The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 488

Before Joseph could cut him off, Raymond eagerly pressed on. "How about this? Let me show you around the city for the next couple of days. The traffic in Sydville is a nightmare, and navigating the streets on your own can be a huge headache."

"We'll pass. We have our own itinerary, and we won't be needing a tour guide."

Joseph delivered the rejection without a shred of emotion, then turned on his heel and strode back into the hotel lobby.

Raymond wanted to push the issue, but hitting the absolute brick wall of Joseph's icy demeanor, the words died in his throat. He let out a heavy sigh.

Defeated, Raymond pinched the bridge of his nose. His phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and saw his mother's name on the screen.

"Hey, Mom..."

On the other end, Cheryl had finally managed to calm Hillary down. Exhausted but desperate for an update, she had immediately called her son.

"Raymond, what happened? They didn't leave for the airport, did they?"

Raymond watched through the massive glass windows of the lobby as Joseph disappeared into an elevator. He turned and leaned against his car.

"Relax, Mom. They're still here. It looks like they're planning to stay and show their kid around the city for a couple of days."

"Thank God..." Cheryl breathed out, the tension draining from her voice. "We just need to be patient. Once the DNA results come back, Vivica will come around."

"Yeah, I think so too. We just pushed her way too hard today."

***

When Joseph returned to their suite, he found Vivica curled up on the couch, scrolling through her phone.

She looked up at the sound of the door closing. "You're back. Did you get the keys?"

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