Chapter 178

Yvonne nodded. Twenty-three—that lined up perfectly.

“Our Alicia has had a hard life,” Albertine said, her voice catching in her throat. “I just hope she finally gets a bit of good fortune. Years ago, someone left her on the steps of our orphanage. Most of our children there had special needs or chronic illnesses. But Alicia—she was always healthy, always such a beautiful little girl. I can’t imagine how her parents could have been so heartless.”

Yvonne drew a shaky breath, her fingers trembling.

Alicia had been abandoned at the orphanage.

A perfectly healthy child, left at a home meant for children with disabilities...

If her birth parents truly abandoned her, how could they have been so cruel?

Alicia had always been bright, quick-witted, and well-behaved, not to mention beautiful.

Yvonne’s serious expression suddenly softened into a smile. “Well, congratulations are in order. You’re having Tyrone’s child—maybe your hardships are finally at an end. Tyrone might be difficult, but he’s fiercely protective of his own.” She reached out to gently stroke Alicia’s hair. “What a lovely young woman you’ve become.”

Alicia ducked her head, a little embarrassed. “Thank you...”

No sooner had she finished speaking than Yvonne’s ring caught on a lock of Alicia’s hair, yanking out several strands. The sharp pain made Alicia’s eyes water.

Yvonne frowned, examining her ring in annoyance. “Oh dear! Look at this ring—such a nuisance. Did I hurt you?”

Alicia quickly shook her head. She wasn’t one to fuss over a few lost hairs.

“Well, if there’s nothing else, you should take your aunt home and get some rest. You don’t need to go back to the hotel—just head straight to Tyrone’s place, since you’re expecting,” Yvonne said, motioning for the driver to take Alicia home.

“That’s too much trouble, really. My aunt and I can just grab a cab...” Alicia protested, feeling awkward.

“Nonsense. I need to stop by for a check-up anyway. My driver can take you, then swing back for me. And besides, you’re pregnant now—you should treat yourself like a rare gem,” Yvonne said with a warm smile, waving off Alicia’s concerns.

Unable to say no, Alicia thanked her again and left with Albertine.

As soon as they were gone, Yvonne glanced down at the strands of hair in her hand.

Whatever the truth, she’d get a paternity test done first.

Yvonne had no patience for guessing games. She only cared about results.

She carefully sealed the hair in a plastic bag, then settled onto a bench and made a call. “Pick me up at Seaview General Hospital. I also need a paternity test—keep it strictly confidential.”

The man on the other end chuckled. “With the way you go through paternity tests, it’s a wonder you don’t just open your own lab.”

“Save the jokes. Finding the right person is like scratching off a lottery ticket. You never know...” Yvonne’s voice faltered, her gaze dropping.

What if this time she really had found her?

“I’ll be there soon.”

After hanging up, Yvonne allowed herself a small, wry smile before dialing Tyrone.

“Tyrone, I’ve got good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” she asked, her tone light.

“Just tell me,” Tyrone replied, not one for riddles.

“Typical,” Yvonne sighed, leaning back against the bench. “Your grandfather’s dead set on pushing you two to divorce, and he’s got his sights on Alicia now.”

Silence stretched on the other end.

“But—there’s good news, too. Your wife’s bloodwork just came in. She’s pregnant. Early days, but it’s confirmed.” Before Yvonne even finished, the call had already ended.

Yvonne laughed. “So rude—can’t even spare a thank you?”

Others might believe Tyrone didn’t care about Alicia, that she was just a stand-in or an excuse. But Yvonne knew better. She could see, clear as day, just how much Alicia meant to him.

So much that no one else would ever believe it.

But she still couldn’t figure out why Tyrone wouldn’t admit it, even to himself.

Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)

Chapter 177 Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse Chapter 760 - 756: Encountering a Man with Evil Intentions “Fascinating. Young people are always the most interesting...” Yvonne mused, almost wistful.

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Tyrone’s mansion.

Alicia led Albertine inside. The sheer size of the house left Albertine in awe. “You could fit half a dozen orphanages in here,” she said, shaking her head in amazement.

Alicia nodded in quiet agreement.