Then Vivienne took the time to explain in detail how she met Noah's mother for the first time looking rather disturbed by it. Anna burst out laughing which earned her a glare from Vivienne. "Sorry," said Anna as she tried to hold back her laughter. "Why are you so adorable? Is that something to be worried about?""Isn't it?" retorted Vivienne. "I left an awful impression on her.""And how do you know that you left a very bad impression on her? If it was so, why would she invite you to her birthday? Aren't you just overthinking it again? I really don't get it why you insist on making your own life so complicated and difficult.""I'm making my life difficult?" questioned Vivienne."Yes," replied Anna firmly. "Life is very simple. You keep on overthinking and making it complicated for yourself. You are dating Noah, his mother invited you to her birthday, and here you are thinking about what first impression you left on her. Just follow your heart and go. When did you become so rude? Whe
"Lina is getting prettier and prettier after the marriage."Angelina was pleased to hear the compliment from Jeanine and even touched her face. "I also think I'm getting prettier. But I still can't compete with you, Jean. I wanna age as gracefully as you. Oh, I am so envious."Jeanine smiled at her, "You sure know how to talk. But be careful, what if my sister got jealous of you complimenting me?"Jennifer sat down with the two of them and said, "I'm not jealous. Not at all. I agree with her very much. Sometimes, I am also envious of you, Jean. You better be careful. What if your son's wife felt unsettled seeing that her mother-in-law is more beautiful than her?"Jeanine laughed it off while Angelina thought about this seriously before sharing her view, "I don't think that's possible. My Vivi isn't the type to be envious of others. And she also has a very steady personality. She doesn't like comparing with others."Both Jeanine and Jennifer looked at her with bright eyes. Angelina shu
"Okay, let's not discuss these disturbing things," said Jennifer as she couldn't handle the solemn mood because of her restless personality that hadn't changed even if she was already old enough to be a grandmother. "Angie, tell me. Do you think Noah will bring Vivienne with him?""The question is not that whether Noah will bring her or not, the question is, whether Vivienne will be willing to come with him," Angelina said reasonably as she understood the situation better the two ladies who were eager to meet Noah's girlfriend. "Why? Why won't she wanna come?" questioned Jeanine. She didn't think Vivienne had a reason to refuse. Angelina gave them both a subtle look and sighed, "Who asked you to catch her when she was trying to sneak away on the morning after my wedding?"Jeanine and Jennifer froze when they heard this question."No way. She won't come just because of that?" Jennifer was in disbelief as she didn't think there was a reason to avoid them because of such a small matter
Vivienne woke up on Saturday feeling refreshed. Maybe because she was looking forward to today, her insomnia didn't act up. Surprisingly, she slept like a baby last night and was feeling too good. She planned to pamper herself a little today for the occasion as she couldn't be casual about it. Vivienne took her sweet time to indulge in a ritual of self-care that felt both luxurious and grounding. She started with a long, hot bath, adding scented bath oils that filled the room with the delicate aroma of jasmine and sandalwood. As she sank into the water, she let the warmth soothe her muscles, easing away the day's tension and clearing her mind for the day ahead.After her bath, she wrapped herself in a plush robe and sat at her vanity. She applied a hydrating mask to her face, letting it refresh her skin while she carefully selected the makeup that would best complement her outfit.Since Noah said it was just a small family gathering, she wasn't a little uncertain about her outfit ev
Noah arrived at her door, looking as effortlessly handsome as ever, his smile immediately easing some of her tension. "Hey, babes! What's the emergency? I'm at your service."Vivienne held his hand and dragged him inside. Noah let her do whatever she wanted and easily followed her back to her bedroom. He couldn't help but tease her when he noticed where they were heading, "Oh? Are we going to the bedroom?"Noticing his teasing gaze, Vivienne wanted to roll her eyes at him, "Don't get ahead of yourself." Noah chuckled. When he entered the bedroom and saw the clothes scattered around the bed, he finally understood what was happening."You called for a fashion emergency?" he teased lightly, raising an eyebrow at the sight of her room."Yes, I did. And I expect you to take this very seriously," Vivienne replied, her voice a mix of determination and nerves."Okay," he agreed. "But what exactly is the occasion? I mean, I need to know where you are going so I can offer my sincere help.""Ha
"You look ravishing," complimented Noah with a teasing smile playing on his lips but it was quite obvious that he was just trying to change the topic right now. Vivienne didn't really care though. If she had anything against his past, she would have never agreed to be with him. But she really didn't feel anything about it. Although she had failed, it didn't mean she hadn't tried dating in these years. However, the experience was something she didn't want to recall.And she had already noticed that Noah seemed even more unwilling to talk to her about his failed relationship. She was actually very curious about it and this curiosity was only increasing the more he tried to avoid it. She wanted to be understanding and she knew that knowing too much might make her upset but the itch in her heart was just not settling down."What time is it? And when should we leave?" questioned Vivienne. Seeing that it was only a little over 2 o'clock, Vivienne was stumped. She laughed awkwardly, "It see
Vivienne didn't exactly know where Noah's parents lived. So, it was surprising to her when they spent over an hour on the road. "How far does your parent live?""Quite far from your place," replied Noah seriously without turning his head to look at her. "It is indeed quite far from my place," agreed Vivienne."We are here," announced Noah as he finally drove into the driveway making Vivienne nervous.Vivienne stood nervously at the entrance of Noah’s parents' home, a beautiful, elegant house that exuded warmth and sophistication. The evening sun casted a soft glow on the garden, highlighting the perfectly manicured hedges and colorful flowerbeds. The Sullivan house seemed to welcome her with open arms, but Vivienne felt the weight of her nerves pressing on her chest despite its inviting exterior.Noah stood by her side, looking relaxed and at ease. He reached over and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, flashing his easygoing smile that somehow always managed to calm her down. “You’r
Vivienne didn't expect the atmosphere here to be so relaxed and warm that she didn't feel embarrassed. Her nervousness had long flown away and now, her smile had become more natural. Angelina took it upon herself to accompany Vivienne so that she wouldn't feel strange."I'm surprised you came," said Angelina making Vivienne look at her."Why?""The Vivienne I knew would definitely be sitting at home hesitating whether to take this step or not.""I did that in the past two days and finally decided to look for my life coach.""Life coach?" questioned Angelina as she raised her brow at Vivienne in curiosity. "Who is it?""It's a woman who fell in love with my dad."Angelina gave a look of sympathy on her face, "Poor her. How did she fall for him? Is she able to hold on until now?"Vivienne didn't think that Angelina was looking down at her father. In fact, Angelina knew her father very well and understood his character too. She was also aware of how much he loved Vivienne's mother and la