll come in first place. Please don't be so mad…"Penelope yanked her hand away. "Next time? How many more 'next times' do you think you'll get? If I had known you were going to be this useless, I wouldn't have brought you on this show! Did you think I brought you here just to watch you lose? How did I end up with a son as worthless as you, Noah?"Her words became more and more ruthless. Jacklyn's calm, serene face kept popping into her mind. Why? Why did Jacklyn have to be the one who came out on top again?Anger and bitterness lodged themselves in her chest as she grabbed Noah and pinched his thigh hard. "Let this be a lesson to you. You are not allowed to lose to others again!"Her grip was brutal, and Noah's cries, which started out as soft pleas, instantly turned into