Chapter 30
“Who do you think I’m talking about?” John responded with a question.
They locked eyes briefly before John asked, “You’re disappointed it wasn’t her, huh p>
After a brief moment of silence, Adrian scoffed mockingly, “Disappointed? About what? I don’t care at all p>
John raised an eyebrow. “Well, then I won’t mention it p>
And then, he truly remained silent.
Adrian glared at John with evident discontent.
“If you know something, just spill it. Why beat around the bush p>
John feigned surprise. “I thought you didn’t want to know. Do you want to hear it p>
Adrian was speechless.
Fed up with the conversation, Adrian abruptly tossed the covers aside, climbed out of bed, and slipped on his shoes, rough and agitated.
Once he had composed himself, the door was pushed open.
Jason walked in and greeted Adrian cheerfully. He then shared how Vivian had rushed over the previous night and how worried she was about him. Hearing Vivian’s name softened Adrian’s face slightly.
“Adrian, Vivian just called asking about you. She wanted me to let her know once you’re up. She’s been worried p>
“Alright p>
Adrian took out his phone to look up the contact but stumbled upon call logs with Eva.
He swallowed and asked in a hoarse voice, “Did you call her, or did she call me p>
“Who?” Jason subconsciously glanced at the phone screen. “You mean Eva? John called her and told her you were drunk p>
Upon hearing this, Adrian glanced at John, who shrugged with a smile.
Without Adrian asking, Jason spilled everything.
“No insinuations, but Eva was cruel. John called her, but she didn’t even show up. I informed Vivian, and she rushed over.” Jason thought Adrian would be happy, but instead, he pressed his lips together with displeasure.
“W-What’s wrong p>
Adrian scoffed, “Nothing p>
Jason scratched his head, somewhat puzzled. “I got breakfast. Want some p>
“Eat without me p>
Adrian had lost his appetite to anger caused by Eva.
Upon asking John, Jason got the same response and mumbled before closing the door, “Why’s everyone acting so strange this morning?” Once the room quieted down, Adrian yanked at his already disheveled tie, irritated.
John, watching in silence, finally spoke after a while.
“Though it’s just a guess, I still want to clear her name p>
Adrian looked at him. “Who p>
“Eva. She didn’t show up last night, but something felt off when I called her later,” John explained calmly.
John recounted last night’s events to Adrian, who listened in silence.
“Maybe she did come but happened to encounter us and Vivian outside the bar, so she chose not to show up,” John continued.
His words struck a chord with Adrian.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and after a pause, he denied it.
“That’s impossible p>
John raised an eyebrow. “Why p>
“Why should she avoid Vivian?” Adrian scoffed. “She simply didn’t want to see me p>
John fell silent, pressing his lips together as if in thought.
The two of them remained silent for a while.
Suddenly, Adrian’s phone rang. It was Vivian calling.
Before Adrian stepped out to answer the call, John sighed. “You still haven’t figured out what you want, huh p>
Adrian turned back, only to find John already out the door. He stood in place, staring at the ringing phone in his hand.
“So, have you really made up your mind p>
Emily, who was worried about Eva yesterday, was surprised by the welcome news today.
“Yes.” Eva nodded with a smile.
Previously, her uncertain future looked bleak, but once she made a decision, everything appeared clear, her next steps and her long-term plans. She was moving toward her goal.
“That’s great.” Emily beamed, grasping Eva’s hand. “Eva, I’m really happy for you. Have you thought of a name for the child p>
Eva chuckled. “It’s too early for names p>
“Not at all! If you think of a name now, you can use it when the baby is born. Also, if you’re raising the child, you’ll have to buy a house for yourself, right p>
“I plan to buy a house after the divorce, but I have to talk to my family. They are all abroad. If they’re supportive, I’ll live with them. If not p>
She had considered it. If her family couldn’t accept it, she would move to a city without Adrian, buy a new house, and raise the child on her own.
She had never imagined being a mother as she felt she hadn’t really grown up.
But now, she had started to picture life with her child.
Boy or girl, each would require different approaches, and she needed to prepare by reading up.
“Don’t worry. Mr. Hansen adores you. He’ll surely agree. Raising a child can be quite joyful, don’t you think p>