Chapter 95
Today marked the first time Rain would attend the exclusive exhibit of the famous artist Vernice. Her family had always been invited, but like in the Cinderella story, she had been left behind by her father, who only brought Dina and Sylvia to prestigious events like this.
“I wonder if they’ll be there,” she murmured, slipping into thought.
Rain was eager to immerse herself in Vernice’s artworks and wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
She knew some guests, like Dina, would be more focused on socializing and discussing other things than appreciating the art.
Rain recalled how her half-sister had even tailored a gown for the event, given the exclusive exhibition’s formal cocktail theme. She couldn’t help but smile, anticipating Dina’s reaction when she saw her there.
“It fits perfectly,” Rain hummed with satisfaction at her reflection in the mirror, admiring the luxurious cocktail dress her father-in-law had surprised her with that morning. It was elegant and a perfect fit. The deep emerald green gown, with its off-the-shoulder sleeves and high-low hemline, showed just the right amount of skin without being too revealing.
Her fingers lightly grazed the fabric as she admired how well it complemented her figure. She couldn’t help but grin, amazed at how thoughtful her father-in-law was, managing to pick the exact right size for her—just like Alexander did before.
Rain’s face flushed as she recalled the time she ended up wearing a dress Alexander had asked Tyron to buy for her. Alexander had given Tyron an estimate of her sizes. That was the time when she had an unexpected moment of intimacy with Alexander.
She quickly shook her head, clearing the thoughts before they could turn any more lewd. “Focus, Rain,” she muttered to herself, trying to regain composure as she quickly shifted her thoughts about the exhibit.
She headed outside, hoping to see if her father-in-law had returned. She planned to confide in him about her worries. After all, her marriage to Alexander was just an agreement for now, and it didn’t seem practical to be introduced as his wife yet. She hadn’t fully won Alexander over, so keeping the marriage quiet felt like the safest option.
Besides, the contract stated that Alexander preferred their marriage to remain a secret. Rain still found herself surprised when she recalled the hospital incident, where Alexander had unexpectedly stepped up as her husband in front of Dina and her father.
“He can just introduce me as the new family legal advisor for now,” Rain muttered to herself as she walked outside. Unfortunately, her father-in-law hadn’t returned yet. She was in the living room when her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, ’My Father-In-Law,’ Rain quickly answered.
“Dear, you should go first. Ben has already instructed Rico, one of our family drivers, to drop you off at Le Monde Gallery. I’ll be following shortly. I’m running a bit late, so don’t wait for me,” her father-in-law said warmly.
Rain’s brows furrowed in concern. “Is everything alright, Father? Do you want me to come where you are? Are you still at the hospital p>
He chuckled lightly. “No, no, nothing’s wrong. I’ve finished my check-up, but I made a quick stop to visit a friend. Ben’s with me too, so don’t worry. I’ll catch up with you soon p>
“Alright, Father. But could you not introduce me as your daughter-in-law just yet? If someone asks, maybe you can just say I’m your new family legal advisor. I want to honor Alexander’s wishes to keep our marriage a secret unless he’s the one who introduces me as his wife,” Rain explained, her voice soft but firm.
Her father-in-law’s laughter echoed through the phone. “Ah, my dear daughter-in-law, shouldn’t you take this chance to trap my son? I could easily announce it, and he wouldn’t be able to do a thing,” he teased, causing Rain to blush deeply.
Pouting, she replied, “It’s a tempting idea, Father, but… there’s no guarantee Alexander would still want to keep this marriage. The best way is for me to win him over. The decision to stay married should come from both sides p>
“Hmm, I see. We’ll do it your way then. Just remember, I’m always here as your backup, whenever and however you need me,” he beamed on the other end, making Rain’s smile widen.
“I’m so lucky to have the most supportive, considerate, thoughtful and kind-hearted father-in-law,” she said sincerely.
“And I’m equally lucky to have a smart, bold, and honest daughter-in-law who’s not afraid to speak her mind,” her father-in-law responded with pride. “Of course, being physically gorgeous and stunning is just a bonus p>
Rain chuckled at his compliment, but it warmed her heart to know his words were genuine. “Thank you, Father. I still have three months and twenty-five days to conquer your son!” she joked.
Her father-in-law laughed heartily and encouraged her, “I’m sure it won’t take that long! I’d even bet you’ll have him wrapped around your finger in less than a month p>
Rain shook her head, smiling. Her father-in-law was truly one of a kind. She silently thanked the heavens for finally giving her the family she’d always dreamed of through her father-in-law and, her unexpected husband, Alexander.
Soon, the call ended, and Rain took a deep breath, preparing herself to leave. She was already in the car when her mobile phone rang again. Sighing deeply, she answered, “Hello p>
“Hi, Rain. Clifford is asking me when we can visit you there,” Sanya said.
“Tomorrow should be fine,” Rain replied. There was a brief pause before she narrowed her eyes and asked, “Sanya, do you have any updates on who impersonated me to register the marriage certificate p>
“Ah, I’ll check with the investigator and see if there’s any progress,” Sanya said. “I’ll get back to you soon p>
Rain’s tone grew serious as she stated, “Please do. I hope we can resolve this and clear things up as early as tomorrow, Sanya. This has been dragging on for too long, don’t you think p>
“I’ll follow up on it, Rain. Also, I’ll hang up now to let Clifford know about the plan for tomorrow. Take care, and get well soon,” Sanya said before ending the call.
Rain closed her eyes and began rubbing her temples, murmuring, “Sanya, what am I going to do with you p>