Chapter 29
Chapter 29
The bathroom door slammed shut with a loud bang, followed immediately by the sound of Sophia vomiting.
Rowan frowned and looked up at Vincent. “Dad, why is Mommy throwing up so badly? Is she sick?”
Vincent’s gaze darkened slightly. He gently ruffled Rowan’s hair. “She might just be exhausted these past few days.”
“Then… does that mean Mommy won’t come see me as often now?” Rowan asked, clearly upset.
Vincent replied simply, “You can ask her that yourself.”
Rowan let out a soft sigh and mumbled under his breath, “She didn’t used to be this busy… I think ever since my other mom came back, she’s been super busy…”
The bathroom door opened.
Sophia stepped out, her appearance composed but clearly weary from the earlier nausea.
Both Vincent and Rowan turned to look at her.
“Mommy,” Rowan called, worry written all over his small face, “are you okay?”
Sophia felt significantly better after throwing up–just a bit drained. She nodded.
Vincent’s dark eyes fixed on her, pupils like ink. “Stomach upset?”
Sophia’s lashes fluttered as guilt flashed in her eyes.
She pressed her lips together, answering calmly.
Vincent rarely showed concern for her, so she didn’t believe this sudden worry was sincere. What she feared was that he might see through her.
“Did you see a doctor?“) pressed.
That question made her even more nervous.
Vincent had been a father before. Given how much he doted on Doris, he probably studied every detail of pregnancy when Doris was expecting Rowan.
Sophia couldn’t guess what Vincent was thinking, and fearing she might say too much, she chose silence.
She avoided his gaze and walked to the opposite side of the bed, gently caressing Rowan’s little face. “Mommy’s fine. Just ate something bad the last couple of days. I’ll be okay after taking some medicine.”
Vincent raised an eyebrow slightly but didn’t pursue it further.
“Then Mommy, make sure you take your medicine and get some rest, okay?” Rowan held her hand tightly. “Even though I really want you to visit me every day, you need to rest if you’re sick. I’ll be good, I promise.”
Sophia was touched. Maybe she’d been overthinking it after all.
The child she’d poured her heart into for five years was still the same thoughtful, sweet boy.
“Thank you, Rowan. Mommy will get lots of rest.”
Knowing she wouldn’t be able to visit for a while, she couldn’t help feeling a bit anxious.
Rowan wrapped his arms around her. “Then you work hard, Mommy. I’ll be good–and when you come back, you have to bring me a present and make me lots of yummy food!”
Chapter 29
Sophia chuckled softly. “Okay. Rowan is the best.”
Rowan beamed. “Mommy, you’re the best mommy in the whole world. I love you!”
Warmth spread through Sophia’s chest as she stroked his hair.
Vincent stood off to the side, silently observing the heartfelt exchange between mother and child, his expression unreadable and his eyes calm, deep as a still lake.
After getting Rowan to sleep, Sophia glanced at the time.
It was already 11:30a.m.
The district court would be closed by now.
She sighed and turned to Vincent. “I’m heading out. Bring the divorce papers. Be at the district court at 2 sharp.”
Vincent looked at her, voice cool and composed. “I can’t make it this afternoon.”
Sophia immediately lost patience, her expression turning cold. “And what’s your excuse this time?”
“There are a few clauses in the agreement that still need revision.”
“Impossible!” she bit out. “You drafted that agreement yourself. How could there be a problem?!”
Vincent paused before replying, “Your studio was founded after our marriage. Even though it was started with a personal loan, it still counts as a post–marital venture. We need to clearly define asset division in that area to avoid future disputes.”
That gave Sophia pause.
She had completely forgotten about that.
All she’d cared about at the time was getting the divorce done quickly. She hadn’t even had a lawyer look over the terms.
The studio was something she built with her own hands. She couldn’t afford to be careless with it.
Looking at Vincent, she asked, “How long will the revision take?”
“I’ll find time in the next day or two.”
“I’m leaving on a business trip tomorrow,” she reminded him coldly.
Vincent gave a faint, almost amused smile. “It’ll be ready before you’re back.”
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