Chapter 567

Vivian Laurent had been recuperating at home for an entire week. That morning, sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains into the living room when Theo Evans appeared at the doorway carrying multiple bags.

"Pretty sister!" Theo chirped in his childish voice, clutching a large bouquet of sunflowers. "I brought chocolates, strawberry cake, and pudding too!"

Vivian accepted the gifts with a smile, noticing the boy still wore his face mask. She reached to remove it, but Theo shrank back.

"My allergies make me look scary," he said, blinking his large eyes.

Vivian crouched to his level. "I'm a doctor. Let me take a look."

"No, no!" Theo stomped his foot anxiously. "I look like a little monster! You'll run away!"

Isabella Langley peeked out from the kitchen. "Well, who's this sweetheart?"

Theo immediately straightened up. "Hello, pretty sister! I'm Theo. Next time I'll bring you roses!"

"Such a charmer," Isabella pinched his cheek. "Are you sure Vivian didn't secretly give birth to you?"

Vivian shook her head in amusement. Watching Theo's energetic movements, her hand unconsciously drifted to her abdomen. Would her own child be this adorable if born?

But the thought of Theo's facial scars sent a pang through Vivian's heart. What kind of damage could irresponsible parents inflict on their children?

After seeing Theo off that evening, Vivian finally returned to work. As she opened her car door, a pungent odor assaulted her senses.

"Look out!"

Vivian instinctively dodged sideways. The liquid splashed against her car door, instantly corroding the metal with terrifying speed. Screams erupted around her.

"Acid! Call security!"

Vivian looked up just in time to see a fleeing figure disappear into the distance. Her heart sank like stone - someone had just tried to kill her.