The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 610

Vivica walked her to the door. As they stepped outside, Quintina looped an arm through hers and leaned in to whisper, "You guys can totally start brainstorming those 'other ways' tonight... If you're stuck, just Google it."

Mortified, Vivica immediately pinched her friend's arm. "Stop it! Who said I was going to brainstorm anything tonight? I meant months from now, way down the line..."

"Ow! Okay, okay, I get it, let go..." Quintina hissed in pain, begging for mercy.

Once released, she practically jogged to her car. "Thanks for dinner, Mr. Baird! Have a good night, you two! Chaim, blow your godmother a kiss!"

Joseph stood in the doorway holding his son, offering a polite, faint smile. Chaim giggled brightly and obediently blew a kiss toward the driveway.

Satisfied, Quintina started the car and drove off.

Vivica turned back to see her husband and son standing on the steps. She walked over and smiled at the boy. "It's getting late. Time for a bath and bed."

Joseph carried Chaim inside, trailing behind her. He couldn't hide his curiosity. "What exactly did you and Quintina talk about this afternoon? Why did she keep looking at me and grinning through dinner?"

Vivica avoided his gaze and quickened her pace. "Nothing important. Just go give Chaim his bath."

Ever since she got pregnant, she rarely had to lift a finger for childcare duties—Joseph handled everything himself. Over time, she had grown quite accustomed to bossing him around, thoroughly enjoying the leisure.

He cast a lingering glance at her, clearly sensing there was more to the story, but held his tongue. Knowing that their son's health required a strict early bedtime, he carried the boy upstairs.

An hour later, having successfully put his son to sleep, he realized Vivica still hadn't come back to the bedroom. He went out to look for her.

He checked the first and second floors, but she was nowhere to be found. Frowning, he pulled out his phone to call her, but then remembered he hadn't checked the study.

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