The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 425

She had initially wanted to bring up Fletcher, but since they couldn't talk on the phone or video chat, typing it all out felt like too much of a hassle, so she decided to let it go.

“You must be in your room by now. It’s past ten, so wash up and get some rest,” she typed.

Joseph received her message just as Roderic was pushing open the door to the executive suite.

After a quick sweep of the room to ensure everything was secure, Roderic quietly gave his boss the all-clear and departed.

“Just got to the room. It’s late for you too, and you have work tomorrow. Go to sleep,” he replied.

After sending the text, he put his phone down, undressed, and prepared to wash up for the night.

Vivica saw his reply, sent a “Goodnight” sticker, and let out a soft sigh. She scrolled up, rereading their entire conversation one more time before locking her phone and closing her eyes with a contented heart.

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The next morning, while Vivica was on her way to work, she received another call from Fletcher’s unknown number.

Remembering they were scheduled to meet at noon, she hesitated for a moment before answering the call.

“Hello, what is it?” Her tone was flat, devoid of either hatred or any lingering affection.

Fletcher, on the other hand, sounded gentle, almost as if he were trying to please her. “I’m coming in for the compatibility test at noon. Is there anything I need to do to prepare? For instance, am I allowed to eat breakfast this morning?”

The fact that Fletcher had thought to ask these questions showed he was taking his son’s illness seriously.

But to Vivica, this sense of responsibility and care had come far too late.

And some things, once they arrive late, become utterly useless.

“Couldn’t you have just looked that up online? Did you really need to call and ask me?”

Vivica didn’t want to call him out on his real intentions. She shot back the question just as another call came in from a colleague, giving her the perfect excuse to hang up.

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