The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 458

Full of doubt, Vivica dialed her husband’s number.

Across town in another hospital, Joseph was waking up again. A nurse was drawing his blood for another round of tests when his phone began to ring.

Roderic brought it over with a frown. “Boss, it’s your wife. She’s probably calling to see if you’ve sobered up.”

Joseph took the phone with his free hand. “What did you tell her last night?”

“I just said you got drunk and went back to your own place, and that I was staying to look after you. I told her not to worry,” Roderic recounted precisely, afraid of any inconsistencies.

“Good.” Joseph nodded. With their story straight, he answered the call.

“Hello?”

Vivica had thought he was still passed out from the alcohol. “Oh, you’re awake! I was about to say I might have to come home to drag you out of bed,” she teased.

He deserved it for getting drunk.

“That won’t be necessary. I didn’t have that much…” Joseph chuckled softly, but his words were cut short as the nurse withdrew the needle. He couldn't press down on the bandage himself, so he shot a look at Roderic, who immediately stepped forward to apply pressure.

But Roderic, being clumsy, pressed down too hard, causing Joseph to wince in pain.

Vivica’s sharp ears caught the sound. “What’s wrong? Why did you hiss?”

Joseph’s lie was ready. “Hangover headache. It feels like a vice grip on my head.”

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