Chapter 1773 Family Of Three


    "Don''t worry," Vivian reassured him. “Grandpa George had a check-up, and the doctors said he''s in good health."


    She had no idea that the doctors were merely sugarcoating the truth-just as George had instructed them to.


    Jonathan let out a silent sigh. He had to keep the secret-he couldn''t reveal the truth to Vivian.


    "I still think you should stay," he insisted. "I know you''re pregnant."


    Vivian stiffened, her eyes widening in shock. She quickly pressed a finger to her lips, signaling him to lower his voice. "Jon, you absolutely must not tell Grandpa George or Zachary. Do you understand?" she whispered urgently.


    Jonathan nodded. "I know. Otherwise, I would''ve already told them."


    Indeed.


    Vivian knew that, despite his age, Jonathan could be remarkably mature. She trusted himpletely.


    "Good. Stay out of this. Adults will handle our own matters," she said gently. "Now, hurry up and get to school."


    Realizing she wouldn''t change her mind, Jonathan had no choice but to leave.


    Meanwhile, Zachary was reminded of Cecilia''s uing surgery. He gave her a call to check if she was avable recently.


    Cecilia informed him that she needed to make a trip to Drocver first but would undergo the surgery upon her return.


    Zachary frowned. Cecilia''s going to Drocver? And Vivian''s going there too? Vivian''s job mainly involves online product promotions and managing employees there is rarely a need for her to travel. Even if there is, it shouldn''t take this long... right?


    Zachary, confused, picked up his phone and made a call. "Keep a close eye on Vivian for me. I want to know what she''s been up totely."


    After making the necessary arrangements, Zachary headed to the hospital.


    As soon as he arrived, he spotted Darren and Madeline with their daughter, Amelia.


    "Darren, what are you guys doing here?" he asked, approaching them. "Amelia caught a cold, so we brought her in for a check-up," Darren exined. Zachary nodded. "I see."


    The two chatted for a while before finally parting ways.


    As Zachary watched the small family walk away, a wave of envy washed over him.


    When will I have a child of my own? When will Vivian and I be able to walk together like that-with our child?


    Even after they disappeared from sight, the lingering sense of longing remained.


    Outside the hospital, Darren cradled Amelia in one arm while carrying her medicine in the other.


    Beside him, Madeline stood with stern expression. "If you can''t take care of her properly, then give ker back to me. She never had a sever whèn she was under my care."


    Darren paused for a moment before replying, "You know I have to go to work."


    "And you think I don''t?" Madeline shot back.


    Darren fell silent. She moved back in too-so why is she putting all the me on me?


    "Can you be reasonable?" he asked, exasperated.


    Madeline snapped, "If you want to talk about reason, then give me full custody of Amy."


    At this point, Madeline was still contemting divorce and fighting for custody.


    Darren''s expression darkened. "I''m being civil right now-for our daughter''s sake."


    Before Madeline could respond,


    Amelia stowly opened her eyes, her


    small voice breaking through the


    tension. "Daddy, Mommy... no


    fighting."


    Madeline''s heart softened instantly. She quickly reassured her, “Amy, Daddy and


    Mommy aren''t fighting. We''re just ying around."


    Darren let out a quiet chuckle. "She may be young, but she''s not foolish.


    Lying to her face-don''t you feel st


    even a little ashamed?"


    Madeline''s face flushed deep red. "I..."


    Darren cut her off. "What? Just get in the car."


    Left with no choice, Madeline climbed in, then reached out to take Amelia from


    him.


    Darren sat beside them. Amelia, still drowsy, leaned against Madeline''s shoulder and reached out for Darren''s hand.