The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 882

The Matriarch's Memorial?

The realization hit me like a splash of cold water.

No wonder Vivian was so insistent on having us back at the estate tonight.

The actual anniversary of his grandmother's passing wasn't today. But with the holidays approaching, the estate would be packed with guests, making it difficult to hold a quiet memorial. His parents must have moved the date up by a few days.

And that day was today.

Exactly a year ago, I had returned to The Sterling Estate with Ferris for the exact same dinner.

But this year, with all the chaos over the past few days, I had completely lost track of time and forgotten something so important.

"Mom, Ferris and I are already on our way out. We'll be right there," I interjected before she could finish.

After I married Ferris, his grandmother was the one who doted on me the most. I was right by her side when she passed away, holding her hand as she took her final breath. There was no way I would miss her memorial.

Vivian's voice instantly brightened into a warm laugh. "Oh, Selena, you're there! Alright, sweetheart, I'll be waiting for you two. But don't rush too much. Ferris, drive carefully."

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll make sure Selena gets home safely," Ferris assured her.

He hung up and looked at me, giving me an exaggerated blink. "See, honey? I wasn't lying. Mom and Dad are really waiting for you."

I didn't bother arguing with him anymore. The elevator chimed as we hit the basement. I stepped out, and Ferris hurried after me, rushing ahead to pull the car door open for me.