Chapter 589
"You're overthinking it," Vivian Laurent said calmly.
Ethan Roscente pressed his lips together as he watched her walk away. He told himself not to worry—with Patrick Alpinus on the case, the truth would come to light.
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The next morning, Vivian went alone to the hospital for her prenatal checkup.
"The fetus is developing well," the doctor adjusted his glasses. "But you're underweight. You need to improve your nutrition."
On the ultrasound screen, the tiny embryo was barely three months along. Yet Vivian stared intently, her fingers unconsciously brushing the display.
She was already planning for seven months later.
She had to keep it from Ethan. Her plan was to go abroad early, find a quiet place to give birth. But disappearing for half a year under his watchful eye wouldn’t be easy.
Just as she was lost in thought, a violent impact struck from behind.
Bang—
Her car was shoved forward, nearly colliding with the vehicle ahead. The airbag deployed instantly. Instinctively, she shielded her abdomen, but her forehead slammed hard against the steering wheel.
In the distance, Annika Heilbronn watched the accident with cold eyes before slipping away into a surveillance blind spot.
"Tough luck," she muttered through gritted teeth.
Traffic police arrived quickly. Vivian declined the suggestion to go to the hospital, only calling Isabella Langley.
"Are you insane?" Isabella paled when she arrived. "What if something had happened? I’ll get you a driver."
Vivian rubbed her temples. "Fine."
"This accident..."
"Probably just bad timing," Vivian cut her off. "Don’t overthink it."
Isabella hesitated. "Be careful."
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Sophia Sherwood’s case remained at a standstill. Patrick couldn’t shake the feeling something was off, but he couldn’t find a breakthrough.
After two days of rest, Vivian returned to work at the hospital, assisting Ryan Fairsprene as usual.
"Next patient, Han Xia."
The door opened, and a familiar figure walked in.
Vivian looked up—her pupils constricting sharply.
It was the girl from the mall.