Chapter 174
Sylvia Joyce had been sulking in her room for two days.
For the past two days, she had deliberately avoided Vivian Sinclair, not wanting to run into her and cause any awkwardness.
Now, hearing this news, she was both surprised and delighted.
After all, this was a good thing!
Oh well, she couldn’t hide in her room forever.
She had to go out quickly and find out what was happening.
“Quick, do my makeup. I’m going to the restaurant for dinner tonight too p>
Vivian was carried directly back to the room by Julian Thorne.
After placing her on the bed, he asked, “Are you hungry p>
“If you are, I’ll have dinner sent up p>
Vivian’s spirits had improved quite a bit.
Hearing this, she couldn’t help but smile: “If that’s the case, wouldn’t that waste everything you meticulously prepared p>
She had just seen, from the moment they entered the hallway, the entire hall was filled with fresh flowers as far as the eye could see.
Moreover, there were many romantic little additions.
Vivian: “I’ve been looking forward to this dinner all day p>
“Let’s go down and eat p>
“I don’t want to remember this day as one where we just settled things casually in the room p>
Julian’s eyes softened completely, looking at her pink cheeks, his expression shifting slightly.
He had always been a man of action.
Especially now, when he had a license.
So, without much hesitation, he leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on Vivian’s cheek.
Then, he responded softly, “Okay p>
“Then get ready, see you at the restaurant in twenty minutes p>
Vivian stiffened, not daring to move: “Okay… okay p>
When she heard the door close, she covered her face and dove into the covers.
Oh no.
She remembered that tonight was their wedding night, wasn’t it?
But now she’s pregnant, would he… would he do anything to her?
Vivian recalled that on her wedding night with Austin Grant, he directly said: “I have no feelings for you right now p>
“So don’t expect me to touch you tonight p>
“If you agree, we can be a married couple in name only. Maybe if we do develop feelings one day, we can take the next step p>
“Do you have any objections p>
At that time, Vivian was also in a marriage of convenience with Austin Grant, wasn’t she?
So, she was quite pleased with Austin’s attitude.
Without any objections, she immediately agreed.
Even later, when he suggested using IVF and showed no intention of touching her, Vivian wasn’t very disappointed.
In fact, she even felt relieved.
Now thinking back, she realized she never had genuine feelings for Austin Grant.
She merely saw him as a dependable husband.
There was always an unrealistic sense of illusion.
Only now did Vivian understand that this illusion was her intuition.
Her intuition told her that Austin Grant was not sincere towards her at all p>
The intuition sensed his hypocrisy, so she was unwilling to give herself completely.
What about Julian Thorne?
The feeling she got when facing him was entirely different from when she faced Austin Grant.
Vivian would feel her heartbeat race because of him and couldn’t help but keep her eyes on him, to admire him, to desire him p>
The night of the proposal, when she kissed him voluntarily, was already her stance.
Thinking of this, Vivian’s cheeks couldn’t help but heat up again.
She didn’t reject Julian Thorne.
But there were too many concerns now, especially this pregnant belly.
So… if they could continue to live separately, maybe that wouldn’t be a bad situation.
Vivian touched up her makeup and changed into another dress, then slowly left the room.
Charlotte was already waiting at the door.
Seeing her come out, she immediately waved her little hands excitedly: “Madam! Madam p>
“From now on, you’ll be the madam p>
“Our Crestfall Villa has finally welcomed a new mistress, do you know how exciting that is p>
“I can hardly contain my laughter, hahaha p>
“From the start, I’m one of the madam’s confidants! Is there anything more delightful than this? Hahaha p>
Vivian watched Charlotte freak out: p>
She thought of Jasmine, wondering how the child was doing.
“Calm down, calm down p>
Vivian cleared her throat, pulling Charlotte along.
“Remember, there’s only one madam in this villa, and that’s the original mistress p>
“As for me, let’s keep the title open for now p>
“What if the madam hears you all calling me that p>
“For now, just call me Miss Sinclair p>
Vivian naturally thought of Julian Thorne’s mother, Sylvia Joyce.
She had always been the lady of the Thorne family.
Julian probably hadn’t told his mother that they were already married, right?
And Vivian could feel that Sylvia previously liked Bianca Joyce.
So, some things shouldn’t be rushed.
Vivian hoped that once Sylvia fully accepted her, they could slowly address the issue of what to call her.
But Charlotte said, “But that’s what sir instructed p>
“In this Crestfall Villa, sir is the one in charge p>
“Don’t worry, sir will handle everything for you p>
Charlotte blinked.
Vivian, hearing this, did feel a bit more at ease.
It seemed Julian really could smooth out everything for her.
Some problems, he could solve without her even needing to mention them, providing a huge surprise.
As they walked down the stairs, the servants they encountered all respectfully greeted Vivian: “Madam p>
“Good evening, madam p>
Still not quite accustomed to it, Vivian almost went weak at the knees.
Felix stood at the entrance of the restaurant, seeing her struggling expression, he smiled slightly: “You have to adapt quickly p>
“After all, this is your home from now on p>
Home?
Vivian really hadn’t thought about it.
So Crestfall Villa, now, was her home?
