Chapter 517
As they were talking, Adrian’s phone rang at an inopportune moment.
Upon hearing his phone ring, Margaret commented, “Why bring the phone to the table? Can’t you at least put it on silent p>
However, since his phone was already ringing, Adrian had no choice but to take it out and glance at it.
The smile on Adrian’s lips faded slightly when he saw the caller ID, “I need to take this call p>
With that, he got up and stepped outside.
“Come on, he’s taking a call. Let’s eat; don’t mind him,” Margaret urged everyone.
Eva sat still, her heart following Adrian as he left. She had noticed a slight darkening of his expression when he saw who was calling, presumably not good news. She felt a bit worried and lost her appetite, so she put down the spoon.
“Take your time eating, I’m going to check on him p>
Everyone paused for a moment, then could only smile and say, “Alright, go ahead p>
Eva smiled back at them and then stood up to go after him.
The people left at the table watched this scene and couldn’t help but laugh, “Young people these days really can’t bear to be apart p>
“Yes, but that’s a sign of a good relationship, it means they will last a long time p>
“That’s true p>
And so, they all laughed together.
Eva stepped lightly outside, thinking Adrian would be just outside on the phone, but when she stepped out, she found he had walked quite a distance away. From this far distance, Eva could only see his back and couldn’t hear what he was saying.
With this in mind, Eva trod softly and slowly made her way closer.
As she got closer, she heard Adrian’s cold voice.
“What should be done? Didn’t I already tell you before? Do you need me to repeat it p>
“But Mr. Blackwood, Ms. Hansen said before p>
“You know that was before.” Adrian’s voice almost sounded completely devoid of warmth, “Last time, I didn’t call the police, so his debt was settled p>
At this point, Adrian let out a cold laugh, “He didn’t want the chance I gave him, and he hurt Eva; there’s nothing left to discuss p>
He absolutely would not allow anyone to take Eva away from him again or hurt her.
The thought of him arriving any later when she was already in such a state broke his heart p>
The consequences… Adrian could hardly bear to think about what he would be able to endure.
He thought back to how good Eva’s appetite used to be, which only made him angrier. Now, she could only eat little by little, and some food even made her nauseous, not to mention, he had no idea when she would recover or regain her memory p>
Just thinking about these things made Adrian Blackwood feel like he was suffocating; he couldn’t let the person who hurt her get off scot-free.
“This matter is settled, don’t ask me how to handle it anymore p>
With that, Adrian didn’t give the person on the other end any chance to respond and cut the call.
Eva stood behind him, and even from a small distance, she could feel the fluctuations in Adrian’s mood and the aura of hostility emanating from him. She watched this scene and sighed helplessly in her heart.
But unexpectedly, Adrian turned around the next second, and when his dark eyes met hers, there was still a trace of cold indifference that hadn’t faded. Probably not expecting her to be there, Adrian paused for a moment before his other emotions cleared, and he approached with a complex look in his eyes.
“I just stepped out to take a call, why did you come out too p>
Eva didn’t answer his question, instead asking, “Is this about Michael p>
Adrian still felt displeased whenever he heard Michael’s name from her lips, and he frowned slightly.
Seeing he didn’t answer, Eva had to ask, “Can’t you tell me p>
She pursed her lips and stepped forward, “I just want to know how you’re going to handle it, can’t you tell me that?” After a prolonged silence.
“So, what now?” Adrian stood still, his dark eyes unwavering as they fixed on her. “Are you trying to stop me p>
Although he asked a question, he didn’t wait for her to answer. Adrian continued, “Eva, it’s no use trying to stop me, I p>
He paused mid-sentence, intending to say that stopping him would be futile, that he would never let Michael off the hook. But as the words reached his lips, he felt they were too forceful, likely to upset her and possibly drive a wedge between them.
With that thought, Adrian fell silent.
They faced each other in silence, Adrian quietly watching her, and Eva quietly watching him. She seemingly didn’t have the intention to speak, yet she did not leave either.
After a long standoff, it was Adrian who couldn’t bear the silence any longer. He stepped forward, “Let’s not talk about this matter anymore. Didn’t we agree earlier? Leave it to me, I’ll handle it. You just need to rest easy.” Having said that, Adrian put his arm around her shoulders, “Come on, let’s go back p>
It was then that Eva finally spoke up.
“Is it because of my amnesia p>
Adrian’s steps faltered, “What p>
“Are you angry because he caused my amnesia p>
Adrian lowered his gaze, noticing her scrutinizing him with a tentative look, which made him smirk coldly, “He did this to my wife, should I be happy p>
Seeing that he seemed to be struggling to control his emotions, Eva also pursed her lips.
“That’s not what I meant p>
“I know that’s not what you meant, but Eva, I don’t like hearing you mention him, and I like even less the idea of you pleading for him p>
Adrian felt he had been patient enough. If he weren’t afraid of frightening her, he would have shown his displeasure the moment she brought up Michael.
“Do you think I’m pleading for him?” Eva countered, “I want to know why you’re angry p>
Upon hearing this, Adrian reflected for a moment and realized that it was indeed as she had said. His heart relaxed slightly, but he remained displeased by her mentioning Michael.
Eva sighed, “The amnesia, it should have nothing to do with him. Although I’m not very clear about it, ever since I woke up, it’s been him taking care of me p>
At this, Adrian’s brows furrowed.
“What did you say p>
“I mean, the amnesia should be an accident p>
Although she didn’t like Michael, she could feel that he bore her no ill will. She knew Adrian hated Michael, which was a normal emotion.
But she wasn’t Adrian; she couldn’t put herself in his shoes.
Just as Adrian couldn’t put himself in hers.
“The amnesia is an accident, but what about your appetite? The doctor told me you’re malnourished p>
Eva was at a loss.
She pursed her lips, “If I say it, you might think I’m making excuses for him p>
That statement alone gave Adrian a good guess as to what she would say next.
He didn’t respond and just looked at her with heavy eyes.