Chapter 530
“Mom, nobody would be separated because we’re all family,” Eva reassured her. Margaret embraced her.
“You’re right, we are all family. Since we are a family, there’s no need to fuss over each other like strangers. I’ll just take a car by myself. It’s only a few hours’ drive. How about, as compensation, I get to have the two little ones sleep with me tonight when we get back p>
With Margaret putting it this way, Eva seemed to have no reason to refuse. In the end, Margaret got into a car by herself. There weren’t many people in her car, so some items had to be placed in her vehicle.
On the way back, Eva thought about the upcoming meeting Adrian had arranged for her with Michael. There were many questions she wanted to ask him.
However, when she was about to speak, she saw the two children in the car and realized some questions were not suitable to ask in their presence. She had to swallow back her words.
It wasn’t dark yet on their way back. When passing the rough road they had used last time, Eva noticed some workers who seemed to be preparing something.
After taking a closer look, Eva was certain that these people were there to fix the road.
This reminded her of her previous conversation with Adrian when he mentioned that this road needed repairing. She was quite surprised by how quickly he operated.
She thought he was just making conversation, and even if he was serious, it would take time to prepare. Yet, he had already sent people to work on it.
“By the next time we come here, this road should be much smoother,” Adrian suddenly said.
How long did it take to fix a road?
Eva didn’t know, but she was sure that with enough workers and money, the process could be very fast.
It wasn’t until nightfall that everyone arrived home.
As Eva got out of the car, she looked at the familiar building in front of her, not expecting to return just two days after leaving.
Margaret, having sat in the car for the entire journey, immediately headed straight for the two children upon disembarking.
“Alright, the kids will sleep with me tonight; it’s getting late, so I’ll take them upstairs to get ready for bed,” she said.
But Adrian called out to her, “Mom p>
Margaret stopped in her tracks, feeling a bit anxious.
“What’s the matter? You’re not disagreeing, are you? I just arranged it with Eva, you know? Ruby and Dylan also want to stay with their grandma, right?” Ruby and Dylan both nodded obediently.
“You see, they agree too p>
“It’s not about that,” said Adrian.
Adrian walked up slowly, glanced at the two children, and then said, “It’s not just for tonight. I’m afraid that for the next few days, the children will need to be under your care p>
Margaret was somewhat surprised to hear this. Although she guessed that there must be some urgent matter for them to return so suddenly, she didn’t expect that they would be unable to take care of the children upon their return. “Where are you going?” She asked.
Adrian replied calmly, “We have some things to take care of, and we’re not sure when we will return p>
At this point, Margaret realized that she should not ask any further and nodded her head.
“Okay then, you go ahead with your tasks. Don’t worry about the two kids; they’ll be fine here p>
After saying this, Margaret was about to lead the two upstairs when, at that moment, Ruby suddenly let go of Margaret’s hand, ran toward Eva, and threw herself at her, hugging her legs.
“Mummy, how long will you be gone this time?” Ruby asked with reluctance written all over her face.
After all, the last time Eva said she would be away for just a few days, Ruby and her brother ended up not seeing their mother for a long time.
When they finally saw her again, Eva looked so much thinner. Ruby, though usually carefree and lively, did not lack her own thoughts.
So, upon hearing that Eva was leaving again, she became a bit panicked, afraid that it would be a long time before she saw her mom again.
Eva, being Ruby’s mother, even if she had lost her memory, her subconscious and physical reactions were still there. After seeing her daughter clinging to her so anxiously, she could guess what she was worried about. Eva’s heart instantly softened, and she half-knelt down to gently place her hand on Ruby’s little head.
“Mommy will only be gone for a few days, and I’ll be back after that,” she reassured.
But clearly, this time Ruby did not easily believe it.
“Last time, Grandmother also said that Mommy would only be gone for a few days, but Mommy was gone for a very long time. How many days are you really going to be gone this time? Is it one day, or two days?” It seemed that the little one felt like she had been deceived last time, so this time she did not trust the same story and needed to know the exact number of days to be at ease.
But Eva, herself, couldn’t give a specific date, as it was Adrian who had arranged this mission.
So, Eva could only look towards Adrian for help. Adrian, who had been listening to their conversation all along, saw Eva looking at him and walked over, also crouching down beside her. His hand too rested on Ruby’s head.
“The soonest we can be back is in three days, and the latest is five days, okay?” He said.
Ruby looked up with pure eyes and asked, “Does that mean Mommy will be back in no more than five days?” “That’s right p>
But Ruby didn’t just let it go at that she continued to press. “Is it true? You won’t lie to me, will you p>
At that moment, Adrian chuckled softly and couldn’t resist tapping the little girl’s nose. “We won’t lie to you p>
“Okay! Then it’s settled, Ruby will wait at home for you guys to come back,” she asserted.
Adrian ruffled her hair, “It’s agreed then. It’s getting late; hurry up and go rest with Grandma p>
With Adrian’s assurance, Ruby felt much more at ease and obediently followed Margaret.
Once they had left, Eva asked, “We’re not staying here tonight p>
Adrian nodded, “Yes, we need to go to the neighboring city p>
Surprised, Eva responded, “We don’t have to go abroad p>
She thought that his arranging a meeting meant they were going overseas.
Adrian looked at her and shook his head.
“No, there’s no need. He has already returned to the country p>
Hearing this, Eva roughly understood, “So, are we leaving now p>
Adrian gave her a deep look.
“Are you in a hurry p>
Eva was puzzled, “I just asked about our departure time, why does that mean I’m in a hurry p>
Adrian smiled faintly, “Even if you are in a hurry, it’s okay p>
After all, they had opened up to each other, and he knew her heart was with him.