Chapter 462

Sophia Evans gripped Theo's small hand tightly, her sunglasses hiding her eyes.

"Say 'Mommy,' sweetheart," she cooed, crouching down to his level.

Theo licked his ice cream cone timidly. "Mommy."

"Louder." She squeezed his fingers.

"Mommy!" Theo shouted.

Passersby turned their heads. Someone whispered, "Isn't that actress Sophia Evans?"

Sophia abruptly quickened her pace. Theo stumbled behind her.

"Wait for me, Mommy!" He stomped his foot in frustration.

"Call me by my full name," Sophia commanded without stopping.

"Sophia Evans Mommy!"

The outburst drew a crowd. Phones appeared, recording the scene.

"My God, Sophia has a child?"

"That boy looks at least three or four years old."

Within thirty minutes, #SophiaEvansLoveChild trended at the top of social media.

Comments exploded.

"I always heard rumors about her having a kid!"

"Who's the father? Not that Roscente Group heir, is it?"

"Showbiz is so shady. Probably some sugar daddy's spawn."

"Wasn't she filming 'City of Desire' three years ago? When did she have time to give birth?"

"Desperate D-lister using her kid for clout."

Ethan Roscente's meeting was interrupted when his assistant rushed in with a tablet.

His face darkened instantly. "Take down every trending post," he ordered security. "Find Theo now."

Meanwhile, Sophia dragged Theo into a bubble tea shop.

"Theo, wouldn't you like Uncle Ethan to be your daddy?" She stroked his hair.

The boy's eyes lit up. "Yes! But he said he needs to marry Aunt Vivian first."

Sophia's nails dug into her palms.

"That Vivian Laurent is evil." Her voice trembled. "She's the reason Mommy's life is ruined."

Theo blinked in confusion.

"When Uncle Ethan has his own children, he'll throw you away." Sophia whispered in his ear. "Everyone will call you a bastard."

Theo's ice cream splattered on the floor.