The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 23

Vivica noticed the change in his tone and instinctively sat up straighter, a spark of hope igniting within her.

“It’s like this,” she began. “My husband and I have been married for four years, and we have one child…”

She gave him a summary of her situation with Fletcher, outlining their division of labor at home, the status of Fletcher’s company, his recent affair and demand for a divorce, and the fact that their son was in the hospital with an illness that required a lot of money.

“There is one rather unusual detail,” she continued. “My son isn’t my husband’s biological child. He has fertility issues, so our son was conceived through a sperm donor. I’ve been told that in a situation like this, the court is more likely to grant custody to the father. Is that true?”

Joseph had listened to her story with a neutral expression, showing no reaction. But when she mentioned the sperm donor, his composure wavered slightly.

Just a few days ago, Harvey had mentioned that infertility rates were rising every year, forcing the government to actively encourage donations from college students and firefighters to replenish the national sperm banks.

And now, here was a living example right in front of him—a couple who had turned to that very method to have a child.

“Generally speaking, yes, but the court will consider extenuating circumstances. For example, you mentioned that the father is already showing signs of abandoning the child,” Joseph explained calmly.

Vivica’s face brightened. “So you’re saying the court won’t necessarily award him custody?”

“That’s right.”

While Joseph answered her question, his mind was on his friend’s investigation. Last week, Harvey had said Lennon’s sample had been used and that he was tracking down the child’s information, promising news in two days at most.

It was already Monday. Why hadn’t he heard anything?

He looked at the woman before him, and a wild thought crossed his mind.

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