Chapter 57
Austin’s footsteps suddenly halted. He stared at the stiff Vivian in his arms with a mix of fear and a hint of wariness.
When he spoke, his voice trembled slightly, something even Austin himself hadn’t noticed: “What are you talking about p>
Seeing Austin’s nervous look as if his heart was about to leap out, Vivian coldly laughed in her mind a hundred times.
Does he also have moments of fear?
What is he afraid of?
Afraid that I would discover the truth of his and Zoe’s scheme of making me pregnant?
Afraid that I would no longer willingly be the tool to protect the unborn child with my life for him and Zoe?
Or is he afraid that his own ugly and wicked face would be exposed to the world, letting everyone see what a vile and sinister person Austin Grant really is?
Vivian resisted the urge to curse out loud and replied coldly: “You’ve fed me abortion drugs, do you think you still deserve to be the father of the children p>
Upon hearing this, Austin visibly let out a sigh of relief.
He thought Vivian still knew nothing.
But in reality, the one who knew nothing was him.
When they returned to the hall, Austin carefully placed Vivian on the sofa.
He knelt on the carpet, reaching out to touch Vivian’s belly.
Vivian raised her hand to swat it away.
“What do you think you’re doing p>
She stared at Austin with a guarded look, as if facing a great enemy.
Rather, Austin felt quite pleased.
The more she protected herself like this, didn’t it prove even more that the unborn child was indeed safe and sound?
Moreover, Vivian’s growing maternal instinct made Austin feel gratified.
She really was a suitable mother.
Although the child was the bloodline of him and Zoe, Vivian was unaware of the truth, and she was using her life to protect the twins in her belly.
This made Austin very satisfied.
“Vivian, I just wanted to feel the babies p>
“Are they… okay p>
Vivian, with a cold expression, said: “Don’t you know whether they’re okay or not p>
“If the child suffers any harm in the future because of the abortion drug, Austin, I will come to collect the debt with my life p>
Her cold gaze fixed on him unwaveringly.
It made Austin’s heart shiver.
“Vivian, can’t we have a proper conversation for once p>
“Why must we always be at odds p>
“Is it just because of Zoe’s existence that you hate me this much p>
Vivian: “So, should I be magnanimous and tolerant, allowing you to have a respectable wife in the household and mistresses outside p>
“Austin, if you wanted a wife like that, I’m sorry you married the wrong person p>
Hearing her speak so bluntly for the first time, it became difficult for Austin to maintain his feigned gentlemanly and gentle demeanor.
He stood up with a ’whoosh p>
His face was full of rage: “Enough! I told you, there has always been nothing between Zoe and me p>
“Vivian Sinclair, stop using your filthy mind and eyes to judge others, and besides, it was you who owed Zoe in the first place p>
“I merely took better care of her a few times to atone for your sins p>
“If you insist on speculating everything with your jealous heart, in the end, the only thing that will be destroyed is your own life p>
“And,” Austin bent down and pinched Vivian’s face, “what do you want now p>
“Gia has been sent abroad because of you p>
“Mother is also locked in the attic upstairs because of you, not allowed to take a single step out p>
“This family has made enough concessions for you, aren’t you satisfied yet p>
“Do you have to see this family completely torn apart before you are content p>
Vivian watched him keep barking and no longer paid attention.
When a person feels more guilty, they argue more irrationally.
Only Austin himself knew the ghosts in his heart.
Faced with Vivian’s cold response, Austin became even more furious.
He kicked the sofa askew with one foot and stormed upstairs in anger.
Vivian got up to leave but was stopped by Butler Denton: “Young Madam, I’m sorry. You cannot leave p>
“Sir instructed that you should start learning how to manage the house properly. He also wants you to stop going out whenever you please, and to start carefully nurturing the pregnancy p>
Does this mean she would be completely confined to the old house?
Vivian didn’t argue with Uncle Denton.
Since she suspected upon returning that she might not leave the old house so easily.
So she just wanted to test the waters a bit earlier.
Upon realizing she indeed couldn’t leave, she said: “Can I go to the car to retrieve my phone p>
But Uncle Denton already had it in his hands: “Young Madam, is this what you’re referring to p>
It seemed her car was also under control.
Vivian’s face darkened, and she grabbed her phone, preparing to return to her room.
Butler Denton immediately gestured: “Young Madam, please go to the second floor p>
“We’ve already tidied up your room, and look forward to you returning to your own bedroom p>
Does this mean she can’t even stay in the guest room on the first floor?
