Chapter 495

Theo couldn't stop smiling all day after meeting Vivian.

As night fell, Ethan had just stepped through the front door when Theo came bouncing toward him.

"Uncle Ethan!" Theo's eyes sparkled. "I met Aunt Vivian today! She's so pretty and kind."

Ethan crouched down and ruffled the boy's soft hair.

Theo looked up expectantly. "Can I visit Aunt Vivian again tomorrow? She seemed to like me too."

"Of course." Ethan's lips curved slightly. "Aunt Vivian will adore you."

Watching Theo's excitement warmed Ethan's heart.

But he knew Vivian had been working nonstop lately and decided to wait a few more days before disturbing her.

At the hospital, Vivian had been on duty for three straight days.

Even Dominic hadn't managed to see her.

Which suited Ethan just fine.

Finally, Vivian packed up her desk to leave.

A tall figure blocked her path at the doorway.

"Dr. Laurent, off work?" Dominic leaned against the doorframe with an amused smirk.

Vivian frowned. "Mr. Atlante, please register at reception if you need medical attention."

"I'm not sick." He straightened up. "I came specifically to see you."

"Me?" She arched an eyebrow. "What's so interesting about me?"

Dominic's gaze burned. "A beautiful woman like you is always worth looking at."

"Spare me the flattery." Her voice turned frosty. "State your business."

"I'm being sincere." He feigned hurt. "Just wanted to be friends."

Vivian had no patience for this. "I'm going home."

"Let me drive you." Dominic followed. "Finn keeps asking about you."

"No need." She stopped abruptly. "Don't you have a criminal empire to run, Mr. Atlante?"

He chuckled. "Work can wait when Dr. Laurent's involved."

Rolling her eyes, Vivian just wanted to sleep.

Noticing her exhaustion, Dominic wisely backed off.

They arrived at the Laurent residence together, where Vivian immediately went upstairs to rest.

Finn stared at them in surprise. "Uncle Dom, why are you with Master?"

"Adult matters aren't for children." Dominic said dismissively.

Finn bristled. "I'm nineteen!"

"Still a kid in my eyes." Dominic gave him a look. "Got a problem with that?"

Finn immediately shrank back. "N-no... When are you returning to the company?"

"No rush."

"What about the business?"

"If it collapses, I could use the vacation."