My dear lawyer

Chapter 423 A subpoena

When Vivian heard that William was the sender, she had already let down most of her doubts and

guard.

What's more, the package was just a thin one. She therefore supposed it could not be anything

dangerous and guessed that it might be some documents just as the delivery man said. Vivian nodded

and signed, and then let the delivery man go.

Vivian got back into the house, and opened the so-called courier box, and her complexion became

ghastly pale as soon as she read the contents of the paper in the box.

John just hung up and walked to Vivian.

Noticing her abnormal expression at once, John was confused and said, "What's the matter? Is there

something wrong?”

Vivian crossed her eyes at him, handed the file over to him, "Look at this."

“This is..." John took a while to look over the file and frowned, "a subpoena?"

Vivian nodded, she was very angry, “Well, he did keep his promise! How did he even get a subpoena? Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

The courthouse wasn't even open yet at this time. Did he plan this for a long time?"

When she figured it out, she felt her heart was as cold as being poured into a bottle of iced water.

All the flukes that existed in her mind before had all gone now.

Apparently, William had been ready to sue for his parental rights for a long time, and this subpoena

was also prepared intentionally. She suddenly realized that the lawsuit had been prepared for her long

ago, and she had to face it no matter she decided to leave or stay.

How silly she was to think the one-year Appointment he said before was for her and Roe's good.

He had it all planned out.

"It seemed that William was ready for us, and we'd better take action quickly, too," John frowned and

took a deep breath.

"What? What action?" Vivian said in doubts.

"You have less than a month. It seems that we have to get a marriage certificate as soon as possible."

John said, pointing at the words on the subpoena.

Vivian became nervous suddenly.

"Vivi, you have no time for hesitation. For Roe's sake, we must get this thing done as soon as possible.

So, are you ready?" John said, staring at her eyes.

Vivian took a deep breath. Looking at his hopeful eyes, she really wanted to tell him that she was

ready. The words were on her lips, but she couldn’t say anything.

Vivian shook her head, "I'm not sure. There's so much going on in my head right now." Her shoulders

were sagging powerlessly.

Even the current situation left her with no choice but to get married, she still didn't want to do so.

There was a voice in her heart telling her that it was a wrong decision, which might be at the expense

of him and even lead to other adverse consequences.

For example, for his fiancée.

And for his parents who didn't like her.

"Vivi, tell me what you are thinking right now. What are you worrying about? No matter what it is, leave

it to me, leave all your worries to me, and I'll sort them out." John took her in his arms with his eyes

looking at her affectionately.

Vivian obeyed, even though there was still uncertainty in her heart, and finally said, "But, John, your

parents..."

“Oh, that wouldn't be a problem. Do you know who was the person calling just now?" John smiled, and

couldn't wait for Vivian's to reply. "It was my mother. She told me that she had figured it out. She said

that pedigree was nothing important in a marriage. What really matters is my happiness and that I love

you. So she already agreed. And she asked me to take you home for dinner tonight."

Vivian abruptly lifted herself from his arms, "To...tonight?"

"Yes, tonight!” John repeated, and noticed her face as if she was facing a formidable enemy, and

couldn't help smiling, “Don't worry, we are just coming over for dinner. My father is a quiet man with a

forceful personality, but he doesn't bother too much about my relationship. And you have nothing to

worry about my mother either. She prefers perfumes, pearls, and jewelry. As long as you make her

happy, nothing will be a problem. I'll prepare the presents later, and what you need to do is just to put

your mind at rest and go with me."

Her hands holding his clothes became tighter, as she still felt a little worried.

"How could Mrs. Reina... How could she suddenly change her mind? Didn't you say that she was

against us before?" said Vivian, she couldn’t figure it out.

A trace of doubt between his eyebrows was fleeting.

That was also what he wanted to ask.

However, facing Vivian now, he certainly couldn't say that.

"Maybe my father convinced her. My mother is not bad at her heart and not so oversensitive. It's just

that sometimes she gets a lot of praise and becomes a bit arrogant. As long as we explain to her and

she understand, she is still a reasonable person.” said John, preferring not to answer her question.

Vivian's apprehensions quieted.

Although John was very happy today and was even ready to skip work, in the end Vivian changed his

mind by in a few brisk phrases.

However, if he skipped work on the first day they lived together, Mr. Sam and Mrs. Reina, who just

agreed, probably would be dissatisfied with this in their hearts.

Considering that, John hesitated, then nodded and left.

After sending him away, Vivian sat on the bed silently and slightly blank-eyed.

How could it be so fast to the point of meeting his parents?

Was she really going to marry John like this?

Was this really a correct option?

Would the court give her the custody of Roe for this?

To be honest, she had no idea.

However, it seemed that this was the only way left.

Vivian slightly laughed and questioned herself in her heart.

The sound of the phone interrupted the silence in the room.

Vivian glanced at the phone, perking up at once.

It was a chat video sent by Roe.

Vivian immediately picked it up, and Roe's cute little face appeared on the screen.

"Mom..." Roe yelled happily.

Vivian’s heart seemed to melt.

It was just one night that he wasn't on her side. She felt as if there was something missing in her heart,

and couldn't cheer herself up until she heard his voice again.

For some reasons, her eyes were red.

"Roe, did you miss mom? Have you had breakfast?" asked Vivia, holding her breathing.

Roe nodded and stepped back, Vivian then saw the scene behind him.

The little guy should be in the living room, behind him was the sofa wall cabinet that Vivian had seen.

Roe was in a loose-fitting sportswear with his hands holding an apple now, which looked almost bigger

than his face.

Vivian felt hugely relieved. It seemed that Roe was in good condition.

Roe has always been a sensible boy. He has been living with his grandmother for so many years, but

he only showed his eagerness for his mother to be with him when she was with him. He seldom cried

when she left.

So, she guessed Roe would be fine, but she was sure that he would suffer grievances.

“Roe, tell mom what did you have for breakfast? Do you need a physical examination today?” said

Vivian with her voice slowing down.

Roe shook his black-haired head, and took a bite of the crisp apple and said, "I haven't gone to the

checkup yet. Dad said he would take me there later. Mom, will you come over to accompany me?"

Vivian paused, becoming a little emotional.

"Roe, sweetie, I’m afraid that I can't go, mom has an important thing to do today." Vivian coaxed him

with a soft voice.

"Okay..."Roe said disappointedly.

She felt more miserable.

This was totally her fault.