Chapter 6
Vivian Sinclair froze upon hearing the words.
Subsequently, Simon Sinclair and Wendy Warren walked in.
Catherine stood by the doorway without any intention of entering, merely nodding at Vivian.
Vivian called out twice, “Dad, Mom p>
Simon: “Hmph, you still remember that I’m your father p>
Wendy, with a look of distress, came over to hold Vivian’s hand: “Vivian, Mom thought you truly didn’t recognize us anymore p>
Vivian: “How could that be? You’ve raised me for over twenty years, your nurturing is a debt greater than the sky, and it’s one I can never repay in this lifetime p>
Wendy’s tears rolled down as she grasped Vivian’s hand even tighter, “Then why haven’t you come home to see us for so long p>
“You even left a bank card last time, as if you wanted to sever all ties with us p>
“Vivian, you’ve been the apple of Mom’s eye since you were little, is this something that can be easily let go of p>
“How can you be so heartless p>
Vivian looked up at Catherine.
Seeing the trace of sadness on her face, Vivian quickly pulled her hand away.
She said politely, “Mom, I took Catherine’s place in life, it’s my fault for her p>
“From now on, please give all your love to her. As for me, I never deserved it p>
Upon hearing this, both Wendy and Simon’s expressions turned unpleasant.
Wendy: “You, are you still angry with your brother p>
“At that time, he couldn’t accept the truth, and that’s why he said those hurtful things p>
“In the year he’s been overseas, he almost cut all contact with the family… Vivian, can’t you forgive your brother p>
“Just yield a little to him, and you siblings can reconcile, restoring the bond you once had, wouldn’t that be nice p>
Seeing Vivian remain silent, Wendy felt as if her heart was being torn apart, clenching her chest repeatedly.
“You two are the bane of my life p>
Seeing her adopted mother like this, Vivian couldn’t deny the sadness she felt inside.
She once had an incredibly happy family.
A father who doted on her, a gentle and loving mother, and an overprotective brother.
At The Sinclair Family, she could command wind and rain, and was the rose nurtured by their own hands.
But suddenly one day, she found out she had taken someone else’s life to gain all of this.
And she was actually nothing.
Unable to accept the truth at once, she wanted to find her brother, closest to her since childhood, to seek a sense of validation, but she overheard him on the phone.
“Vivian Sinclair should have been an orphan, she made my real sister suffer in an orphanage for over twenty years p>
“It is Vivian Sinclair who owes The Sinclair Family p>
Elias’s words stabbed through Vivian like a sharp blade.
She fled in a sorry state.
The Grant Family’s attitude also changed due to her background, leaving Vivian unwelcome from both sides.
Coincidentally, her and Catherine’s birthdays were approaching.
Someone asked if The Sinclair Family would hold a grand celebration for the two young ladies.
Elias responded, “Vivian doesn’t deserve it p>
These words reached Vivian’s ears.
The Sinclair Family indeed held a grand birthday party, and formally announced to the public that Catherine was The Sinclair Family’s real daughter.
Vivian tactfully didn’t return home.
Wendy, however, called twice, while neither Simon nor Elias inquired about Vivian, as if she was no longer one of The Sinclair Family.
Afterward, Vivian returned to The Sinclair Family once.
She wanted to organize her possessions left at The Sinclair Family, most importantly her certificates and many of her sketches.
She also placed her savings accumulated over the years on a card and left it at The Sinclair Family, as a partial repayment.
Elias saw her moving things and sarcastically remarked, “Once you leave The Sinclair Family, you’re nothing p>
“Vivian Sinclair, you should return and make up to Catherine for everything you owe her p>
Vivian and Elias had a big argument.
It was their first major fight since childhood.
The quarrel was fierce, with both sides hurling hurtful words at each other.
Of course, Elias’s insults were harsher.
“With your temper, if you had grown up in the orphanage, you wouldn’t even compare to half of Catherine p>
“Vivian Sinclair, why don’t you look in the mirror and see what you truly are p>
Vivian: “What am I? In my brother’s eyes, I have always been ignorant and incompetent? Or is it my humble origins that make me unworthy of being your sister, Elias Sinclair p>
They parted on bad terms.
Vivian admitted she was deeply hurt.
Thus, it was absolutely impossible for her to yield to Elias!
Seeing Vivian’s attitude, Simon was very annoyed: “Enough, why speak with this white-eyed wolf p>
“We arranged such a good marriage into The Grant Family for her, see how she’s handling it now p>
“In just over a year, The Grant Family no longer cares about her p>
“Useless thing, let’s go p>
Wendy held Vivian’s hand tightly, unwilling to let go: “Vivian, although you’re not our biological daughter, you are truly The Grant Family’s Young Madam now p>
“You must hold onto this marriage p>
“With The Grant Family rising so rapidly, as long as you successfully bear children to secure your position, there will be no worries for the rest of your life p>
“Mom and Dad are all for your good, we won’t harm you, you must listen to Mom p>
Simon pulled Wendy away.
Catherine gave Vivian a glance and followed them out.
The room was left cold and desolate.
Vivian forced herself to pull together, quickly tidied her dispirited mood, and hurried out the door.
At the staircase landing, the eighteen-year-old maid Jasmine was standing there waiting for her.
