Oliver's Substitute Bride (Oliver and Jessica) novel Chapter 187

Vicky also knew that Lambert was strict with Jessica, and she could not directly say that she would take her out.

In a few days, it would be the anniversary of Daniel's death, and there were many things to prepare. In the past, it was always Lambert who accompanied her to go shopping.

Now, Lambert was so busy. Therefore, Vicky could let Jessica go with her. In a word, she just brought her future daughter-in-law to do something for her deceased father-in-law, so Lambert would not refuse.

Jessica could not take the initiative to talk about this matter, only Vicky could say so that Lambert would not be suspicious.

Vicky dialed Lambert directly.

Jessica nervously observed her expression. It seemed that they were not communicating well.

She typed a few words on her phone and showed them to Vicky.

"Just say I don't want to go. You invited me."

Jessica knew only when she was unwilling would Lambert agree. If Vicky said that Jessica took the initiative to offer her filial piety, Lambert would not believe it.

Because he knew Jessica. According to their current relationship, it was not suitable enough for her to do this.

Sure enough, when Vicky understood what Jessica meant, she did as she was told, then Lambert agreed.

She hung up the phone and said coldly, "It seems that my son is not your opponent. Have you been playing him off all the time?"

Although she persuaded Lambert to let Jessica go out with her, she felt as if an outsider knew her son well than her, then she felt a sense of loss immediately.

She felt that she had spent too much time apart from her son, who had grown up in a flash and didn't tell her about anything.

Jessica saw what Vicky meant, so she comforted her. "If I successfully leave Lambert, isn't it more to your liking? It's not that I know your son better, but that he's too anxious."

Vicky didn't want her son to lose control because of a woman. She would never want Jessica to marry Lambert.

She had a poor background and she used to have a bad relationship with Oliver before. Even if Lambert didn't become the boss of the Williams Group, she couldn't accept such a daughter-in-law.

Moreover, it was the best time for Lambert to rise to the top now.

Although Lambert promised his mother that Jessica would go shopping with her.

It was only when Jessica went out that she realized that this time, not only were Amy and Annie following them but there was also a car behind them.

Jessica looked in the rearview mirror and saw at least two bodyguards in the car behind her. She couldn't help but be nervous all of a sudden.

Originally, Jessica thought that they would go to the busiest business district. Then she could ask Vicky to help distract Amy and Annie, who were afraid of Vicky, thus, she could leave halfway.

But now that there were two more male bodyguards, it was not easy to get rid of them.

Jessica asked in a low voice, "What else do we have to prepare besides shopping?"

Vicky would go to the most famous church in Birmingham to pray when near the anniversary of Daniel's death every year.

She didn't plan to go today, but when she saw Jessica winking at her, she knew that the car behind her was watching them secretly.

She thought that if she could delay a little longer, she would delay more. She said, "We'll go to the church after shopping."

Jessica quickly searched the location of the church in her mind. Suddenly, she remembered that it was close to Martin's hospital, and she felt relieved.

Since Vicky went shopping every year, she naturally knew where the things she needed were. So she quickly finished buying.

Jessica had made up her mind not to leave in the downtown area.

If she could realize that crowd could cover her, Lambert would realize it, too. Otherwise, he wouldn't let more people follow her.

However, when Vicky called Lambert this morning, she only mentioned going shopping.

They got into the car, and Amy and Annie were relieved.

Fortunately, Jessica had always been quiet and did not make a fuss about getting out of the car.

However, Vicky said, "Amy, can you drive us to the church?"

Amy was a little embarrassed because she and Annie didn't know about this schedule before. "Madam, Mr. Williams said I had to take you home after shopping."

"Why? He's my son and has always been obedient to me. But you two are not willing now."

"Madam, we didn't mean to go against your wishes." Annie sat in the passenger seat and said to Vicky.

Jessica knew that if they went to the church alone, it would arouse Lambert's suspicion. They had better ask him first and say something nice. Maybe he would agree, or else everything prepared today would be in vain.

Jessica stood aside as a peacemaker. "Why don't you call Lambert again? I think he'll agree, so don't make things difficult for them."

Amy and Annie were grateful when they heard Jessica speak for them.

Because they had lived with Jessica for a while, and Jessica had always respected them.

Vicky called Lambert again. At first, no one answered.

After she hung up, they sat quietly in the car and waited for Lambert to call back.

Just as they were waiting, Jessica was so nervous that her heart thumped.

She was afraid that Lambert would refuse.

She had already missed a good opportunity to leave, and it was impossible to return to the shopping mall now.

A moment later, Vicky's phone rang.

Jessica held her breath and listened to the conversation. It was obvious that Lambert was already impatient.

"She's pregnant now, so the crowded place is not suitable for her to go now. You'd better go home early." Lambert said.

Jessica felt that Vicky was unable to convince Lambert this time, so she motioned to answer the phone and told Lambert herself.

Vicky said, "Jessica is right beside me. She wants to talk to you."

Before Lambert could reply, Jessica had already snatched the phone.

She said, "Lambert, your mother is going to the church to pray, and I'm going to pray for the child in my belly. You know, every time I went to the doctor, the doctor said I was healthy, but my stomach would always hurt from time to time, and the doctor couldn't find the reason. I thought maybe I could do something else. Your mother said that good things will happen after every time she prays in the church. I think it's better to believe in something than nothing."