My dear lawyer

William didn't have to go abroad, because the woman who ran away had already come back.

However, the reason wasn't what he expected. That woman was going to be engaged to another man.

It was such a great irony, but not surprising. But she was too naive.

William's intense dark eyes were sparkling in the darkness, stony.

"What did you say? You're getting engaged?" Selina's deafening voice almost shattered the glass wall, let alone Vivian, who was so close to the phone.

Her eardrums were almost broken. "Selina, you don't need to shout. I'm not deaf. But I may go deaf if you keep yelling at me like this."

"Eh? No way. Are you really going to be engaged to John? You just went abroad for such a short time. How could you develop such an unwavering relationship? Did you have an illusion caused by the overabundance of dopamine?" Selina felt it was incredible and even pinched her thigh. Ouch, it hurts!

It wasn't a dream. Vivi was really going to be engaged to John.

Vivian groped for the bracelet on her wrist subconsciously. But she suddenly remembered that it had been taken off. She withdrew her fingers and placed them on her thigh.

Vivian said calmly, "Yes, we're going to get engaged. I've made up my mind. I'm happy when I'm with John."

That bracelet was a gift from William. That day, their relationship was as usual. But it had changed in just a few months.

Even when she was insulted by Angie or misunderstood by William, she didn't take it off. However, that bracelet would remind her how silly she was in the past four years.

The accessory even messed her up. As a result, she directly took it off, a farewell to the past between her and John.

If Vivian married John, she wouldn't have anything to do with that man again.

"It seems that you've made up your mind. When will you come back? How is Roe's operation?" Selina suddenly realized Vivi hadn't mentioned Roe at all after chatting for so long. It was weird. She asked anxiously, "Does anything happen to Roe? Vivi, answer me."

"No. Roe is fine. We'll be back in a week," Vivian answered, clutching her hands. She didn't want Selina to be worried or argue with Angie again. She had already caused them too much trouble. As long as she married John, all disputes would come to an end.

Selina was relieved. "I was almost scared to death. I thought something bad had happened. Luckily, the operation was a success."

"Yes, but he has to have another operation one year later." It was also the last chance for Roe. Vivian decided that she wouldn't shrink anymore for her child, not for herself.

"Why? I thought he only needed one operation." Confused, Selina was waiting for his company.

"Yes," Vivian answered softly. Seeing that the nurse hired by John went downstairs, she immediately said to her friend, "Selina, I'd better go. Roe wakes up."

"Hello? Vivi, I haven't finished yet..." Then the call ended. Selina pursed her lips, her heart full of questions. Why did she feel Vivi hung up to avoid her?

This time, William was completely out. There was no chance of winning over Vivi's heart. She was going to get engaged. She must seize a chance to mock William, to revenge her precious car damaged.

On the highway, a car accelerated to 120 miles in a 30 zone and crashed directly to the head of her car. Luckily she wore the seat belt at that time; otherwise, she would have been thrown out.

The most irritating thing was that the driver just left and abandoned his broken car.

Vivian put down the phone and asked, "Is Roe awake?"

In fact, Roe was still in a semi-coma after being rescued from the hospital. He seldom woke up. If it weren't for the doctor assurance that Roe was fine just in the dire need of rest, she would have had a grudge against Angie. "He just wakes up. He wants to see you, Miss Vivian," the nurse hurried to answer with a nod.

Vivian scooted up the stairs. Roe stared at the doorway, his eyes half open. At the sight of her figure, he cheered up at once.

Vivian rushed over, not letting him move. "Roe, my good boy. Your haven't recovered yet. Tell mom if you want anything. Don't get up."

"Mommy, I had a dream. I dreamed that you abandoned Roe." His brilliant eyes fixed on Vivian, sparkling. What a pitiful expression.

Heartbroken, Vivian reached out to stroke his small face. His cute chubby face suddenly shrunk, exposing his small chin. He looked more handsome but less cute.

But it added poignancy. "How could that be possible? Roe is my most beloved treasure. I won't lose my Roe, even if I lose the whole world."

"Great! Mommy, can you hug me?" He hadn't been in her arms for a long time.

When people were sick, they were at the most vulnerable time and badly in need of care, let alone a child who had just had an operation. He lacked a sense of security and became clingier to Vivian.

Vivian hugged him carefully, after hearing that. The feeble boy became lighter than before. As a mother, Vivian felt painful, as if a knife was piercing her heart. She wished she could suffer the pain for Roe. "Roe, my sweetheart, when you get better, mommy will take you home."

She knew that Roe didn't like staying abroad, so she took the risk to go back with John not only for the engagement, but also for a better recuperating environment foe Roe.

His small body couldn't withstand the illness anymore.

"Really? Great! Cough, cough, cough." Roe was so excited that he choked by accident.

The sudden roars of coughing terrified Vivian. Her body shivering, Vivian asked with a pale look, "Roe, Roe, are you okay? I'm going to call a doctor."

Before she got up, her shirt was tugged by a small hand. Vivian paused and looked back at him.

"Mommy, I'm fine. I just, cough, choked accidentally." Roe was reluctant to leave Vivian. He said with guilt. If he was as healthy as his fellows, his mommy didn't need to worry about him.

