Chapter 472

Theo's face was flushed from crying, his tiny hands clutching desperately at Ethan Roscente's sleeve. "Uncle Ethan, don't make us leave... Will you be my daddy?"

Ethan felt like a blunt knife was carving through his chest.

This was his late brother's only child.

He had raised the boy as his own.

Watching the child's tear-streaked face, Ethan's Adam's apple bobbed.

Finally, he managed one word. "Okay."

......

Dark circles shadowed Vivian Laurent's eyes.

Fiona Grandelle's surgery had been successful. Now she just needed rest. Vivian had arranged for Ryan Fairsprene to stay in the Kingdom of Eudora for a week of observation.

The bandages would come off in two weeks, revealing the results.

It was time to go home.

Emily Garnache would accompany her. Her father's constant demands meant she'd be dragged back if she delayed any longer.

Queen Eleanor grasped Vivian's hands. "Dr. Laurent, I'm only one month along. I'm so worried—"

"Your vitals are perfectly stable," Vivian reassured gently. "Contact me immediately if anything changes."

Fiona's eyes reddened.

"When you've transformed into a beautiful young lady, come find me." Vivian pinched her cheek. "Be brave."

At the boarding gate, Emily hesitated. "Vivian... You're really not telling Mr. Roscente?"

"No need." Vivian's voice was calm. "We're strangers now."

She'd deleted all their contacts.

Emily gritted her teeth. That man must be blind!

Throughout the long flight, Vivian kept her eyes closed.

Upon landing, Emily suddenly gasped.

"What is it?" Vivian turned.

"N-nothing!" Emily hastily hid her phone.

Vivian extended her hand. "Show me."

The screen displayed a photo of Ethan holding Theo at a public event. The caption screamed: "Roscente Group CEO Acknowledges Love Child."