Chapter 499
Vivian Laurent stood in the hospital corridor, sunlight streaming through the glass windows and casting a warm glow on her lab coat.
If that person truly wanted to see her, they would come again.
Just as she turned to leave, a familiar small figure caught her eye.
"Theo?" Vivian called out in surprise.
The little boy, wearing a cartoon-patterned mask, beamed at her with crescent-shaped eyes. "Auntie Doctor!" He quickly covered his mouth. "No, no—Doctor Vivian!"
She crouched down to his eye level. "I almost missed you, Theo."
"The nurse said you were off today," he said, tilting his head up. "I thought I wouldn't get to see you."
"Guess it's fate, then." She ruffled his hair. "Are you here for a check-up?"
"I came to play with you!" He waved a thermal lunch bag. "I even brought you food. But since you weren't here, I shared it with the other doctors."
Noticing the disappointment in his eyes, she smiled. "Next time, I'll definitely try your family's cooking."
Theo's eyes sparkled. He adored his aunt more than his own mother. She was gentle, and her smile was the prettiest thing in the world.
"Are you heading home now?" Vivian asked.
He bit his lip and shook his head. The house was always empty—just maids and bodyguards. His uncle was at work, and there was no one to play with.
"Can I stay with you? I promise I'll be good!" He held up three fingers solemnly.
She chuckled. "Alright. But I have work this afternoon, so you'll have to entertain yourself in my office."
"Deal!" Theo jumped in excitement.
In the office, Theo frowned at the thick medical textbook in his hands. Though he couldn't understand the jargon, he thought being a doctor must be amazing.
Just like Auntie Vivian.
When she entered the main office, Ryan Fairsprene was organizing patient files.
"Dr. Fairsprene," she greeted.
He stood immediately. "Dr. Laurent."
"Shouldn't you be resting more?" she asked, noting the dark circles under his eyes.
Adjusting his glasses, he replied, "I heard the patient load is heavy. I wanted to help."