The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 248

“That’s their problem, not yours.”

“I know, but I want to wait and see when the ambulance arrives.”

Joseph didn’t argue. Instead, he asked, “Did you two finish eating?”

“We were halfway through.”

“Have Roderic take you to Sherman’s. I’ll meet you there now.”

Vivica was surprised. “Are you done with work?”

“Yes,” Joseph said. “I was about to head back to the firm, but with everything that happened, I’m worried. Let's eat together. I’m still hungry anyway.”

Even though he had sent men to protect her and Chaim, Joseph needed to see for himself that they were alright.

“Okay.”

Before they could hang up, Roderic turned from the driver's seat. “Ma’am, look.”

Vivica looked out the window just as an ambulance, sirens blaring, screeched to a halt in front of the restaurant. Paramedics leaped out and rushed inside.

A few moments later, they emerged with Dylan on a stretcher. Fletcher and Loretta followed close behind, their faces pale with panic as they climbed into the ambulance.

Riley was the last to exit, leading her daughter by the hand. She stood frozen at the restaurant entrance, her expression lost and bewildered as she watched the ambulance speed away.

Vivica pulled her gaze away. “Let’s go to Sherman’s.”

“Right away.”

...

By the time Vivica arrived with Chaim, the little boy was so exhausted he was practically asleep.

Only after confirming she was unharmed did Joseph finally relax. The two of them sat down at the table. Vivica took a sip of hot coffee to calm her nerves and sighed. “I never thought it would nearly end with someone dying.”

Noticing her empty cup, Joseph immediately poured her another. “If you had asked me, I would have told you not to take Chaim there in the first place. You’ve seen what that family is like more than once.”

Vivica sighed again. “I know, but Chaim wanted to go. I didn’t have the heart to stop him.”

After all, Dylan had been quite good to Chaim over the past few years. It was remarkable that even after learning Chaim wasn't his biological grandson, he still remembered the boy's birthday.

Out of respect for that, she felt she had to oblige. She just never imagined her good intentions would almost cost Dylan his life.

Just as she finished her thought, her phone rang. She had a sinking feeling. “Don’t tell me it’s Fletcher,” she muttered.

She pulled out her phone and saw the name on the screen. It was him.

Her eyes widened as she looked at Joseph, predicting, “I bet he wants money.”