Chapter 894

"Let's not talk about this now. Theo is still playing over there." Vivian quickly changed the subject, her gaze following the little boy playing nearby.

Ethan chuckled softly. "Don't worry, Theo's having fun."

His tone shifted suddenly. "Vivian, who do you think our future child would take after?"

"Our home will be livelier then. I'll take good care of you all." Ethan's voice carried gentle determination. "Including Theo. I'll learn to be a proper father."

Vivian's heart clenched. Her fingers tightened around the hem of her dress, nails nearly digging into her palms.

Why was he bringing up children now?

Had he discovered something? Impossible. She'd been so careful.

"That day will never come." Vivian stared into the distance, her voice eerily calm. "We ended things long ago."

The sharp pain in her palm kept her grounded. She wondered if the child growing inside her would hate her for this decision.

"We never ended." Ethan's declaration left no room for argument.

The tense moment shattered when Theo came running toward them, cheeks flushed with excitement.

"Auntie! Uncle!"

Vivian's heart softened at the sight of the boy's rosy face. Though not her biological child, her love for Theo was genuine.

"Hungry?" Vivian crouched down, using her handkerchief to wipe Theo's forehead. "Shall we get some lunch?"

They ate at the amusement park's casual dining spot. Theo immediately dragged them to the sandpit afterward.

"This is our house!" Theo declared proudly as he shaped his sandcastle. "Here's me, and Uncle and Auntie... We need to add a baby brother!"

Vivian's breath caught. If not for the child's innocent expression, she might have thought he knew her secret.

"Do you want a brother, Theo?"

"Of course!" Theo waved his little shovel. "I'll protect him! Nobody can bully him!"

"What if it's a sister?"

"Even better!" Theo's eyes sparkled. "I'll be the best big brother ever!"

Vivian couldn't help smiling. She would give Theo a sibling—just not yet.

"Vivian, you..." Ethan began hesitantly.

"Just making conversation." Vivian brushed it off lightly.

As sunset painted the sky, park lights flickered to life. Another day slipped away—leaving only two more days counting down between her and Ethan.