Chapter 720
"We still don't know when that woman appeared by his side. I've sent people to investigate, but the trail went cold."
"I also visited Sophia Evans, but she refused to say anything. She's completely lost her mind."
Ethan Roscente's gaze softened with apology as he looked at Vivian Laurent. "Vivian, I'm sorry you had to endure so much because of this misunderstanding with Sophia."
"Let's not dwell on the past. I'm going to check on Theo."
Vivian started to rise, but Ethan held her down. "You're still recovering. The hospital staff is taking care of Theo. You need to rest and eat something first."
"I've slept enough. Look at yourself, Ethan. Have you seen a mirror lately?"
Ethan's face was pale, with dark circles under his bloodshot eyes. He looked utterly drained, as if he might collapse at any moment.
He ignored her comment and picked up a thermal container. "I had this delivered. It's still warm."
Inside were various nourishing soups—chicken, bone broth, pigeon—along with an assortment of nutritional supplements.
Vivian's appetite vanished at the sight of the greasy liquids. "I don't want any of this."
"Then what would you like? I'll have it made fresh."
"I'm not an invalid. Why all these tonics?"
"Because—"
Because you're carrying our child. The doctor said you need proper nutrition.
Ethan swallowed the words.
"Because what?" Vivian pressed.
"You fainted. The doctor said you need to replenish your strength."
Vivian sighed. "I'm not a child. I'll speak up if I'm hungry."
The smell of the rich soups alone made her nauseous.
"Then tell me what you want," Ethan insisted.
"Nothing right now. You, on the other hand, need sleep."
"I'm not tired."
"Trying to work yourself to death?"
A faint smile touched Ethan's lips at her concern. He pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Then stay with me while I rest?"
"I need to see Theo."
"If you won't sleep, neither will I."
Vivian relented, realizing that if he collapsed, she'd have two people to care for.
"Fine. Just for a little while."