Three Years Forgotten, Why Go Crazy When I Say Goodbye? novel Chapter 531

Worried she was being too harsh, Susannah quickly softened her approach. "Julian is my only biological child, and Toby is his only son. As long as the two of you live well, everything the Sinclair Group owns will be yours in the future."

Vivienne knew Susannah was issuing a subtle warning, and her chest tightened. Though no one knew about her past escapades abroad, she couldn't help but feel a lingering paranoia.

Burdened by a guilty conscience, she was terrified Susannah's sharp eyes might catch the flush of panic on her ears or the guilt written across her face. Worse, she feared Susannah might see the filthy reality of what had just happened in this very room, or the dark, twisted schemes brewing in her mind.

Quietly, Vivienne tugged at her loose clothing, making sure every inch of skin on her neck and wrists was firmly hidden from view.

Once she was covered, she banished the anxiety from her eyes, looking up with the perfect mask of a submissive, obedient daughter. "I know, Mom. Don't worry. I'll definitely keep my boundaries in check. I won't let anyone lead me astray, and I won't give you any reason to worry."

She lowered her gaze, the picture of devotion. "I'm still the same Vivienne. I haven't changed a bit. I'll always be your and Dad's most dutiful daughter, Julian's biggest supporter, and the mother Toby trusts most."

Seeing her like this, the sternness melted from Susannah's face, replaced by a warm, satisfied glow. Her mind at ease, she leaned down, handed Toby over to Vivienne, and prepared to leave.

This had been the routine for days now. Susannah would drop Toby off in the mornings and pick him up at night.

Right before walking out the door, she mentioned offhandedly, "Come to think of it, I've been meaning to ask. Toby has been unusually lethargic lately."

Vivienne's heart leaped into her throat. Her fingers curled into tight fists, though she fought to keep her expression perfectly neutral.

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