The Daring Billionaire’s Wife novel (Vanessa and Dominic) novel Chapter 182

Aileen

As I wait by the open front doors with Meryl beside me and the staff behind me, the luxurious ride sent to pick up my adoptive parents and sister pulls in the front yard and the three of them step out, their jaws dropping at the towering building in front of them.

"You made it on time," I say to them with a smile.

"Why are we- How is- what?" My mother says, unable to blink and it isn't any different for my father Abigail.

Meryl and I glance at each other, trying to hide our smirks.

Even as they're led inside, they can't stop looking around while speechless.

"Now that you're here. I can tell you all about the man I'm getting married to. His name is Liam Richards."

"Who?" They all ask in unison.

"Actually, just read about him and his family. Afterwards, you can change into anything you like. There are several options to choose from. The staff will guide you. Now, if you will excuse me. I need to get ready because we'll be heading out soon."

And with that, I return to my dressing room, Meryl walking beside me.

"Did you see their faces?" She cackles.

"Of course I did."

"That was so satisfying to see after what they said to you last week!"

I only nod as I'm no longer too focused on that because looking at the time, I have to hurry. Mrs Richards should be here soon and she's very strict when it comes to punctuality. That's been the most difficult part about having her guide me during the wedding arrangements.

Just as I begin putting on my wedding dress, I sigh with relief, listing down all the things that have changed for me in the past three months, all because I met Liam.

Even though I still have no idea where my biological parents are, I'm still grateful for this beautiful moment and it's just the beginning.

Meryl stands by the door, taking pictures of me with delight as she holds back her tears and compliments my beauty.

Suddenly, she's pushed forward and almost falls face first when the door behind her is pushed open. I rush to help her up as we both look at the door, my mother and Abigail walking in excitedly.

"Why would you do something like that? Was it so difficult to just knock?" I shake my head at them.

"Oh, please, it's not like Meryl's dead," my mother says, looking at my wedding dress. "Are these real diamonds in your wedding dress?"

She steps away from the door without closing it, rushing to me so she can touch the diamonds but I take a step back.

"What are you two doing here?" I ask, my tone a little harsh.

"We just just read about the Richards family and couldn't finish because there was so much but that doesn't matter."

"This is huge because now we're filthy rich!" Abigail chimes in.

"That's right, sweetie. We're going to move to a new neighborhood, drive the most expensive cars and-"

"Wait a minute," I stop them. "How are you going to achieve all that?"

"What sort of stupid question is that?" My mother narrows her eyes. "Isn't it obvious? Now that you have access to everything, shouldn't you make this happen for us?"

"I think you misunderstood something. I'm not doing anything like that for you."

"You better listen to me clearly." She points at me with a glare. "I have raised you like my own daughter since you were four years old. Don't you dare show me how ungrateful you are! Now, I was just talking to your father and starting now, you'll take care of all our expenses and-"

"Didn't you hear what I just said?" I cut her off.

"I see you're trying to act smart with me." She raises the corner of her mouth with a bitter chuckle. "This isn't the part where you abandon us after making it big. We're going to get everything we want and you're going to make it happen."

"What's with all the noise in this room?" Mrs Richards suddenly pushes the door open, dressed in an elegant gown.

My mother and Abigail chuckle, recognizing her right away and trying to ease the tension.

"It's such a pleasure to meet you, Mrs Richards. I'm Patricia, Aileen's mother and this is Abigail, my daughter and Aileen's sister. It's quite funny that I only get to meet you on the wedding day."

As my mother holds out her hand for a handshake, Mrs Richards looks down at her hand with a blank expression, then walks past her and Abigail as she comes to me and Meryl.