Chapter 138

Sophie felt an ironic urge to laugh amidst Vivienne's dramatic act, but her lips remained still. She observed as the rescue team scrambled to reach the weeping child, her heart sinking.

Only when Cedric's cold shot toward her did she shift her eyes to meet his icy stare. Upon seeing the indifference in his eyes, her pale lips finally gave way to a bitter smile.

'He has completely fallen for Vivienne's manipulations, believing I'd kidnap his son,' she thought bitterly.

Vivienne was on the ground, clinging to Tristan and shaking with an exaggerated display of fear. "Tristan, my darling, did she hurt you? Mommy was terrified!"

"Mommy, I was so scared. The lady said she would feed me to the sharks," Tristan accused.

Sophie's eyes widened at the child's fabricated tale. 'Since when did I say such a thing?'

Vivienne shielded Tristan behind her with anger on her face. "Sophie, Tristan is only three years old. How could you? If you hate me, come at me. Why hurt an innocent child?"

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