The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 435

Though she loved gossip, this wasn't the time to be a third wheel. She would leave the couple alone.

Joseph didn't respond, his full attention on his wife.

Quintina quietly turned and left, gently closing the door behind her.

Seeing his wife like this, Joseph's expression softened further, and he leaned down to embrace her.

“I know you were terrified. It's okay to cry. You'll feel better if you let it out,” he whispered, holding her tightly and comforting her.

On his way back, Officer Tanner had sent him the surveillance video. Even knowing Vivica's injuries weren't life-threatening, his heart had still dropped at the moment of violent impact, as if plunging into an abyss.

In his arms, Vivica breathed in his scent, which filled her lungs like a tranquilizer. She clutched his shirt, the terrifying memory replaying in her mind. “The car was so fast… so fast,” she sobbed. “I thought I was going to die…”

In that split second, Vivica had truly believed it was the end. She couldn't describe the panic and fear, her mind flashing to what would happen to Chaim, her vision filled with Joseph's face.

But thankfully, fate had been kind, and she had survived.

“I know. I saw the video. The other car was completely at fault. You reacted so quickly; you handled it perfectly,” Joseph said, knowing exactly how to comfort her by praising her actions.

Vivica continued to cry silently as they held each other close.

It was only then that Joseph realized she had her moments of weakness and vulnerability. She was just used to being strong and facing things alone, making others assume she was always brave. This rare glimpse of fragility didn't seem dramatic; it only made him cherish and pity her more.

After a while, Vivica finally calmed down and pulled back a little from his embrace.

Joseph saw her bandaged head and gently touched it. “Does the wound still hurt?”

“A little. It's mainly the dizziness. I'm fine if I lie still, but any movement makes me really dizzy…” Vivica explained, frowning in frustration as he supported her shoulders.

“Yes, I spoke with the doctor. That's normal for a concussion. You need to rest in bed and avoid moving around.”

With that, Joseph helped her lie back down.

“You just lie there and don't move. If you need anything, just tell me.”

Vivica lay back, her eyes fixed on him. “You came back so suddenly. What about your work?”

Although no one wanted an accident to happen, she still felt guilty, afraid she had disrupted his important business.

Joseph explained, “Roderic and another lawyer are still there. They can handle it, and we can communicate by phone if anything comes up.”

“I'm sorry. I'm always causing trouble for you…” Vivica apologized.

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