Chapter 23 Curtis Sees the Real Vivian

Lainey Whitehead shook her head and sighed. She looked up at Frederick Whitehead, who analyzed: "No matter what, the priority now is to secure the engagement with Bernard Jacobson." "What about the child in Vivian's womb?" Lilith cared most about the unborn child, fearing its existence would become his greatest threat. "Oh, my silly daughter." A scheming thought flashed through Lainey's mind. She smiled and said, "Vivian is a proud woman. Once she learns of your engagement to Bernard, do you really think she'll still want to carry the child to term? And once you're officially engaged, even if the baby is born—whether it survives or not will be entirely in your hands." Hearing her mother's words, Lilith's mind suddenly cleared. Her sullen face brightened, and a smile broke through. "Mommy, you're wonderful." She hugged Lainey tightly once more, the bond between mother and daughter deepening. … Ring ring ring— The next day, the weather was fine, with a soft breeze. Vivian was awakened ea