Chapter 3
He was the one who initiated the divorce; no matter how hard she tried to hold on, it was meaningless. Eva looked at his handsome face, her lips parted, and finally, she said, “These two years… thank you.” Hearing this, Adrian’s gaze dimmed. After a moment, he tugged at the corner of his mouth, “Nonsense.” Eva turned her head, stunned.
Nonsense? After the divorce, she wouldn’t have such an opportunity to say it again.
The next day, when Eva got up, she found herself afflicted with a bit of a cold. She took out some medicine from the drawer and poured a glass of warm water. Just as she threw the medicine into her mouth, Eva remembered something, her face changed, and she rushed to the bathroom to spit out the medicine. She leaned over the sink, rinsing her mouth.
“What’s wrong? Why are you in such a hurry? Are you feeling unwell?” A clear voice suddenly sounded at the door, startling Eva. She looked over at him. Adrian frowned at her.
As soon as their eyes met, Eva quickly looked away. After a moment, she said, “Nothing, I just took the wrong medicine p>
Then she wiped the water stains from her lips and left the bathroom.
Adrian turned around, looking thoughtfully at her retreating figure.
He felt that she had been acting strangely since she came back last night.
After breakfast, the two of them went out together.
Adrian glanced at Eva, whose face was still a bit pale, and said, “Do you want to ride in my car p>
Eva had been caught in the rain yesterday and indeed felt unwell after waking up today. Just as she was about to nod, Adrian’s phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID, which showed Vivian. As he was about to step away from Eva to answer the call, Eva walked away on her own. For some reason, seeing her leaving so quickly felt like a stab to his heart.
He frowned slightly and answered the call.
Eva observed him from a not-so-distant spot. From his expression, she could already tell who was calling him.
Adrian’s tenderness was exlusive to Vivian.
She took a deep breath, suppressing the jealousy in her heart, and took out her phone as she walked towards the garage.
Five minutes later, Adrian finished the call and turned around, only to find the space behind him empty, with no sign of Eva.
At the same time, a message came through on his phone.
Eva: [I’m in a hurry to the office, so I left first p>
Adrian stared at the text message, his eyes darkening.
Eva forced herself to endure the discomfort and made it to the office. Upon entering, she immediately settled into the office chair and then lay down on her desk. Her head hurt so much p>
But now that she was pregnant, she couldn’t take any medicine carelessly.
After knowing her pregnancy, she had thought that maybe Adrian would accept this child, and perhaps their marriage could continue.
But after knowing that Vivian had returned and that his feelings for Vivian were as strong as ever, she changed her mind.
If he found out she was pregnant, his first reaction would probably be: Get rid of it, this child would impede his marriage to Vivian.
Reason dictated that she should terminate the pregnancy sooner rather than later, for ushering an unwelcomed child into the world is also a cruelty unto the child. “Eva.” A soft voice sounded, bringing Eva back to her senses. She looked up to see her assistant, Jenny Hall.
Eva straightened up and gave her a standard smile. “Good morning, you’re here p>
Jenny, however, did not smile but looked at her with concern. “Eva, you don’t look well. Are you feeling unwell?” Hearing this, Eva was taken aback and shook her head. “Nothing, just a poor sleep last night p>
“Do you want to go to the hospital? You really look pale,” Jenny said, worried.
“Really, I’m fine. Let’s get to work p>
“Since you don’t want to go to the hospital, drink some hot water,” Jenny said, pouring her a cup of hot water.
Eva felt warmth in her heart and took a few sips of the hot water. As the warmth spread through her, she felt a bit better.
But Jenny still looked at her with concern. “Eva, how about I handle today’s report? You can rest in the office p>
Eva shook her head. “No, I can handle it myself p>
If she rested at the slightest problem and let others take over her work, she would become lazy over time. She did not allow herself to slack off.
Eva organized the materials on her desk and then got up towards Adrian’s office.
She knocked on the office door.
“Come in p>
A cold, deep voice came from inside, and Eva pushed the door open.
Upon entering, Eva noticed another figure in the office.
A white dress outlined Vivian’s slender waist, and her long hair cascaded softly down her sides, making her delicate and lively.
Seeing who it was, Eva froze.
“Eva, you’re here.” Vivian walked over to her with a smile. Before Eva could react, Vivian leaned in and hugged her.
Eva’s body stiffened even more, her eyes meeting Adrian’s dark gaze over Vivian’s shoulder.
Adrian leaned against the desk, looking at her with deep eyes, lost in thought.
“I’ve heard everything from Adrian. You’ve been through a lot,” Vivian said, releasing her and showing a look of concern. “If you need any help, please let me know.” Eva hid her inner bitterness and forced a smile. “Thank you. When did you come back p>
“I arrived on a flight yesterday p>
Yesterday?
That meant just as she had returned, Adrian had gone to see her.
Indeed, Vivian was the one he held dear in his heart.
“By the way, why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?” Vivian suddenly asked.
Hearing this, Adrian, who had been casually leaning against the desk, looked up at Eva. After careful observation, he frowned.
“Is it because you got caught in the rain last night p>
“Caught in the rain?” Vivian looked puzzled.
Eva sighed and was about to explain when Adrian coldly said, “Why are you pushing yourself if you’re unwell? The company doesn’t need you that badly. Go home and rest.” Hearing this, Vivian instinctively glanced at Adrian.
‘Why did he suddenly seem angry? Could it be… Adrian had developed affections for Eva?’ she thought.