Lucas looked at him with anticipation. "Dad, am I going to have a brother or sister?"
Seeing his son like that, Adrian smiled and lifted him into his arms, pressing a kiss to his cheek. "Yes," he said gently. "You're going to have a sibling. Are you happy?"
Lucas was overjoyed. He clapped his hands excitedly. "That's great! Chloe keeps making fun of me for not having a brother or sister. When I go back to kindergarten, I'm going to tell her!"
Adrian's heart softened. If his son was this happy, then perhaps he could let the child be born. It would simply be a playmate for Lucas. That didn't feel like a betrayal of Elara.
With that thought, Adrian stayed by Vivian's side for several more days, until she finally regained consciousness.
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The woman slowly opened her eyes. The moment
