Chapter 603

Vivian Laurent held Theo Evans' hand as they entered the mall with Isabella Langley.

Theo bounced happily between them, clutching both women's hands.

Ethan Roscente watched them leave, a faint smile touching his lips.

As long as Vivian didn't reject Theo, that was enough.

The sensitive boy feared nothing more than being unwanted.

Vivian headed straight for the children's wear section.

She selected several new outfits and guided Theo toward the fitting room.

"Do you believe what Ethan said?" Isabella whispered.

Vivian adjusted a hanger without looking up. "Who knows?"

"What if he fabricated the whole story? He was utterly devoted to Sophia Evans back then."

Vivian's hands stilled. "Theo wouldn't lie."

Isabella gave her a knowing look. "You're secretly pleased, aren't you?"

Vivian merely hummed in response.

Theo emerged wearing a new outfit and spun like a runway model.

"How do I look?"

Vivian's eyes lit up. "Perfect!"

Isabella nodded approvingly. "Much better than those stuffy clothes Ethan picked."

After shopping, they went to a restaurant.

Vivian carefully placed a shrimp dumpling on Theo's plate. "Try this."

Theo puffed his cheeks. "Thank you, Vivian!"

"This steamed bun is delicious too." Isabella added one to his plate.

Theo grinned. "Thanks, pretty lady!"

Watching the boy enjoy his meal warmed Vivian's heart.

She decided to buy him a golden locket as a gift.

The trio headed toward the jewelry store, chatting happily.

A shrill voice cut through the air.

"Vivian Laurent!"

Victoria Roscente stood nearby, her face dark with fury.

Her burning gaze locked onto Vivian's hand holding Theo's.

After weeks in seclusion, she'd finally ventured out today.

Of all people to encounter, it had to be Vivian.

And the woman dared to hold Sophia's child!

Victoria's nails dug into her palms.

Sophia had disappeared, her beauty destroyed—all because of this woman.

Now she'd even stolen the child!

Blind rage consumed her.

Victoria lunged forward, her hand swinging toward Vivian's face.