Chapter 548

"I'll handle this assignment." Isabella Langley readily accepted the task.

She swiftly rearranged Vivian Laurent's work schedule.

The mission location was overseas, and Vivian decided to properly say goodbye to Theo before departure.

Over time, Theo had become a warm presence in her life. Yet he always wore a mask during their meetings—she'd never seen his face.

Vivian wanted to treat him to a fancy meal, but he declined.

"Theo isn't hungry right now." The boy clearly worried about removing his mask to eat.

"Then how about we go have some fun?" Vivian suggested instead.

"Yes!"

His immediate answer melted her heart.

"You didn't even ask where we're going. Aren't you afraid I might kidnap you?"

"Anywhere is fun as long as I'm with you!"

His innocent words made her eyes sting with emotion.

Disneyland buzzed with excitement. Theo practically danced with joy upon entering.

"Sis, I want to ride that!" He pointed at the towering roller coaster.

Having spent most of his childhood in hospitals due to poor health, theme parks had been an impossible dream.

Vivian knelt to check his condition.

"The doctor said I can't ride..." His voice dripped with disappointment.

"But I am a doctor." She gently squeezed his small hand. "Your health is good now—you can ride."

"Really?" His eyes sparkled instantly.

"Have I ever lied to you?"

"You're the best!"

In Theo's heart, Vivian had now surpassed Ethan Roscente.

As the roller coaster zoomed by, Theo's screams blended with the wind. They rode the carousel and bumper cars until nightfall.

A black sedan waited silently at the park entrance.

"Sis, I have to go now." Theo clung to her reluctantly.

"Okay. We'll play again when I return from my trip."

"Promise!"

He bounded toward the car without mentioning Ethan sat in the backseat.

The one-way tinted window allowed Ethan to clearly see Vivian standing under the streetlamp. Her pale trench coat fluttered slightly in the evening breeze.

Vivian felt an intense gaze on her but saw nothing through the darkened glass.

"That's odd..." She murmured, watching the car drive away.