Chapter 519

Twilight descended as Ethan Roscente closed his files precisely on time. He took Theo's chubby little hand.

"Let's go get some BBQ."

The elevator doors opened to reveal Sophia Sherwood approaching in stilettos.

"Mr. Roscente, what a coincidence!"

She feigned surprise as she bent down toward Theo. "And who is this handsome young man?"

"My son." Ethan shielded Theo behind him.

Whispers rippled through the surrounding employees.

Sophia plastered on a saccharine smile. "Hello there, sweetheart. I'm Aunt Sophia—"

"No!"

Theo immediately hid behind Ethan's legs, his tiny face scrunched up.

This woman smiled like the fox spirit from cartoons. He wanted nothing to do with her.

Ethan gave Sophia an icy glare before striding away with his son.

Sophia dug her nails into her palms as she watched them leave.

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Saturday dawned bright over the packed surgical outpatient department at Capital Hospital.

Vivian Laurent had just finished examining a fracture patient when she pressed the call button.

The door swung open as she was writing medical notes.

"What seems to be the problem?"

Her pen stilled when she saw Sophia.

"Can't the great Dr. Laurent diagnose patients at a glance?" Sophia crossed her legs, oozing sarcasm.

Vivian closed the chart. "Please describe your symptoms."

"Aren't doctors supposed to observe and diagnose?" Sophia suddenly slammed the desk. "Or are you just a quack?"

Heads turned in the waiting area.

Vivian pressed the emergency button. "Security, we have a disturbance in Exam Room 3."