Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband-Chapter 1101: Shadows in Pairs Beneath the Moon (Jinling End)
In the blink of an eye, little Vivi turned three and was old enough to start kindergarten.
Little Vivi was lively, adorable, with a sweet tongue, and she looked like a little milk bun, making her loveable to everyone.
Justin Xavier took little Vivi to meet someone, and that was Vivi’s grandmother, Laura Xavier.
Leah Thorne did not oppose to Vivi meeting Laura Xavier; all the past grievances had dissipated like smoke, and she had moved on. She shouldn’t sever the familial bond between Vivi and her grandmother.
Laura Xavier had been recuperating in the sanatorium these past years, and her health had been deteriorating. Only when Vivi visited did she smile.
Laura Xavier loved Vivi dearly. Before Vivi came, she would have the housemaid take her to the supermarket to personally pick out gifts for Vivi.
Vivi loved her grandmother too, cuddling in Laura Xavier’s arms every visit, chirping delightful stories that amused Laura Xavier into laughter.
The sun shone brightly that day as Vivi visited Laura Xavier in the sanatorium once more.
While on the way, an impish little boy suddenly jumped out and rudely said, "You must be Vivi, coming to see your grandma again?"
Vivi nodded, "Yes~"
"Vivi, my grandma says your grandma is not a good person; she’s just an old hag!" the little boy said with attitude.
Vivi’s adorable face immediately turned cold, indicating her anger as she softly retorted, "You’re lying! My grandma is not an old hag!" 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
"I’m not lying; my grandma says your grandma used to do many bad things, almost causing harm to your mama and nearly hurting you!"
Vivi furrowed her brow, her big eyes rolling around, "I don’t believe what your grandma says. If she likes talking bad behind people’s backs, then it shows she’s a gossiper!"
Vivi turned and walked away.
The boy panicked; he simply wanted to find a sense of presence before Vivi. With Vivi ignoring him, he reached out and pushed Vivi, "Your grandma is an old hag!"
Vivi stumbled and fell to the ground with a splash.
At that moment, Laura Xavier had just come out. Seeing Vivi hadn’t arrived yet, she came out looking for her, only to see Vivi had fallen.
Laura Xavier turned pale, pushing her wheelchair forward, "Vivi! Vivi, are you alright? Someone! Someone, come here!"
Laura Xavier didn’t care about her paralyzed legs, reaching out to lift Vivi, but unfortunately, she toppled out of the wheelchair, awkwardly sitting on the ground.
"Vivi, don’t be afraid, grandma will hold you." Laura sat there, reaching to hug Vivi and nervously checking if Vivi was hurt, "Vivi, did you hurt anywhere? Quickly tell grandma!"
Vivi burst into tears, rubbing her eyes with tiny fists as golden beans fell continuously.
Laura Xavier was very anxious, "Vivi, what’s the matter...?"
Vivi opened her little palm, sadly sobbing, "Grandma, I broke the chocolate I brought for you."
Laura Xavier froze, seeing a heart-shaped chocolate lying in Vivi’s palm, broken in half.
Vivi came to give her chocolate.
That’s why Vivi was crying.
Laura Xavier looked at the little milk bun in her arms, Vivi’s eyes resembled Justin Xavier’s, a true part of the Xavier family line. Laura remembered almost causing Leah Thorne to miscarry years ago, and how close Vivi was to never reaching this world.
She had made countless mistakes.
Having lived most of her life, she felt always muddling through, but with this vibrant little life entering her world, filling it with laughter and warmth, remorse and guilt surged within her.
Laura Xavier’s eyes turned red, wet with tears, as she reached to touch Vivi’s little head, "Vivi, actually... actually grandma did many bad things in the past..."
"That’s okay," Vivi interrupted Laura, "Mama said everyone makes mistakes, but as long as you recognize and correct them, it’s alright. We should all look forward."
Leah Thorne...
Did Leah Thorne really say that?
Vivi peeled off the candy wrapping from the chocolate and put half into Laura Xavier’s mouth, "Grandma, in my eyes, you’re the best grandma in the world, I love you~ Chocolate is sweet, isn’t it~?"
Chocolate has always been an expression of love, something young girls receive along with flowers, but Laura Xavier had never received it her whole life.
Now, the rich taste of chocolate spread in her mouth, a faint bitterness surpassed by sweet sensations, sweetness reaching her heart’s tip, as Laura held Vivi tightly with tears streaming down and nodded, "Yes, sweet, really sweet, grandma loves you too."
She felt truly healed in that moment in her life.
.....
Vivi bounced out of the sanatorium, Justin Xavier and Leah Thorne were waiting outside.
"Daddy, Mama~" Vivi ran over.
Justin Xavier swiftly lifted Vivi into his arms, Leah Thorne picked up a towel to wipe the sweat from Vivi’s forehead, "Vivi, did you have fun today?"
"Yes, had lots of fun." Vivi nodded happily.
"Then let’s go home," Justin Xavier easily held Vivi with one arm, extended the other big hand, and clasped Leah Thorne’s delicate hand.
The family of three walked home together.
Tonight, the moonlight was beautiful, neon lights dazzling in the night, couples holding hands filled the streets.
Vivi looked at her mama, "Mama, are you going abroad once? I heard Auntie Goldie said you’re going to attend Milan Fashion Week."
In these two years, Leah Thorne hadn’t fully returned; she occasionally attended some business events. Now with Vivi starting kindergarten, her return was imminent.
Madame Goldie was eagerly sharpening her knife for this day and could hardly wait to schedule Milan Fashion Week.
Milan Fashion Week’s chief editor also had ties with Leah Thorne, making it difficult to decline.
Justin Xavier squeezed her soft hand, "Honey, are you traveling for work?"
Nearby was food street, Leah Thorne already smelled appetizing aromas but didn’t want to eat, instead feeling nauseous, wanting to vomit.
Milan Fashion Week, probably out of the question.
Madame Goldie aged only convinced it was easier with Vivi in school, yet...
Knew the truth, Madame Goldie might cry.
At that moment, Vivi fussed about getting down, and the babysitter took Vivi ahead to play.
Leah Thorne looked at Justin Xavier, smiling with curved eyes, "Honey, lately, I really crave something sour."
"Sour?" Justin Xavier glanced at the food stalls, "What you want, I’ll buy it for you right now. Stand still, don’t wander."
He turned to buy.
"..." This man is really muddled at the moment.
"Honey!" Leah Thorne called him.
Justin Xavier stopped in his tracks.
"Come back!"
Justin Xavier ran back, "What’s wrong?"
Leah Thorne took his big hand, slowly guiding it onto her still-flat belly.
Justin Xavier immediately realized something, his eyes lifting in shock to meet the dazzling sparkle in Leah Thorne’s eyes.
Leah Thorne coyly looked at him, "Honey, there’s already a little Young Master Xavier here; would you like me to give you a son~
Under the moon, shadows pair, words exchanged
(End of Justin and Leah’s story)
