The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 843

Even Vivian noticed the hostility in my tone. She stood up and walked over. "What's wrong, Selena? Are you feeling unwell? You look a bit pale."

"Mom, I'm fine." My expression and voice softened slightly when addressing my mother-in-law.

Lucille's already awkward expression turned even more grim. The light in her eyes dimmed, her lips trembled slightly, and her manicured fingers gripped the edge of her clothes so tightly her knuckles went white.

Vivian came over, gently touching my hand before wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "That's good. Your mother is here for The Post-Wedding Homecoming."

The Post-Wedding Homecoming?

It suddenly clicked.

No wonder Lucille had shown up at the Sterling Estate out of the blue. Today was the day I was supposed to return to my family's home after the wedding.

Tradition dictated that the bride's family should come to fetch her. Since I didn't have any other family left, Lucille had come to get me herself.

I nodded. "Okay, I understand."

Ignoring Lucille's embarrassed, uncomfortable expression, I turned to Vivian. "Mom, I'll go upstairs and get ready. I'll head back with Ferris shortly."

Throughout the entire exchange, I didn't say another word to Lucille or even spare her a second glance.

But even without looking at her, I could practically feel her humiliation.

I didn't care. Respect was earned, and so was embarrassment.

If Lucille hadn't done all those terrible things before, if she had acted like a real mother, or at the very least maintained a shred of dignity, she wouldn't be in this situation today.