They didn't need to stay in a foreign country.

####Chapter 297 Attitude of John's Mother

Vivian was careful. After making sure that Roe didn't cough anymore, she sat back. When she read his guilt on his face, her heart suddenly hurt. She stroked his cheeks and comforted gently, "Roe, you need to remember that mommy love you the most." "Mommy..." Roe muttered. His body was too weak. It was already the limit for him to say so many words after waking up. His eyelids were drooping.

Of course, Vivian knew he was sleepy. She laid his head on the pillow carefully, pulled up the sheet, and said, "Roe, you take a rest. I promise I won't leave. When you wake up, you'll see mommy."

"OK." Roe glanced at Vivian, reluctant to sleep. But he still closed his eyes obediently.

Vivian didn't leave. She lay on her side to accompany Roe, her smooth hands stroking his scattered hair. Smelling her, Roe felt cozy and warm and fell asleep gradually.

One week flew. It was time to return home

Concerned about Roe's health, John even hired one of the doctors who did the operation to go back with them. If there was an emergency, the doctor would be a great help.

Knowing that, Vivian was moved and more determined to marry John.

However, things didn't go on so smoothly. John's parents were opposed to the engagement when they knew their future daughter-in-law, abandoned by her parents, was not from a decent family with only an elderly grandmother.

Later, since their son was in his 30s and hated to be pressured to get married, they were afraid that he was gay. So, as long as the candidate was a lady with a blameless record, they would agree to the marriage.

However, they heard that the woman from a poor family had a son. So they fiercely opposed the engagement.

John had a gentle and easy-going personality. But as for his relationship, he was stubborn. His mother was too annoyed to eat for a few days but surrendered in the end.

""You're Vivian."

"Miss Reina, I'm Vivian. I'm glad to meet you." Vivian looked at the noble and elegant woman and knew his mother didn't like her. For the sake of John, she greeted Vivian reluctantly.

Of course, she didn't like Vivian. Based on her current condition, even an ordinary family wouldn't accept the engagement, let alone this high-class one. They cared about dignity more.

But if John insisted, she wouldn't give up so easily. Otherwise, she was failing him.

Reina flickered over Vivian and looked away. She was indeed a beautiful girl. Unfortunately, she got married once and had a son. That was unacceptable.

"You know whether I'm glad or not. Nowadays, young girls don't understand what love is. Only one false move, their whole life collapses. It won't be so simple..."

"Mom!" Hearing his mother's accusation against Vivian, John furrowed slightly with anger and reminded her emphatically, "It's the first time Vivi comes to our home. Don't scare her. She's your future daughter-in-law." "Alas, I did it for your own good." Hearing her obedient son's offensive words, Reina felt annoyed inwardly and disliked Vivian more.

Before she married John, Vivian had already caused a disagreement between the mother and son. What if they got married? Probably, she would dominate the family!

Vivian wasn't a fool. Of course, she understood Reina's subtext. Her first visit pushed John into a dilemma, which wasn't her intention. She gently pulled John, who was about to argue.

Vivian shook her head and suggested him to stop defending. What he was about to say would make things worse.

John also understood. But he hated to see her suffer a little. He did promise to protect her for all his life. But now, his parents were opposed to the engagement.

"Miss Reina, it's indeed my fault. I should have visited you earlier. Our engagement is hasty. We still need your help."

Her humble words were somewhat pleasing to the ear. Reina softened her position slightly. As long as the engagement was postponed, there must be a chance to cancel it. She must try every means.

She would never let this woman become her family member. "Save the chitchat. Alright, I'll help you. It's okay to delay your engagement for a few days, right?"

"No."

"Yes."

Of course, "No" came from John. Vivi finally agreed to marry him. He yearned to tell the whole world right now. He had already shown respect for them by not being engaged in advance. Vivian didn't want to ruin John's relationship with his mother. It wasn't a big deal to wait for several more days.

Reina definitely chose Vivian's answer and said with a false amicable look, "Deal."

She paused and then said to John suddenly, "Oh, John, by the way, your dad will come home tonight. Remember to eat at home. You went abroad for about half a month. We thought you wouldn't come back." Reina only talked to John, excluding Vivian on purpose. It was a deliberate attempt to get her back off. Her palm was pinched suddenly, and Vivian stared at John blankly and understood his meanings from his eyes. Her heart was full of warmth.

"Mom, I can eat at home. But is it appropriate not to invite my fiancée?" John was forcing his mother to accept her identity.

Reina scowled slightly. But it was her son who offended her. She wasn't willing to be mad at him. But it was impossible for her to accept Vivian.

She seemed to recall something suddenly and said with a smile, "John, I forgot it. Your dad won't go home tonight. Shall we have dinner another time? We should book a hotel, invite Miss Vivian's parents, and have a formal meeting. What do you think?" "In this case, I won't eat at home tonight. Vivi, let's go." John, of course, knew his mother was still reluctant to accept the engagement.

However, he had made up his mind: no one could change him.

"John, you are leaving? John..." Reina just watched John leave with Vivian. She was furious, but there was nothing she could do about it.

Walking out of his home, Vivian couldn't help asking, "John, is it really a good idea for us to just leave?"