Chapter 467

The night was pitch black. Sophia Evans paced restlessly through the mansion.

She had searched every corner but found no trace of Ethan Roscente.

Her fingernails dug into her palms as she clenched her jaw.

He must have gone to see that bitch again.

The mental image made her chest tighten with suffocating rage.

She violently pushed open Theo's bedroom door.

The sleeping child was jerked awake by her rough grip.

"Ouch..." Theo's cry pierced the silent night.

Sophia grabbed his collar.

"Stop your whining! Your father's gone to that homewrecker again!"

Her palm struck his back with a sharp slap.

"If he abandons us, you'll be an orphan!"

Theo nodded fearfully, tears soaking his pajamas.

"Call him. Now!"

Sophia snarled the command.

...

Down the palace corridor, Vivian Laurent gently pushed open her door.

Moonlight outlined the tall silhouette of a man.

She gasped.

"You—"

Before she could finish, strong arms pulled her into a warm embrace.

Ethan rested his chin atop her head.

"I've been waiting."

She could feel his rapid heartbeat against her.

"Why didn't you come in?"

His arms tightened around her.

"Didn't want to disturb you."

His voice sounded hoarse.

Only then did Vivian notice the dark circles under his eyes.

"How long have you been standing here?"

Ethan didn't answer, burying his face in the crook of her neck instead.

"About the news—"

Vivian interrupted him.

"I saw everything."

His body tensed.

"Let me explain."

At that moment, his phone suddenly rang.