MY UNKNOWN HUSBAND, VOLUME 2 - Season 5 Episode 23

“Vivi? Vivi…”

Hearing her mother’s cheerful call from outside her room, Vivian turned off her computer and took off her headphones.
The door creaked as Julie pushed it open. She strode in with a triumphant smile on her face and walked toward her daughter. She sat beside her and held her hand.

“Mr. Shi’s assistant was just here to deliver a message. The wedding will be held on January 23rd, the afternoon before Lunar New Year’s Eve. I’ve asked someone to do a fortunetelling about it. It’s a good day to get married.

My dear daughter, your dream will finally come true.” Julie held Vivian in her arms and patted her gently on the back. “My blood and tears were all worth it. When you marry Mr. Shi, my status in the Ye family will be higher. We can live a rich life forever.”

‘Yes, I’m going to marry John.

Even if the Shi family members don’t approve of me, I will be John’s wife. I will live in North Yard with him, not with his family.

What do I have to worry about?’

“Yes, Mom. I’m finally going to marry him. I’m finally going to marry the person I love,” Vivian answered.

She had loved John for so many years, and now he finally belonged to her.

Thinking of the pain she had endured over the years in the name of her love for John, Vivian could not help shedding tears.

She hugged her mother tightly as the back of her eyes stung and burned. As hot tears rolled down her cheeks and into her mouth, she found herself smiling. The salty taste in her mouth was a small price to pay for love and happiness.

“I can’t wait to be his wife.”

“Yes. My Vivi is going to be Mr. Shi’s wife.” Julie let go of her daughter and wiped away her tears. “Don’t cry. Tears will make you less pretty. You have to be the most beautiful bride in the world.”

“Okay.” Vivian raised her hand to wipe her tears. “I will be the most beautiful bride in the world.”

“Your father is very happy for you. He says he’s going to prepare a dowry for you. Your father is a proud man, so he will certainly prepare a rich dowry to let you marry into the Shi family.” The more Julie thought about it, the more excited she became. She had been with her daughter in weal and woe. The better treatment her daughter received, the more people would think highly of her.

Vivian said complacently, “Of course he is. After all, I’m going to marry John.”

“This is your time, dear. It doesn’t matter that Nina’s still alive and well on C Island. Mr. Shi’s first wife is legally dead now. You will marry him and become his second wife. You will have it better than I did. You will never be called a home-wrecker.” The word “home-wrecker” still left a bitter taste in Julie’s tongue. She never wanted to be called a home-wrecker even if it was true.

But it did not matter. She was now Mrs. Ye, and people didn’t dare to call her a home-wrecker to her face.

Even that ignorant woman Jessica now had to respectfully call her Mrs. Ye. She held the Ye family on the palm of her hand.

“Your father and I are very excited, Vivi. You’ll have another shot at taking back Ye Group’s power,” Julie continued with a sly smile.

“Noah’s in Spring City now. He’s far away from here, and he’s busy dealing with criminals every day. How can he have time to mind the family business? As for Henry, he has broken off his engagement to Vera. Without the support of her family, he can’t stand against us. Sooner or later, we will overthrow him.”

Julie had always thought that once things went smoothly, it would be easy for her to get rid of anyone who stood in her way.

She talked so excitedly that she ignored her surroundings.

That was why Vivian did not let her mother know about the bug she placed in Jessica’s necklace. She was afraid that if her mother spilled the beans one day, she would be in big trouble.

“Mom, keep your voice down. Walls have ears,” Vivian whispered and covered her mother’s mouth. “There are Henry’s spies in the house. Henry is also at home tonight. We’d better be careful.”

“Hmm.” Julie nodded her understanding. Vivian did not let go of her until she was sure that she would quit talking loudly.

“Henry, that bastard! How dare he arrange spies here?” Julie snapped.

“He’s not stupid. We are on guard against him, and he is also on guard against us.” Vivian had been cautious since she was a child. It did not matter whether Henry had spies or not.

She would do things neatly and always tie up loose ends. She would not give anyone a reason to find fault in her. Knock! Knock!

The sudden knock on the door made Julie almost jump out of her skin. She called out, “It’s late. Who is it?”

“Auntie, Vivian, it’s me.”

Speak of the devil; it was Henry.

Julie and Vivian immediately became vigilant.

“Henry?” Julie covered her mouth in slight panic. How long had he been standing outside? Did he overhear their conversation?

“Yes,”

Henry answered in a calm but emotionless voice.

Vivian tensed up. Had someone eavesdropped outside and told Henry what they heard?

Vivian exchanged looks with her mother, hinting at her to ask what Henry wanted.

“Why are you here?” Julie craned her neck nervously. She could see Henry’s shadow through the crack at the bottom of the door.

“Is Vivian there? I have something to discuss with her.” After saying that, Henry heard absolute silence. He added, “Dad asked me to be in charge of the wedding preparations for Mr. Shi and Vivian. Can you open up, please? I need to talk to Vivian.”

Julie and Vivian stared at each other with wide eyes. How could Howard leave such an important task to Henry?

Julie was about to get angry, but Vivian grabbed her by the wrist. Vivian shook her head at her and said softly, “It’s Dad’s idea. Don’t piss him off.”

“What does your father think he’s doing? How can he let others take charge of his daughter’s wedding?” Julie fumed with rage.

“Shh,” Vivian warned, looking over her mother’s shoulder at Henry’s shadow beneath the door. “Just vent in front of me. Don’t let Dad or Henry hear it. Henry is Dad’s son.”

“I know.” Julie waved her hand. She had to compromise for her future and her daughter’s. “Let’s just let him in.”

The mother and daughter walked to the door and opened it. Vivian smiled at him and said, “Come on in, Henry.”

“Thank you.” Henry was still in his suit. His hair was meticulously combed, and there was a kind smile on his face that did not reach his eyes.

Sitting on the sofa, Henry went straight to the point. “Mr. Shi called me and said that he wanted the wedding to be held in the Mist Water Park. He wants to know what you think.”

“The Mist Water Park?” Vivian echoed, stunned and confused.

Julie looked at her daughter and asked, “What’s wrong with the Mist Water Park? I think that venue is good. The river there is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It’s steaming this season. It’ll be beautiful.”

“But…” Vivian wanted to say something but stopped on second thought.

But john is terrified of water.’