Chapter 761

Ethan Roscente's deep voice murmured near her ear. "Felix has gone to take care of Theo. I've sent extra security there."

His gaze locked onto Vivian Laurent, dark eyes swirling with concern.

"You need me more."

Vivian stubbornly turned her face away. "I'm fine. Theo needs you."

Ethan gripped her wrist. "To me, you'll always be the girl who needs protecting."

His thumb traced slow circles against her inner wrist.

In the distance, an ambulance siren pierced the night.

Vivian pulled free and strode toward the emergency vehicle.

Nathan Clementson was directing paramedics with a stretcher. "Coming to the hospital, Dr. Laurent?"

She checked her watch. 9:15 PM.

Her phone screen lit up with a dozen missed calls.

A nurse's frantic voice came through. "Dr. Laurent, Zoe Chamberlain left. The forums are saying..."

A pause.

"That you're too scared to face her. That Zoe is the real Dr. Luna."

Vivian clenched the phone. "Understood."

The ambulance doors slammed shut, carrying the injured away.

Nathan gave her a quick gesture through the window.

The accident site reeked of gasoline. Firefighters cleared twisted metal wreckage.

Vivian's gaze fixed on a dark red stain on the pavement.

Ethan draped his jacket over her shoulders. "Wait in the car?"

She shook her head, voice barely audible. "That little girl..."

Her fingers trembled slightly.

Ethan enclosed her cold hand in his. "The Roscente Foundation will cover all her expenses."

The night wind swallowed his last words.

Vivian stared up at the police lights staining the sky. "Was this really just an accident?"

Investigators' flashlights swept over the crushed driver's seat.

Ethan narrowed his eyes. "Every driver gets tested for alcohol and narcotics."

His phone vibrated abruptly.

Vivian's stomach dropped.