Chapter 438

"Vivian, what’s wrong?" Jordan Lane asked, voice soft but curious. Growing up in a single-parent home had made him especially sensitive. He instantly picked up on the slight redness in Vivian Grant’s eyes, and the faint sorrow in her vibe. "I’m fine. Just thinking how tough things must have been for your mom, raising you on her own." Vivian gently ruffled his hair. At least her nephew was smart and well-behaved—Emma Lane probably felt both exhausted and fulfilled. A lot of single moms go through hell for their kids, only to end up heartbroken if the child turns rebellious. That’s when all the effort starts to feel pointless. "Yeah, Mom works a lot every day. Her eyesight's getting worse already... I'm still too little to actually help with anything," Jordan said, his tone dropping just a bit. Vivian knew the truth—Emma had stayed home to focus on raising Jordan and picked up screenwriting early on. Emma had always been good with words. Even though she dropped out in her first year of c