Theodore wants her back in her rightful place.
Vivian Sinclair did not expect her father-in-law Theodore Grant to be so forceful about these trivial matters!
But she is by no means a puppet to be manipulated.
Moreover, any room Zoe Monroe has stayed in, anything she has touched, including that filthy man Austin Grant, Vivian wants nothing to do with them.
Vivian looked at Uncle Denton, did not verbally resist, and said, “I think I should move to the small villa to accompany Grandma. Maybe her health will improve faster p>
After speaking, she turned and walked towards the small villa, and Butler Denton’s face changed instantly.
Why doesn’t the Young Madam follow the rules?
Uncle Denton immediately reported this matter to Theodore.
Theodore’s brows furrowed upon hearing the news.
This daughter-in-law is indeed not as easy to handle as he anticipated.
She dares to sever ties with The Sinclair Family and openly defy him. It’s unclear who gave her such confidence.
But since she returned, she’d better not think of leaving The Grant Family again.
As for the future, if she can dutifully fulfill her role as the daughter-in-law of The Grant Family, he’s willing to give her another chance to assume the dignity her status affords.
The Sinclair Family, in turn, will show her some goodwill.
The apparent harmony between the two families cannot be destroyed by her hand.
But if she refuses to comply p>
Theodore doesn’t mind using drastic methods once Vivian bears two grandsons.
Theodore turned and made another call to Austin Grant.
“I’m giving you three days p>
“If you two can’t reconcile, report to the construction site on the outskirts p>
“And that Miss Monroe will disappear silently from Ardis p>
“Austin Grant, this is your last chance p>
Vivian successfully moved into the small villa.
Although she didn’t go to the main house, she stayed, and Grandma was the happiest person.
Her mood improved, and she even ate more than half a bowl of liquid food.
Mrs. Archer also said, “Young Madam, you’re the most filial one p>
“If only you and the Young Master could make peace, Old Madam would be even happier p>
Old Madam Grant also looked at Vivian expectantly, “Vivian, you wouldn’t let Grandma die with regrets, would you p>
“Grandma just wants the two of you to be well while I’m still alive p>
“This family can’t be messy anymore p>
Vivian sighed helplessly, “Grandma, I will try my best p>
Old Madam Grant chuckled, “My good granddaughter-in-law, Grandma knew you’re the least worrisome one p>
After promising Old Madam Grant, Vivian returned to her room and texted Jasmine.
“How did that task I asked you to do go p>
Jasmine quickly replied: “Rest assured, Young Madam. Before Gia Grant boarded the plane, I texted her saying Liam Spencer is about to get engaged in the next few days p>
“She couldn’t hold back and got off the plane p>
“Luckily, the Grant Family people left after escorting her into customs, so they don’t know she didn’t actually leave the country p>
“She’s been hiding in a hotel and hasn’t come out, and she even used me as a servant for two days p>
“Tomorrow is the engagement banquet, it seems she’s definitely going to cause a scene p>
The last time Gia Grant framed and got herself into trouble and ended up drinking spiked wine and messing around with that playboy Liam Spencer all night.
Although the scandals at the banquet involving Gia Grant caused quite a stir later, Gia Grant’s reputation was indeed damaged.
The marriage The Grant Family had planned for Gia Grant had to be put on hold.
Now, the young elites in Ardis and even those from prestigious families avoid Gia Grant.
Families of lower status are also not considered by The Grant Family.
So they intended to send her abroad, hoping after a few years when everyone’s forgotten this matter, Gia Grant could return to marry again.
However, Vivian knew that Gia Grant wouldn’t be satisfied with being sent abroad, stuck in a quagmire alone?
Meanwhile, Liam Spencer, who had wronged her, could keep a low profile and even enjoy a perfectly matched engagement.
So Vivian revealed the secret engagement of the Spencer Family to Gia Grant.
As expected, Gia Grant was enraged and got off the plane.
If she’s going to cause a scene, Vivian hopes Gia Grant makes it big.
Vivian quickly texted Jasmine back: “Whatever she plans to do, support her in secret p>
“And when the time is right, pass this information to your father p>
Jasmine Tanner’s dad is Lillian Rivers’ trusted aide.
A mother and daughter are connected; how could Lillian Rivers not care about the immense trouble her precious daughter caused?
After getting Jasmine’s reply, Vivian deleted all the conversations clean.
She whispered softly, “Gia Grant, you better not disappoint me p>