Chapter 501
Theo Evans bounced excitedly into the car.
Ethan Roscente ruffled the boy's hair gently. "Wait here for Uncle Ethan, okay?"
Theo nodded obediently. "Hurry back, Uncle!"
Ethan strode into the hospital with long, confident steps, heading straight for the General Surgery Department.
From a distance, he spotted Vivian Laurent laughing with her colleagues.
Her crescent-shaped eyes sparkled when she smiled, revealing two adorable dimples.
Ethan didn't approach. Instead, he leaned against the wall, watching silently.
That intense gaze made Vivian's skin prickle.
She whirled around and immediately recognized the familiar silhouette.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Why was this persistent man here again?
She quickly turned away, pretending not to see him.
But his stare burned into her back like physical touch.
Vivian bit her lip in frustration.
She hurried into her office and slammed the door shut.
Inside, she stared at the wall clock, counting down the minutes.
The moment her shift ended, she gathered her belongings and prepared to leave.
When she opened the door, Ethan still stood in the same spot.
Hands in his pockets, his gaze locked onto her.
Vivian quickened her pace toward the exit.
The steady sound of footsteps followed behind her.
At the hospital entrance, she finally snapped.
"Ethan Roscente!"
The man's eyes lit up as he approached eagerly. "Vivian?"
From the car window, Theo watched the scene unfold with excitement.
Uncle Ethan and Aunt Vivian looked perfect together!
Vivian spoke coldly. "I warned you to stay away from me."
Ethan feigned innocence. "I'm just here to pick someone up."
"Who?"
"You."
Her chest heaved with anger.
This lying bastard!
"Don't let me see you at this hospital again."
His expression darkened. "I just wanted to see you—"
"Enough!" She cut him off sharply. "I don't believe a word you say."
With that, she turned and walked away.
Ethan remained rooted to the spot, watching her retreating figure.
Only when she disappeared from view did he return to the car.
Theo immediately asked, "Did Aunt Vivian forgive you, Uncle?"
Ethan gave a bitter smile. "Not even close."
"Don't worry!" Theo thumped his small chest confidently. "Leave it to me!"
Ethan tousled the boy's hair affectionately. "Then I'm counting on you."