The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 523

Vivica's selfish reason was simple. Once she signed and accepted these assets, it would be the equivalent of officially recognizing Hillary and Hayes as her parents. Even if she didn't change how she addressed them or verbally acknowledge them, the responsibilities and obligations would still fall squarely on her shoulders. There would be no escaping it.

In the past, Hillary and Hayes had no children by their side, so Cheryl was willing to care for them, and the Smith family was willing to keep them company. But if she returned, they might feel that the burden on their shoulders could finally be lifted—and the task of caring for and accompanying Hillary and Hayes would fall to her.

It wasn't that she didn't want to fulfill her duties as a daughter.

Since she had come to Sydville and agreed to meet them, she had already prepared herself to take on the responsibility of providing for them.

However, her own child was sick. Even with the Baird family's help, as a mother, she couldn't just wash her hands of him. She couldn't leave her child behind to settle in Sydville and care for her biological parents.

Therefore, giving half the assets to the Smith family would make it easier for them to continue helping out with their care.

She would only need to come visit and spend time with them whenever she could manage to get away.

That was why Vivica remained so resolute.

Seeing her firm expression, Raymond stayed silent at first. Then, a sudden flash of realization hit him—he understood Vivica's concerns. He glanced at Cheryl, choosing not to expose the truth on the spot, and quickly changed his tune. "Alright, Vivica. Since you're insisting, I suppose I'd better respectfully obey. Thank you for skyrocketing my net worth!"

He delivered the joke while shooting a meaningful look at his mother.

Cheryl was shocked. She frowned at her son, fully prepared to scold him, but when she caught his subtle signal, it suddenly dawned on her as well.

"Alright then. We'll go with Vivica's wishes and have the lawyer revise the agreement." Cheryl also agreed to accept half the assets.

Only if they accepted the wealth would Vivica feel at ease, believing that they had "taken the money to do the job."

The two lawyers got to work on their laptops to draft the new agreements. With nothing else to do, the rest of the group naturally fell into casual conversation.

Vivica turned back to her son, asking the little guy if he wanted some water or some fruit.

Hillary looked at her grandson, her eyes brimming with maternal love and sheer joy. "Vivica, how is Chaim's treatment going? Raymond mentioned earlier that he mobilized quite a few people to get tested for a match, but unfortunately, none of them were successful."

Vivica was aware of this, and it was entirely expected.

The odds of a successful bone marrow match were already incredibly low to begin with. She hadn't dared to hope that so many lucky coincidences would miraculously happen to her.

"Yeah, it's alright. The doctor said his condition is temporarily under control. We're currently preparing to have a second child. The chances of a successful match might be higher that way," Vivica replied with a peaceful tone.