The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 234

Time ticked by in silence until a soft knock came at the door. A bodyguard entered, carrying an insulated container.

“Mr. Baird, your dinner.”

Joseph nodded. “Put it on the table.”

He walked over, opened the container, and began taking out the food boxes one by one. The air quickly filled with the warm, savory aroma.

Seeing that her son was sound asleep, Vivica stood and walked over to Joseph’s side. She glanced at him silently, her lips pursed as the memory of their passionate kiss from earlier flooded her mind.

“You should eat now,” Joseph said, arranging the containers and handing her a fork.

“Thank you,” Vivica murmured softly, sitting down to eat.

Joseph didn’t leave. He remained seated across from her, legs crossed, watching her intently.

His stare made her uncomfortable, and she finally looked up. “Do you… want some?”

A faint smile touched his lips. “I was starting to think you weren’t going to speak to me all night.”

Vivica was speechless. Was that why he had been staring at her so intensely? Just waiting for her to offer him some food?

When he saw her expression darken again, Joseph sat up straighter. “Fine,” he said, in a tone that suggested he was doing her a great favor. “Seeing as you look so lonely eating by yourself, I’ll do you the honor of joining you.”

Vivica frowned in disbelief. She couldn’t hold back her retort. “You don’t have to do me any honors. I quite enjoy the peace and quiet of eating alone.”

Joseph smirked. “I paid for this meal. I’ll eat if I want to.”

“Then don’t say you’re keeping me company.”

Joseph’s eyes remained fixed on her face, his brow furrowing slightly after a moment of observation. “Are you still angry?”

He was clearly referring to the kiss from that afternoon.

Vivica’s heart pounded, and a blush crept up her cheeks. Without looking up, she mumbled, “Shouldn’t I be? It was completely disrespectful.”

Joseph paused for a few seconds, then reached down and picked up two luxurious-looking shopping bags from the floor beside the sofa. He placed them at her feet. “Don’t be angry anymore. Consider this my apology.”

With that, he went back to his meal.

Vivica glanced down. “What’s this?”

“Why don’t you open them and see?”

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