Chapter 744
Vivian's ears flushed pink as she turned her face away. "I don't need your care."
"Then let's take care of Theo together?"
"In your dreams!"
Ethan arched an eyebrow. "What if Theo hears you say that—"
"I'll take care of Theo myself," Vivian interrupted. "But that has nothing to do with you."
"Nothing to do with me?" Ethan leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Auntie?"
Vivian clenched her fists. "Say that again and see what happens."
"Go ahead." His smirk was infuriating.
She seethed.
This man was clearly out of his mind.
Pushing him away, she said, "Theo needs you right now. Focus on him."
"And what about you?" Ethan pressed.
"I have things to do."
She calculated the days—her prenatal checkup was approaching. Getting examined in Eudora was safest, with Queen Eleanor providing cover. Ethan must never find out.
"What things?"
"None of your business."
Ethan narrowed his eyes.
Her evasiveness only confirmed his suspicions about the baby.
"Fine. Go ahead." He feigned indifference.
Vivian hurried off toward the queen's chambers.
"Your Majesty, could you arrange a prenatal exam for me?"
The queen gasped, clasping her hands. "Oh my! Congratulations!"
"Thank you. I...I want to keep this child."
"Leave it to me!" The queen immediately summoned the medical team.
Only after confirming Ethan was occupied with Theo did Vivian feel safe heading to the hospital.
She didn't notice Ethan silently trailing behind.
His chest tightened.
She planned to hide this from him indefinitely.
"The fetus is healthy," the doctor's voice carried from the examination room. "Already five months along."
Ethan pressed against the door, his pulse racing.
Five more months until he could meet their little one.
"Excellent development," the doctor pointed at the screen. "See those tiny hands..."
Vivian's laughter sparkled. "So precious."
Ethan's throat constricted.
How he longed to see their child's face.
Would the baby resemble her more? Or him?
Boy or girl—it would be their greatest treasure.