Chapter 390
The first half of the journey went smoothly, but as they continued, the road became rugged and winding. At first, Eva could endure it, but after ten minutes, she started feeling dizzy. Dylan leaned against her, clearly not feeling well either.
Although Eva felt uncomfortable, she took care of Dylan. She massaged his temples and asked softly, “Are you feeling better p>
But Dylan was in too much discomfort to speak.
Eva had no choice. She said to the driver, “Please slow down, my child is getting sick p>
Since they were in a hurry, even though the road was rough, the driver didn’t slow down much. They had wasted too much time, and David was worried about what was happening behind them.
But when David turned his head and saw the child curled up in Eva’s arms, he couldn’t bear it anymore. He also noticed how pale Eva looked, so he asked the driver to slow down.
After the speed was reduced, the car became more stable, and the situation improved slightly.
Eva held Dylan in her arms, suppressing the urge to vomit. She was pale, but she kept going.
Eva’s heart grew heavy with worry for Ruby. She knew that the road would be uncomfortable for her too. When they left, Ruby was crying. Eva wondered how she was doing now, if she was scared and crying to the point of hiccups.
The more she thought about it, the more chaotic Eva’s heart became. She closed her eyes and focused on ending this journey as soon as possible.
After what seemed like a long time, the car finally stopped at a villa nestled in the mountains.
As the door opened, Eva spotted a car parked at the entrance of the villa, with its gate wide open. Numerous bodyguards stood on either side, indicating high security. But at the same time, it meant that if she wanted to escape later, it would be nearly impossible.
“Ms. Hansen, we have arrived,” said David, respectfully.
Eva carried Dylan and stepped out of the car. “Where is Ruby p>
David replied, “Miss Ruby is with Mr. Cooper. By now, they should have already entered the villa. Ms. Hansen, let’s go inside now p>
Eva wanted to refuse because Ruby was inside. She had no idea how much suffering she had endured throughout this journey. So she reluctantly followed David into the villa.
Throughout the walk, Eva observed her surroundings. The villa was surrounded by high walls, with dozens of bodyguards guarding the only exit.
However, David’s voice distracted her.
“Ms. Hansen, if you truly dislike Mr. Cooper, my suggestion is to make him tired of you and then leave p>
There was nobody around them.
Eva was confused. She furrowed her brows and asked, “Make him tired of me? Do you have a way p>
David paused briefly and then slowed down his pace. “I’ve been by Mr. Cooper’s side for many years. He is the kind of person who wants what he can’t have. You are here because Mr. Cooper has never had you p>
His words were incredibly absurd. Did that mean she had to let him have her in order to safely leave Michael?
Eva responded coldly, “What you’re saying is useless. I won’t accept it p>
David noticed her expression and guessed what she was thinking. “Ms. Hansen, please don’t misunderstand. When I say ‘have,’ I don’t mean it in the way you are thinking p>
Hearing this, Eva instinctively glanced at Dylan in her arms.
Discussing such a topic in front of a child felt odd.
“What I mean is, let Mr. Cooper experience the feeling of having something, the feeling of happiness,” David explained further.
“What do you mean?” Eva grew even more confused by his words.
“Do you know about Mr. Cooper’s family situation?” David asked.
Eva furrowed her brows. She had heard people gossip when she was younger, saying that Michael’s father was a scoundrel who neglected his children.
He always indulged himself outside and never cared for his wife. He even got involved in a scandal with a young girl.
Many people criticized this man, but there were also those who spoke up for him. “Don’t all wealthy men behave like this? They have status and position. They’re just seeking something new outside. Once they get tired of playing around, they naturally come back home without causing any big trouble p>
But Eva knew that not everyone was like Michael’s father. For example, her own father had remained single ever since her mother’s passing, not because of her, but because he deeply loved her mother.
If one man can hold onto his boundaries even when his loved one isn’t by his side, why can’t other men do the same? It’s simply because they don’t want to.
She wanted to comfort Michael, but during that time, he would always talk about the interactions between Adrian and Vivian when he saw her, and she didn’t like hearing those.
So she eventually stopped comforting him.
Not long after, she heard that Michael’s parents were going through a divorce because the mistress came knocking at the door. She was pregnant and wanted to get married. It caused quite a commotion. People in New York gossiped about them, and Michael, who was still in school, became the most talked-about person.
During that time, Eva overheard private discussions.
“Hey, Michael is so handsome p>
“But what’s the use? He’s just another scumbag p>
“A scumbag? I’ve never heard any news of him being in a relationship. Do you guys have some insider information p>
“It’s not him, it’s his father. His father is finding mistresses outside. I heard one of them is already pregnant and making a scene at their house p>
“That must be terrible for the legal wife p>
“Yeah, the mistress is causing a fuss about getting married. The legal wife is older. She is not as beautiful as the younger girls. I bet she’ll get divorced soon p>
“But what does this have to do with Michael p>
“Are you dumb? Like father, like son. If his dad is a scumbag, he’ll be one too in the future. It’s better to stay away from this kind of man. And it’ll be terrible if the mistress gives birth to a son p>
“You’re right, I never thought about that. Michael will probably turn into someone like his father in the future p>
When Eva heard the last comment, she furrowed her brows. Although others were just discussing, why did their words make her so angry?
She couldn’t hold back and rushed out.
“A father is a father, and a son is a son. How can you compare the two? Every person is an independent individual with their own personality. Besides, who knows what the future holds? It’s not good to pass judgment and label others before anything even happens p>
The group of girls was surprised to see someone speaking up for Michael, and when they noticed it was Eva, they immediately showed mocking expressions.
“Oh look, it’s the one who’s always with Michael. Defending him, huh p>
“It’s the young lady of the Hansen family. How come your mother ran away and you still have the energy to meddle in other people’s affairs p>