The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 601

Joseph was pouring a glass of water when he heard her. "Why the sigh?"

Vivica kept a smile on her face. "I wasn't sighing. I was just marveling."

The corners of his lips curled up. "At what?"

"At how perfect this all is. It feels like a dream." She leaned closer to him, tilting her head with a childish glint in her eyes. "Pinch me. Let's see if I'm dreaming."

He finished pouring the drink and turned to look at her, his handsome face filled with helpless adoration.

She raised an eyebrow. "What? Did you not hear me?"

"Loud and clear. It's just the first time I've ever gotten that request." He chuckled, reaching out to gently pinch her cheek. He didn't use much force; he couldn't bear to hurt her flawless, luminous skin.

"Ow," she frowned, shooting him a complaining glare. "Who told you to pinch my face?"

"Where else was I supposed to pinch? Your thigh? Your butt? That hardly seems appropriate for the occasion. If the elders saw, they'd think I was disrespecting you or acting like a creep in public." His eyes brimmed with teasing affection.

She glared at him. "You... just saying that makes you a creep!"

But now, her daughter was luckier. Despite the hardships of her early life, the storm had passed. Looking at the peak she had reached now, anyone would be green with envy.

"We are so thrilled you could make the long trip to join us. Since none of us can drink right now, let's raise a glass of sparkling water and toast to you," Melanie said, leading the formalities with a warm smile.

Hillary quickly raised her glass. "You're far too kind. If anything, I should be the one toasting you. Thank you for treating Vivica so well. Really, if it weren't for you, we might never have reunited with her in this lifetime. You saved her life, and you saved us as a couple. It's a pity her father couldn't make it due to his health, but tonight, I'll toast you on his behalf. Thank you!"

Listening to those words, Vivica had been smiling happily, but for some reason, her eyes suddenly pricked, and tears began to well up.