She had always considered herself a guest here.
Although she was gradually getting used to living here, even when Julian Thorne proposed to her, she hadn’t yet considered that this would be her home in the future.
Now hearing Felix say this, Vivian Sinclair’s feelings towards Crestfall Villa seemed to change instantly.
“Thanks for the reminder p>
She just breathed a sigh of relief, feeling more at ease, when a little figure rushed in from behind.
“Sister Sinclair p>
It was Stella Thorne, who had been missing all day.
Felix swiftly reached out and swept her up.
“Miss p>
“Be gentle p>
“Madam has a baby in her belly, soon you’ll be an aunt p>
Stella Thorne, still not understanding, tilted her little head: “Aunt p>
“What’s an aunt? Can it be eaten p>
“Is it like a mushroom p>
“Is it poisonous or not p>
Vivian Sinclair couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
“Stella, you’re so adorable p>
“Come on, let’s eat first, then I’ll explain it to you slowly p>
Stella Thorne happily grabbed Vivian Sinclair’s hand, and the two walked into the dining room, only to see that Julian Thorne and Sylvia Joyce had already arrived.
But the atmosphere between mother and son seemed a bit strange.
As if an invisible tension was pulling through the entire dining room p>
“Mom, brother p>
“What a coincidence, are you here to eat too p>
Sylvia was amused by her daughter’s innocence, pulling a corner of her mouth.
“Stella, come over here and sit next to mom p>
Stella Thorne, holding onto Vivian Sinclair, said, “I want to sit next to Sister Sinclair p>
Julian Thorne stood up and pulled out the chair beside him.
“Your sister-in-law is going to sit next to me p>
“Go back to your seat p>
Stella Thorne was a little afraid of her brother.
Especially when he had a stern face.
But maybe because Vivian Sinclair was also here, she bravely refused to let go: “No, no p>
“No matter what sister-in-law comes today, Sister Sinclair is still mine p>
Julian Thorne rubbed his forehead helplessly.
He looked at Vivian Sinclair with a resentful gaze.
As if to say: Let’s see how you choose!
Vivian Sinclair was momentarily at a loss.
It was impossible to push away the adorable Stella.
But, she also couldn’t bear to see the disappointed look on Julian Thorne’s face.
She found herself in a bit of a dilemma, and never expected herself to become so popular!
As Vivian Sinclair was feeling torn, Julian Thorne raised an eyebrow: Really hesitating?
His face instantly darkened.
If not for Sylvia Joyce’s quick action, coming over and pulling Stella Thorne away, Julian Thorne would have already been ready to come and grab her himself.
Sylvia Joyce: “Be good, Star p>
“If you’re good, your Sister Sinclair won’t leave anymore and will always stay at Crestfall Villa to live with Star p>
“If you’re not good, your brother will hide Sister Sinclair away p>
“Oh, and you can’t call her Sister Sinclair anymore p>
“Remember, call her Sister-in-law p>
“Your sister-in-law is now part of our family, so you’ll have plenty of time in the future to be with her. Why don’t you give her up to your brother for today p>
“Be good, come with mom, mom will sit with Star today p>
Sylvia Joyce said this and successfully led Stella Thorne away.
Stella Thorne was a bit dazed.
“Sister-in-law p>
What is a sister-in-law?
However, mom said Sister Sinclair doesn’t have to leave anymore, and they became a family; this news made Stella Thorne extremely excited.
“Yay p>
The mother and daughter sat down closely together.
On the other side, Vivian Sinclair also successfully walked to Julian Thorne’s side, and sat in the chair he had already pulled out.
“Thank you p>
Vivian Sinclair, feeling nervous, politely thanked Julian Thorne.
Julian Thorne grasped her hand, his fingers tracing heavily across her palm.
“No need to thank me, wife p>
He replied through gritted teeth.
Vivian Sinclair instantly got goosebumps.
W-wife?
Did he just call her that so openly in front of everyone?
Didn’t he feel embarrassed?
Anyway, Vivian Sinclair wished she could bury her face.
Sylvia Joyce, seeing her like this, laughed heartily.
“Vivian, come, congratulations to you both p>
“No matter what, you’re now part of The Thorne Family p>
“We should get along well in the future p>
Vivian Sinclair quickly picked up her glass of juice, saying, “Yes… Thank you, madam. If I don’t do well in the future, please be understanding p>
This formal politeness even made the smile on Sylvia Joyce’s face freeze, and her lips twitched hard.
The child still couldn’t relax?
No matter the issues with Julian Thorne, Sylvia Joyce would never take it out on Vivian Sinclair.
After all, she herself was once a daughter-in-law.
So she completely understood Vivian Sinclair’s current feelings.
Sylvia Joyce smiled and winked: “Still calling me madam p>
“It’s time to call me mom p>
Vivian Sinclair blushed as she glanced at Julian Thorne.
Julian Thorne nodded at her.
Inside, Vivian Sinclair struggled for a few seconds before softly calling out, “M… Mom p>
Sylvia Joyce responded heartily: “Hey p>
“Good, good child p>
“Quick, bring out the gift I’ve prepared for my daughter-in-law to celebrate her calling me mom p>