The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 239

His innocent remark sent a wave of laughter through the room.

Sheridan immediately promised his grandson, “From now on, Chaim, every day can be this happy!”

Watching the pure, unadulterated joy on her son’s face, Vivica’s gaze instinctively found Joseph’s, and she sent him a look of profound gratitude.

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Before the party was over, Chaim began to tire. He still wasn’t fully recovered, and even after being discharged from the hospital, he needed plenty of rest.

Vivica carried him out of the sunroom and took him upstairs to bed.

Lying in bed, Chaim blinked his big eyes and whispered, “Mommy, I really like this grandpa and grandma’s house. It’s better than my old grandpa’s house.”

Vivica’s smile was tinged with bitterness. The mention of his “old grandpa” brought a sigh to her lips. Today was her son’s third birthday, and not a single person from the Sanford family had called or sent a message to acknowledge it.

Whatever grievances the adults had, they shouldn’t have let it affect a child. They had once been family, and before the divorce, she had worked hard to maintain harmony among them all. But now that she and Fletcher were separated, it was as if they had severed all ties, completely ignoring their own grandson on his birthday.

Seeing the slightly cautious look in her son’s eyes, Vivica understood what he was thinking. He felt a little guilty for “abandoning” his old grandfather, yet he couldn’t deny his true feelings—he simply liked his new one better.

She gently stroked his cheek. “Mommy thinks this grandpa and grandma are the best, too. If you like it here, you can visit often.”

“Okay,” Chaim nodded, then added out of the blue, “Mommy, you should have another grandbaby for Grandpa and Grandma!”

Vivica froze, completely bewildered. “Who told you that? Or did you think of it yourself?”

A soft knock came from the door. She looked over to see Joseph walking in.

Since Chaim had just fallen asleep, Vivica quickly put a finger to her lips in a hushing gesture. He stopped immediately, not coming any closer.

After a few more minutes, once she was sure the boy was sound asleep, Vivica quietly got up and walked toward the door.

“He’s asleep. I can watch him. You should go downstairs and get something to eat. I noticed you barely touched your food earlier,” Joseph said in a low voice as she approached.

Vivica didn’t respond to his suggestion. Instead, she gestured for him to step outside, indicating she had something to say.

Joseph followed her out of the room.