3 Chapter 3

Fiona's eyes looked dull. She has brown eyes that have faded in color. So she quickly put on some makeup to make her eyes look more normal than before. She is not a big fan of using cosmetics, but she has to make herself look at least presentable in front of her in-laws. So she quickly dressed herself up and went to the living area.

She wore a light blue dress. It wasn't a formal gown but rather a simple casual dress that was elegant enough to be worn on a regular outing. With her blue dress, she put on a matching blue gladiator. She was just finishing up her hair when she heard Grace call her.

"Fiona, Justin is waiting for you in the car." Grace informed her.

So Fiona headed downstairs and sat in his car. Without even giving her a look, he started the engine. Well, this is the second time in two days that he has

treated her in such a manner.

So he was going to ignore her now, which was fantastic!

What exactly did she do?

Oh yeah!

She just got him breakfast this morning, and this is what she got in return.

Amazing right??

Bloody hell! Fiona would not give him that satisfaction. He was the one who didn't show up on the night of their marriage, not the other way round. She had no intention of explaining herself to her beloved husband, especially since she had done nothing wrong. Let him find the truth by himself.

The ride was filled with uncomfortable silence. Then, after an hour which felt like an eternity, they finally reached his parents' place.

It would be an understatement if she called his home small. It was pretty huge, but it still felt cozy yet comfortable. When the door opened, his mother's hug instantly crushed Fiona. She had a big smile plastered on her beautiful face. She was petite and had chocolate brown hair and blue eyes, just like her son. But Justin's hair was darker than hers.

"Welcome home." Sara said cheerfully.

Fiona's mother-in-law's name is Sara. When Fiona's gaze was drawn to Daniel, her father-in-law, she remembered the terms of her marriage. This caused her to glare at him. But the smile which was plastered on his face was sincere, so she smiled back at him after a long mental sigh.

She greeted them politely. "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Carter."

"Please call me Sara or better mom. You are a family." Sara said genuinely. But only if she knows how much ever Fiona wants, she can never be a part of

this family.

"Yes, Fiona. Call me Daniel or Dad, just like Justin. I am not your boss here." Yes! You heard it right. Daniel Carter, the father of Justin, is Fiona's boss.

She works for him in his company. Justin works for another branch of the same firm.

"Sure, Sara and Daniel." Her in-laws were a bit disappointed that she called them by name but chose to ignore it as they knew that it was going to take

time for their daughter-in-law to get used to everything.

But in reality, Fiona would have called them mom and dad. Still, she could not do that because she didn't feel that she had a right to call them that yet plus her relationship with Justin was very complicated, and not forget the uncertainty of the time of their marriage. In addition to that, she didn't want him to be angry by being too comfortable with his parents.

When they entered their home, Justin's sibling, Aaron, who resembled his elder brother, greeted them. He might have been a few years younger than him,

and his personality screamed that of a player.

Soon, they were all sitting in the dining hall and eating lunch. Fiona was deep in thought until Daniel complimented her. "Fiona, you did an outstanding job with your presentation. You took your time and gave an excellent presentation as a newlywed. I really appreciate the fact that, for the past week, you have been working from home. You are one of the most reliable and best employees in my company. I am very proud of you."

Before she could even thank him, Fiona heard a small clank beside her and saw a shocked look on Justin's face. Well, he finally got his facts correct, that she had been working just like him for the past seven days. The only difference is that she is doing it from home instead of at the office.

"You okay, Justin?" His dad and mum asked with concern.

"Y... Yes... Mum, everything is fine. The spoon just slipped." He stuttered... Well, it's clear that he was surprised by the new information.

His mother just shrugged and continued eating. Fiona was enjoying this lunch more than she expected.