Chapter 10
Eva then realized she had misspoken.
Faced with Adrian’s questioning gaze, she felt a bit at a loss.
“Do you have someone you like? Why have you never told me?” Adrian pressed on relentlessly.
“I misspoke, don’t misunderstand,” Eva pushed him away, avoiding his intense gaze.
“Who is that guy?” Adrian, however, wouldn’t let her go, pestering her with questions. Even he himself didn’t realize the urgency imbued within his tone. Eva composed herself and said calmly, “Anyway, that person won’t be you p>
Given that Adrian didn’t like her, it was better that she buried her feelings for him deep in her heart. At least, she wouldn’t feel too embarrassed in his presence. Upon hearing this, Adrian’s brows furrowed tightly, and his expression turned frighteningly grim.
“Then, what’s with the report?” His tone grew colder. Hearing Eva say she wouldn’t like him made his heart feel stifled, though he didn’t know why.
Eva, feeling helpless under his persistence, could only say, “I don’t know what report you’re talking about, is it from the company or something else p>
“The servant said they found a report in the trash while cleaning. It was found in our room, torn to pieces. Isn’t it yours p>
Eva made a knowing expression. “Torn to pieces? I remember now, it’s my medical report. What’s the matter p>
This answer made Adrian let out a low scoff.
“Do you think I’m stupid? What kind of medical report requires tearing?” Adrian inquired, grasping Eva’s delicate wrist. “Are you hiding something from me? I want the truth.” Her unusual behavior must be related to this report.
His grip tightened inexplicably, prompting a furrow in Eva’s elegant brow. Then she explained softly, “I didn’t mean to tear it up, but the report got wet in the rain, rendering the writing illegible. Hence, I threw it away.” Adrian suddenly froze. It had rained heavily that day, and she had been drenched p>
Seeing him in a daze, Eva spoke up, “Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid it was a pregnancy report p>
Adrian had intended to deny it, but upon hearing her last words, his breath hitched.
After that, he scrutinized her, his eyes filled with complex and deep emotions.
Eva arched an eyebrow, “Why this expression? Are you afraid my pregnancy would affect you and Vivian p>
Adrian narrowed his eyes. “Are you pregnant p>
Eva shrugged, “No, otherwise I would have shown you the report. Given our childhood friendship, if I were to terminate the pregnancy, you’d probably compensate me quite a bit, right p>
Her light-hearted tone and indifferent attitude made Adrian’s expression change slightly.
“What did you say? You would terminate the pregnancy p>
“I was speaking hypothetically p>
“If you were really pregnant, would you terminate it?” Adrian’s voice unconsciously rose again.
Eva instinctively nodded, lowering her eyes.
“I would p>
She didn’t notice the undercurrent of emotions swirling in Adrian’s eyes as she said this.
Adrian was infuriated by her indifference, feeling a tumultuous churn within his chest, surrounded by a dense, anxious emotion.
But soon, Eva’s words brought him back to reality.
“If I didn’t terminate it, what would happen to you and Vivian p>
Eva’s words acted as a chilling awakening for Adrian, dousing him with clarity and sharpening his senses.
He scrutinized her for a moment, the emotions in his eyes fading. Adrian rose to his feet, his demeanor noticeably aloof.
His tone devoid of warmth, almost unrecognizable from moments before, he stated, “You don’t need to go to the company today, just rest p>
Adrian turned and left the bedroom, his expression icy.
Eva wasn’t wrong. Even if she were really pregnant one day, she would have to terminate it.
He couldn’t let Vivian down, and he wouldn’t let Vivian down.
Years ago, as he slipped and fell into the rushing waters, the current was so swift that even a good swimmer would have faced a near-death experience, let alone those attempting to rescue him.
He had swallowed several mouthfuls of river water, his limbs grew heavy, and just as he was about to lose consciousness, he saw a slender figure jumping in without hesitation, swimming rapidly towards him! Unfortunately, before she could reach him, he lost consciousness.
When he woke up, he was already in the hospital and heard that Vivian had been injured while saving him, her hand cut by stones at the riverbed.
When he went to see her, Vivian was sitting by the bed, her face pale, her hand already bandaged.
As soon as Vivian saw him, she immediately got out of bed, stumbling towards him, asking if he was alright.
From that moment on, Adrian decided to treat her well.
As long as she was willing, the position of Mrs. Blackwood by his side would always be reserved for her.