Chapter 560

Ethan Roscente had just stepped toward the bathroom when Vivian Laurent blocked his path.

"What's wrong?" He arched an eyebrow at her.

"Use your own bathroom." She crossed her arms. "No outsiders allowed in mine."

Ethan didn't insist. Being permitted to share a meal was already an unexpected concession from Vivian.

"Alright." He nodded. "Get some rest."

On his way out, Ethan gathered the takeout containers.

The click of the door closing made Vivian exhale sharply. She rushed into the bathroom and picked up the pregnancy test with trembling hands.

Two glaring pink lines stared back at her.

Tossing in bed, Vivian couldn't sleep. Her fingers traced her still-flat abdomen where no signs of life were detectable yet.

Her phone rang. Isabella Langley's name flashed on the screen.

"Hello..." Vivian's voice sounded drained.

"Viv? What's wrong?" Isabella immediately detected the strain in her tone.

Vivian bit her lip. She wanted nothing more than to confide in her best friend about this life-altering discovery.

But revealing it would mean the immediate termination of her current mission.

"Just tired," Vivian forced brightness into her voice.

"Mission completed?"

"Yeah. Wrapped up."

"Good." Isabella relaxed slightly. "The next assignment is high-risk. Stay alert."

"I know."

"Rest well then." As Isabella moved to hang up, she caught Vivian's hesitation.

"Isabella, I..."

"What is it?"

"Nothing. Just...miss you guys." The confession died on Vivian's tongue.

"Something's off." Isabella's tone sharpened. "You're hiding something."

"It's really nothing—"

"Tell me!"

Vivian inhaled deeply. "I'll explain everything when I get back. Promise."

After ending the call, Vivian made her decision. If the mission cost her this child, it would be fate's will. If the pregnancy survived...

She squeezed her eyes shut, willing sleep that wouldn't come.

At dawn, she'd leave without giving Ethan any opportunity to interfere. The man might be powerful, but even he couldn't track her every move.