The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 14

"I wanted him, but now—"

Seeing him hesitate, Loretta pushed, "What now? Riley won't let you keep him?"

"No," Fletcher said, finally admitting, "Chaim has leukemia. It's going to cost a lot to treat him. Vivica selling her bags… it must be to raise money for his medical bills."

"What? Chaim has leukemia? Why didn't you tell us any of this? So much has happened!" Loretta's voice rose, drawing glances from passersby.

Just then, Vivica walked out of the consignment shop and saw her sister-in-law standing off to the side. She paused for a moment. Their eyes met.

Loretta dropped her phone, her expression a mix of emotions.

Knowing Loretta had never liked her, Vivica had no intention of greeting her and turned to leave, pretending she hadn't seen her.

But Loretta chased after her. “Hey, Vivica!” she called out, blocking her path.

Vivica's dislike for Fletcher now extended to his entire family. She stopped and gave Loretta a cold glance. "What is it?"

"Is it true Chaim has leukemia?" Loretta asked.

Vivica didn't answer and tried to walk around her.

Loretta blocked her again. "Don't go! I'm not done. Are you really divorcing my brother?"

Vivica still ignored her, pushing her aside to keep walking.

Loretta followed, pestering her. "So how are you splitting the assets? The house, the cars, the company shares? You're not going to be like one of those gold-diggers online who uses my brother's mistake to take him for everything he's worth, are you?"

Vivica let out a cold laugh. "You finally said something that makes sense. You know it's your brother's mistake."

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean? Even if my brother made a mistake, you should reflect on yourself too! You're always so domineering, wanting to control everything at home and outside. Men like gentle, understanding women, you know?"

Vivica was speechless at the accusation. But instead of arguing, she glanced back at the man standing near the shop entrance.

"So, according to you, as long as a woman is gentle and understanding, a man will love her and be faithful?" she asked Loretta.

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