Meredith was secretly summoned to Fowler Residence. This time, she was called to Helenâs bedroom. Throughout these four years, sheâd never once stepped foot in Helenâs bedroom. After all, the bedroom was a private sanctum. âIs there something important that you asked me to come, Mrs. Fowler?â
Flashing her a faint smile, Helen took her hand. âYouâve got to address me differently soon.â âHuh?â Meredith was a tad bewildered.
Thus, Helen told her all about Johnâs plan. Meredith was extremely shocked. âKeep Pierre in the dark?â
It was entirely possible to keep the groom in the dark when preparing for a wedding since the only thing they needed to do was to have a tuxedo made in his measurements. However, there were too many things to be settled on the brideâs side, so they had to tell Meredith about it. âThis is Johnâs orders, and only a handful of people know about this. Just prepare for your wedding with peace of mind. Also, if youâve got any requests, just speak to Yoel. Or you can come to me as well.â
âBut if Pierre doesnât know about it, what if...â Meredith was still a touch worried. If Pierre refuses to get married, how would I be able to show my face in public anymore? I donât want to be like Megan who became a laughingstock at her wedding.
âDonât worry, for John can handle this. You must also keep this secret, okay? Honestly speaking, Iâm really sorry about this. But Meredith, you know Pierre isnât the average man. Just win his heart when youâre both married.â
Staring at Helenâs sincere gaze, Meredith fell into deep contemplation. Her heart started pounding wildly. Never had she thought that her wedding would be such.
âMeredith, I know youâre feeling distressed beyond words, but John and I had long since acknowledged you as our daughter-in-
law, the mistress of the Fowler Family, as well as Jamie and Jojoâs biological mother. Youâre the only person who can be the mistress of the Fowler Family. Do you understand me?â
Meredith nodded solemnly, tears brimming in her eyes. Undeniably, every woman hoped that preparations for her wedding would be done joyously with the man she loved. No one wanted her own wedding to be clandestinely arranged while keeping the groom in the dark and coercing the groom to marry her at that time.
Helen heaved an anguished sigh. âYouâve really been through too much. You gave birth to two sons of the Fowler Family at such a young age, so youâve done the Fowler Family a great favor. Itâs Pierre and the Fowler Family who have done you a disservice.
When you marry into the family, weâll definitely compensate you in time.â
âItâs nothing.â Meredith forced a smile.
âYouâre such a sensible child. Alright, you can go back now. Donât tell anyone about our conversation today. If your parents canât keep this under wraps, youâd better not tell them either.â Meredith nodded.
When Meredith left Helenâs room, her expression remained the same, but sheâd long since been jumping for joy inwardly. I havenât busied myself to no avail in the matter of Jamie falling ill this time! Iâve finally gotten what I wanted in return!
While this is rather demeaning, the Fowler Family is an eminent family. Once I marry into the family, itâll be a fact that canât be changed. No matter what, Pierre will have to consider the reputation of the Fowler Family. At that time, I can also push everything onto John Fowler and claim that I was also under duress. When Iâve secured the title of Mistress of the Fowler Family and has become his wife for real, Iâll then slowly win his heart.
Just when she was about to leave, the driver came back with Joaquin and Jameson whoâd just finished school. âMommy!â
Jameson ran toward Meredith with his arms outstretched.
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