Chapter 1878 Vivian And Her Suspicions
Lately, Vivian had been staying home, focusing on her pregnancy and getting plenty of rest. Still, she couldn''t help feeling puzzled-Zachary had beening homete for several days in a row.
She tried asking the housekeepers about it, but they hesitated to tell her.
George, noticing her unease, finally spoke up. “Vivian, Zach''s your husband. If you''re worried, just give him a call and ask where he is. And if he dares get annoyed with you or refuses to say anything,e to me I''ll make sure he straightens out."
Vivian had never been one to pry, but ever since getting pregnant, a strange, persistent fear had taken root inside her.
Maybe it was the hormones, or maybe it was the fact that she now carried a piece of Zachary within her. Whatever the reason, she found herself gued by anxious thoughts—what if something happened to him? What if he got into an ident? What if he encountered danger while he was out?
"All right," Vivian replied softly.
Since George had offered his support, she didn''t dwell too much on it and decided to call Zachary directly.
At that moment, Zachary was still at the Royale Club.
He answered quickly, his voice unconsciously gentler when he realized it was her. "What''s wrong, Vivian?"
"Where are you right now?" she asked.
Zachary nced around. Not wanting Vivian to worry, he decided to lie. "I''m on my way home now."
On his way home?
But Vivian could clearly hearughter and background chatter through the phone -voices that didn''t belong in a car.
Her brows furrowed. "Are you sure?"
"Of course. Why would I lie to you?" Zachary replied smoothly,pletely
unaware that her suspicion was already growing.
Unfortunately, just then, Ste''s voice rang out from behind him. "Zach, where are we heading?"
Zach?
Zachary immediately signaled someone to cover Ste''s mouth.
"Vivian, I''m with a client right now. I can''t talk," he said quickly before hanging up.
Then, turning to Ste, he said coldly, "Are you looking to die? Don''t think I''ll go easy on you just because you''ve lost your mind."
Meanwhile, on the other end of the line, Vivian sat frozen, the color draining from her face.
Zach? That voice just now... It was soft. Clearly a woman''s voice. A client? A pretty female client, is that it?
Vivian clenched her phone tightly, her heart pounding for reasons she didn''t want to admit. She''d always told herself she didn''t love Zachary. But at this moment, the sharp Sting in her chest betrayed her. What was I expecting? A man like him, changing for someone like me?
That''s wishful thinking.
George, noticing her pale expression, grew concerned. "What''s wrong? Is that rascaling back?"
Vivian quicklyposed herself, forcing a smile. She didn''t want to worry George. "Yeah, he said he''s on his way."
"Oh, that''s good then," George said warmly. "I''ll make sure that rascal gets home earlier to keep youpany." He knew well-pregnancy came with all kinds of changes, and a woman needed her husband''s
presence now more than ever.
As Zachary''s grandfather, it was his duty to keep an eye on him and make sure he didn''t take Vivian for granted.
Vivian nodded and quietly returned to her room without saying another word.
Once inside, herposure began to crack. Unable to hold it in, she picked up her phone and dialed Cecilia.
Cecilia was at the hospital keeping Queeniepany. "What''s wrong, Vivian?" Vivian''s voice was filled with frustration. "Ceci, I think Zachary''s cheating on me.”
Cecilia was in disbelief. "What? That doesn''t sound like him..."
"It''s true. I called him, and I heard a woman calling him ''Zach.''" Vivian gritted her teeth, her stomach turning at the memory.
If she could, she really wanted to give that despicable couple a good beating.
"Could there be some
misunderstanding? Vivian, don''t
upset. Wait for Zachary toe Cand ask him directly," Cecilia said quickly.