Three Years Forgotten, Why Go Crazy When I Say Goodbye? novel Chapter 351

With that, she pointed to her ankle. "But Mommy didn't mean it. Look, Mommy's foot is hurt, and she's in a lot of pain. I didn't snap at you on purpose. Can you forgive me?"

Because Toby was just a little boy, he was easily placated by her sweet words. His anger faded as he wiped his tears and nodded. "I can."

Vivienne let out a silent breath of relief and seized the opportunity. "If Daddy comes home later and tries to argue with Mommy, you have to be on my side, okay?"

Toby looked confused. "Why would Daddy argue with you?"

Losing her patience slightly, she brushed off the question. "Just some grown-up work stuff. You wouldn't understand even if I told you. All you need to remember is that it isn't Mommy's fault."

Toby nodded earnestly. "Don't worry, Mommy. I'll definitely help you. I won't let anyone bully you."

Vivienne smiled in satisfaction and patted his head. "Good boy, that's my son. Always remember, Mommy is the one who loves you the most in this entire world. Go on now, go have some candy."

"Really? I can have candy?" Toby couldn't believe his ears. Sweets were strictly banned in their house. Usually, he had to cry for hours or do a mountain of chores just to earn a single piece. He never expected it to be this easy today.

"How many pieces can I have?" he pressed eagerly.

"As many as you want," Vivienne replied, wearing the perfect mask of a doting mother.

"Really? You're the best, Mommy!" Toby spun around her in pure joy.

Vivienne chuckled, waving him off. "Go on. Tell the nanny to get them for you."

Seeing his utter indifference, Vivienne bit her lip in resentment. But with no other options, she trailed after him, limping her way up the stairs.

When she reached the study, she found the door firmly shut. It was painfully clear that Julian had absolutely no intention of speaking to her.

A wave of sheer indignation swelled in Vivienne's chest. When had she ever been treated with such coldness? For the past few decades, no matter where she went, she had always been the center of the universe. If anyone was giving the cold shoulder, it was her. Who dared treat her like this?

Ultimately, she blamed Willow. It was all that woman's fault she was stuck in this suffocating predicament.

Still, she had to fix the crisis staring her in the face. Taking a deep breath, she knocked gently on the door. "Julian? Can I come in?"