Chapter 117

“You heard what the doctor said, didn’t you?” Roman offered a faint smile, gently brushing the top of his sister’s head. “There’s nothing to worry about. Just be a little more careful with Mommy’s meals, okay? I can count on you both for that, can’t I?”

Both Vivian and Beatrice nodded obediently.

“Roman,” Valerie’s voice broke through the tender moment between the three siblings. “Can we talk?”

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