Chapter 28
“The room on the second floor is for Miss Monroe to stay in so that Austin can have peace of mind p>
Lillian Rivers almost cursed out loud: Would it have been so hard for you to be this considerate from the start? Did you have to throw the whole family into chaos, making everyone restless just to satisfy yourself?
But Austin Grant wasn’t thinking that way.
He looked toward the first floor, his mind a whirl of emotions.
If he hadn’t personally gone to that toxic room, he’d also think Vivian Sinclair was making a big deal out of nothing.
But now, with his throat still feeling uncomfortable, regardless of whether her actions today were intentional or not, it made Austin Grant realize one thing: Everything Vivian did was for the child in her belly!
She really is a good mother.
At least she thinks it’s her own child.
But, with the way I treated Zoe just now, does she really not mind?
Seeing Vivian’s calm demeanor, Austin Grant smirked internally: Vivian Sinclair, let’s see how long you can keep up this act!
Theodore Grant gave Vivian Sinclair a deep look.
As if realizing he was being used by her tonight.
But he wasn’t angry.
He just coldly tossed out a remark: “Suit yourself p>
Then he headed upstairs.
Everyone downstairs let out a sigh of relief, utterly exhausted.
Vivian turned to Uncle Denton: “Please help me move my everyday items down to the guest room on the first floor, thank you p>
Uncle Denton moved quickly, and under Jasmine’s direction, all of Vivian’s few items were moved to the largest guest room on the first floor.
Looking at the empty dresser, Vivian seemed to suddenly recall something: “Oh, right p>
“The jewelry that was damaged at the store a while ago has been repaired and returned p>
“They’re still in my old room, taking up Miss Monroe’s space p>
“Uncle Denton, could you please help move my things down one more time? Thank you p>
Uncle Denton: “It’s no trouble, Young Madam, please wait a moment p>
So, under Zoe Monroe’s wide-eyed gaze, Uncle Denton, along with Jasmine and others, entered Vivian’s former bedroom.
Jasmine didn’t leave even a cup behind, taking everything that belonged to Vivian and making sure it was all clean and clear.
Austin Grant didn’t say anything.
But Zoe Monroe was extremely aggravated.
What does Vivian Sinclair mean by this?
I’m just staying for a few days, does she think I’ll steal her stuff?
Even though I did try on a few things, that doesn’t mean Zoe Monroe is such a shallow person!
Zoe Monroe felt insulted by Vivian, but couldn’t act out.
She aired her grievances to Austin: “Austin, does Vivian Sinclair somehow misunderstand the situation? I’m not occupying this room permanently, I’ll give it back to her eventually, but she moved all her things as if she’s… not coming back p>
Austin: “Just ignore her p>
Austin couldn’t explain why, but he felt a suffocating pressure in his chest.
After comforting Zoe with a few words, he still couldn’t stay in her room for long.
Just as he was about to leave, Zoe suddenly grabbed his slender waist.
“Austin, don’t you want to p>
“After all, it’s just us on the second floor now. Everyone will just think you’re taking care of me, no one will suspect anything p>
To her surprise, Austin pushed her away.
“Zoe, we’re at The Grant Family’s house p>
“No fooling around p>
Zoe pouted in embarrassment and anger: “Aren’t you secretly concerned about Vivian Sinclair p>
“Are you afraid she’ll find out about us p>
“Austin Grant, you’ve hugged and kissed me in front of her. Do you think she wouldn’t suspect anything p>
“She’s acting so calm because she doesn’t want to give up the position of Young Madam of The Grant Family, but she probably already hates you to death p>
“You must not think of her p>
Zoe wrapped her arms around Austin’s neck.
With a mix of coaxing and seriousness, Austin gently pulled her down: “Zoe, I already said, we’re at The Grant Family’s house p>
“Do you want everyone to hear us p>
“I don’t care about Vivian Sinclair, what matters to me is how they see you p>
“Our relationship isn’t ready to be public yet. Be patient and wait for me, okay p>
“Be good p>
Zoe finally calmed down, and Austin managed to escape from her room.
Yes, escape.
He had just lied to Zoe.
Because he realized the real reason he didn’t want to get intimate with Zoe at The Grant Family’s house was the fear of Vivian Sinclair finding out.
“It’s all for the child p>
Austin told himself as he prepared to return to his room, only to be intercepted by Mrs. Archer.
“Young master, Old Madam asked to see you p>
Vivian was a bit surprised when Jasmine told her that Austin had gone to the back garden.
“Grandma couldn’t help but step in after all p>
Jasmine: “Old Madam is being quite ruthless this time, leaving you to face those wolves and tigers alone p>
Vivian gave Jasmine a look: “Your courage is growing, aren’t you afraid of your father p>
Jasmine: “He and I were never on the same page p>
“Someday, Jasmine will stand up to him for Young Madam’s sake p>
Vivian shook her head with a smile.
“Aren’t you afraid of making the wrong choice with me p>
Jasmine blinked: “Without Young Madam, I wouldn’t even be able to read, let alone choose p>
Vivian: “Go rest now, you have class tomorrow, no need to worry about me p>
Jasmine: “Make sure to lock your door, Young Madam p>
“Tomorrow morning I’ll remind everyone to walk softly on the first floor p>
As Jasmine babbled on her way out, Vivian felt a mix of emotions inside.
No one had ever chosen her so steadfastly, and Jasmine… surprised her.
Vivian didn’t sleep well that night.
Zoe Monroe was up to something upstairs in the middle of the night, dropping heavy items on the floor.
The loud ’thud’ startled Vivian awake.
