A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 439

"I'm feeling so much better. In fact, I was about to give you a call!"

"Are you in any pain? Is everything okay?"

"I'm alright! You don't have to worry about me." Vivian's anxiety touched Rachel's heart as she stroked her daughter's cheek affectionately. "I wanted to ask you to help with the discharge procedures. I've been in the hospital for so long that I'm going nuts."

"Wait a minute!" Vivian was slightly agitated when she heard her mother's intentions. However, she quickly restrained herself to avoid drawing any suspicion. "But Mom, you're not completely healed yet! I think you should stay in for a bit longer until the doctors say that you can leave."

"But I'm just fine! I think I can be discharged right now!" Rachel was definitely not eager to stay in the hospital anymore.

Vivian bit her lip and tried to coax her mother again. "It's just for a while longer, Mom. Please don't make me worry, okay?"

With that, Rachel had no choice but to agree.

After that, Vivian stayed a while longer to keep Rachel company. Rachel was certainly happy to have her, as their chats drew cheerful laughter despite her condition. However, Vivian's emotions threatened to overwhelm her as time passed. With a hastily formed excuse of being busy with work, Vivian decided to take her leave.

"Of course, darling. Don't let me keep you."

"Well, I'll be off then!" With a smile and a wave, Vivian left the room. She was thankful that she left then, for the tears had started pricking her eyes

and blurring her vision.

Soon after, Rachel put a hand over her mouth to stop herself from crying out as she ran towards a more private place away from the ward. On the bench, Vivian buried her face in her knees and cried to her heart's content, even though some strangers were starting to give her weird looks.

Back in the study, silence fell as the shock of Mark's actions settled in. The elder Mr. Norton shot a glance at Finnick but could not find the words to comfort the furious man.

The silence was broken by the sound of Finnick's cell phone. He fished it out of his pocket and checked the caller ID to find that it was Vivian calling.