“Young Madam, you’ve finally arrived p>
“You asked me to keep an eye on the Young Master’s moves tonight, not long ago, after leaving your room, he went to meet the female secretary he brought tonight p>
“They’re currently at the corner of the Rosengarde backyard p>
Vivian: “Let’s go p>
Tonight her sudden return had overshadowed Zoe Monroe, surely stirring jealousy and resentment in her.
And Vivian Sinclair was waiting for Austin Grant to be led away by the emotionally explosive Zoe Monroe.
Zoe Monroe is Austin Grant’s first love.
Seeing her wronged and upset, he would inevitably find a place to urgently comfort her.
Could these two not end up doing something under the flowers and moonlight?
As long as she exposes their affair face to face and makes a fuss.
Then she can tear things apart and propose a divorce!
The Grants have just gone public; they definitely don’t want the stock market to be shaken.
So, even if Austin Grant realizes he’s been calculated, he will certainly compromise.
Vivian Sinclair couldn’t hide her excitement, but just as she stepped into the back garden, she bumped into Old Madam Grant being pushed by Mrs. Archer coming her way.
“Vivian, where are you going p>
Vivian Sinclair stopped in her tracks and respectfully said, “Grandma, why are you here p>
Old Madam Grant took Vivian’s hand: “With such a big event at the Grant Family tonight, of course Grandma would come back p>
“But I heard you’re hospitalized for pregnancy preservation, so Grandma wasn’t in the mood, only made an appearance and came back to rest p>
“What’s wrong with your head? Come, let Grandma take a look p>
Vivian Sinclair ignored Jasmine’s anxious gaze and could only squat down to let Old Madam Grant check her wound.
Old Madam Grant’s face was full of pity: “Why did you get yourself so bruised up, child p>
Vivian Sinclair was a bit anxious: “Grandma, I have something to do, can you allow Vivian to p>
Saying that, Vivian Sinclair was about to get up and leave, but Old Madam Grant grabbed her tight.
“Vivian, accompany Grandma to the front courtyard first p>
Vivian Sinclair looked down doubtfully at Old Madam Grant.
“Grandma, could it be you p>
Is she intentionally stopping her?
Could she know what’s happening at Rosengarde?
Old Madam Grant held Vivian Sinclair’s hand tightly, her eyes red: “Dear child, once you take that step, there’s no turning back p>
“For your grievances, Grandma will make it right for you p>
“You need to think it through, do you really need to go p>
Vivian Sinclair understood.
Old Madam Grant deliberately came to intercept her, to cover for Austin Grant!
An endless sadness spread out of control in Vivian Sinclair’s heart.
Although Old Madam Grant is the only one in the Grant Family who cares about her.
But ultimately, she is Austin Grant’s grandmother.
Vivian Sinclair broke free from her hand.
“I’m sorry, Grandma p>
She didn’t want to worry the old lady either, but missing today’s opportunity, Vivian Sinclair didn’t know how much longer she would have to wait!
She resolutely headed quickly toward Rosengarde, getting closer to the wall. She even heard Zoe Monroe’s voice.
“Austin, be gentle p>
“It’s so hot p>
“Austin, have you ever touched her p>
“Austin, swear that I’m your only woman p>
Austin Grant replied in a low voice: “Zoe, I’ve always been true to you p>
“The heavens and the earth can be my witness, I want no other woman p>
Ambiguous sounds faintly transmitted, just as Vivian Sinclair was about to step in and expose them, there came a sudden shout from behind.
“Old Madam, what’s wrong p>
“Old Madam p>
“Young Madam, come quickly, Old Madam has fainted p>
Vivian Sinclair abruptly stopped.
One more step forward, and she could tear off Austin Grant’s gentle and considerate false face!
Expose their affair.
Revise the fact of his disloyalty to her.
If they don’t admit it, she still has a recording, can play it publicly, thereby completely ruining the night!
“Young Madam, please p>
“Young Madam, Old Madam is about to pass p>
Vivian Sinclair turned around and walked back toward where Old Madam Grant had collapsed.
Her steps grew heavier, and her heart sank like falling into an abyss.
“Grandma, Grandma p>
Old Madam Grant was truly fainted.
But now, in the entire back yard, there wasn’t another servant, only the few of them.
Mrs. Archer’s legs were weak with anxiety.
Vivian Sinclair calmly instructed Jasmine: “Go to the front courtyard and call for help quickly p>
She half-supported Old Madam Grant, and turned to look at the archway leading to Rosengarde behind her.
Even now, Austin Grant hadn’t appeared.
Too bad, after all, the snake was startled and the adulterers were let go!
Old Madam Grant’s condition was not good.
Dr. Archer, who is Mrs. Archer’s nephew, shook his head after examining Old Madam Grant’s body.
“Old Madam Grant’s cancer cells have spread throughout her body, including her brain p>
“Tonight she was stimulated and her emotions were unstable, which caused her to faint p>
“It’s best to comply with her wishes from now on, otherwise p>
Dr. Archer didn’t finish his sentence, but Mrs. Archer was already trembling with tears.
Upon hearing this, Vivian Sinclair realized that Old Madam Grant’s health had deteriorated to this extent!
Lillian Rivers suspiciously stared at Vivian Sinclair: “When the incident happened, only you few were in the backyard p>
“Why was she so stimulated to the point of fainting p>
“Was it because of you, Vivian Sinclair p>
“What on earth happened in the backyard p>