She tossed and turned for another hour before falling back into a fitful sleep.
When she opened her eyes again, it was morning.
As soon as Vivian stepped out of her room, Mrs. Archer was already waiting, smiling warmly, “Young Madam, Old Madam invites you to join her for breakfast at the villa p>
When Vivian arrived, Austin was already there.
Maybe it should be said that he was called to the villa last night and hasn’t returned since.
After spending the entire night, he looks thoroughly exhausted.
“Vivian, Grandma wasn’t feeling well yesterday, she didn’t know what happened earlier p>
“It was only when she regained consciousness later that they said a few words p>
“That foolish one did such a thing again, so Grandma punished him by making him sleep alone on my sofa last night p>
“Have you calmed down p>
Vivian Sinclair gradually realized that the Old Madam had a rather skillful way about her.
She was quite adept at winning people over and was also good at hitting with a stick before offering a sweet date.
What’s more, her favoritism genuinely moved one’s heart.
However, Vivian understood deep down that the Old Madam did all this to keep her around, wanting to preserve her marriage with Austin Grant.
“Grandma, are you not well? Why haven’t I heard Dr. Archer mention it even once p>
“It’s all my fault, Vivian, Grandma didn’t call me to come over yesterday, so I really didn’t come to see you p>
“Are you feeling better now p>
Indeed, Old Madam Grant didn’t look well and was pale with illness.
She was already in the late stages of cancer.
Whatever treatment available, whatever injections worth millions, The Grant Family had done everything they could.
Old Madam Grant was now just counting the days until her end.
If it weren’t for Dr. Archer personally administering medications and injections, she wouldn’t have such vitality.
Upon hearing Vivian Sinclair’s genuinely heartfelt concern, she felt slightly moved.
“I’m fine now, Grandma’s feeling much better p>
“Why don’t both of you accompany me to visit some old friends at the previous sanatorium today p>
Vivian Sinclair was not very willing to go out with Austin Grant.
But for some reason, Austin Grant agreed today.
Vivian couldn’t refuse Old Madam Grant and could only brace herself to smile and agree.
Before heading out, Zoe Monroe learned about the matter and went wild in the room.
“I forbid you to go out with her p>
“I’ve come to The Grant Family, only to be locked up in the room all day, don’t you know I’m really fed up p>
“You clearly promised you would take good care of me p>
“Austin, you mustn’t go out with her, Grandma obviously wants to match you two up p>
Austin Grant was utterly helpless.
He could only patiently coax her: “Zoe, because of the room change thing, Dad thinks I didn’t care enough for Vivian Sinclair, so he’s ordered me to handle this at home and temporarily not go to the company p>
“I can’t answer to Grandma on this side either p>
“I don’t want to sleep on the sofa again tonight p>
“I know it’s put you through a lot, but can’t you trust me p>
“If I were to have anything with Vivian Sinclair, why wait until now p>
“I’ve been married to her for over a year already p>
“My heart has always been only for you p>
“Be good, don’t make things difficult for me p>
Zoe Monroe looked at the ridge forming between Austin Grant’s brows, and although consumed with jealousy, she could only let him leave with tears in her eyes.
“Austin, promise me, you won’t have any intimate contact with her p>
After repeatedly reassuring her, Austin Grant finally went out the door.
He sat in the car waiting for Vivian Sinclair.
Suddenly the car door opened, and Vivian Sinclair stepped down from the steps.
Today she was wearing a white dress, layered with a knitted cardigan.
Her long, curly hair gently cascaded over her shoulders.
Though she wore no makeup, she radiated a sense of spring intoxication.
Austin Grant had always known Vivian Sinclair was extremely beautiful.
She had an aura of cold elegance.
Especially towards him, she was as obedient and sensible as she was before Grandma.
In the past, Vivian Sinclair had been very attentive and considerate to Austin Grant.
Perhaps it was her genuine intent to view him as a lifelong partner, so whenever they were together, Vivian took great care of him.
Cooking for him.
Choosing his clothes.
Running baths and brewing hangover soups for him.
There were times when just a word from him would make her wait endlessly p>
Waiting until dawn.
Waiting even after the restaurant closed.
And she would never get angry, no matter what.
Until recently, she started acting strangely.
Could she really be jealous?
Is she suspicious of his relationship with Zoe Monroe?
She envied, she felt a lump in her throat, so she intentionally displayed this cold demeanor to capture his attention?
Austin Grant admitted, Vivian Sinclair had succeeded.
Just now, he seemed to, for the first time, feel his heart skip a beat for her.
“Young Madam, aren’t you going to ride in the same car as Young Master p>
“The back one is Old Madam’s p>
Vivian Sinclair: “I’ll chat with Grandma p>
The expression on Austin Grant’s face immediately darkened as he had already made room for her.
He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth in a low growl: “Close the door p>
Vivian Sinclair conversed and laughed with Old Madam Grant along the way, and soon, the sanatorium was reached.
After accompanying Old Madam to meet several friends, she suddenly remembered she hadn’t informed the director yet.
So she urged Vivian Sinclair and Austin Grant to personally invite the person over together, stubbornly refusing to make a phone call.
This sanatorium spans a huge area.
Inside, aside from a few buildings, are all gardens and vast lawns.
The landscaping is exceptionally beautiful, which Vivian Sinclair quite likes.
She wandered slowly ahead by herself, aware of the Old Madam’s intentions, so she wasn’t in a hurry to find the person.
Austin Grant had been following behind until he suddenly received a call.
It was Zoe Monroe checking up on him.
“You’re not alone with her, are you p>