Chapter 14
Eva waited until sunset, but Adrian’s response never came.
If it weren’t for the full signal, she would have thought her phone was out of service. When she was busy with work, she wished for such silence, longing for a bit more rest. But now p>
It wasn’t until evening that her phone buzzed.
Startled, Eva quickly picked up her phone, but her eyes went dim in an instant.
The message was from Emily, “Have you made up your mind? Did you come clean to him p>
Eva stared at her phone for a long time, then suddenly chuckled softly.
She had known the outcome all along. So why couldn’t she let go?
Why did she have to expose her wounds for him to see and be met with disdain?
How could she face him now?
Eva slowly collapsed onto the bed, her eyes closed.
Where was he now?
What was he doing?
How did he react when he found out she was pregnant?
Would he tell Vivian, and how would Vivian see her?
In an instant, Eva felt as if all her energy had been drained.
During dinner, Eva had no appetite.
At 9 p.m., she put on a coat and went downstairs.
George stood up upon seeing her.
“Madam, isn’t it almost your bedtime p>
Eva glanced at the entrance. “Has Adrian not returned p>
A hint of surprise flickered in George’s eyes, then he quickly replied, “Mr. Blackwood’s assistant called and said he’d got urgent business to attend to so he wouldn’t be coming back.” Eva’s heart sank.
Seeing her pale face, George expressed his concern, “Madam, are you okay p>
Eva snapped back to reality and forced a smile.
“I’m fine p>
She turned to head back upstairs. Just then, her phone rang.
Adrian’s name on the screen caught her eye.
Didn’t he say he wouldn’t be coming back? Why was he calling at this hour?
What did he want to say?
Taking a deep breath to prepare herself, Eva answered the call.
“Eva?” said a familiar, sweet voice on the other end of the line. “Adrian asked me to tell you he’s got urgent business to attend to and won’t be coming home. Make sure to get some rest, okay?” In that instant, Eva felt a lump in her throat. Her heart sank, and her limbs went numb.
Adrian asked Vivian to call her on his behalf?
What did he mean?
“Eva? Are you listening p>
Eva snapped back to reality and replied with a choked voice, “I see,” and then abruptly hung up the phone.
Vivian breathed a sigh of relief and saved Eva’s number on her own phone before returning the phone to Adrian.
“Adrian, here you go p>
“Hmm p>
Adrian lifted his head from a pile of files and took his phone, “Is she asleep p>
“Not yet p>
Upon hearing this, Adrian furrowed his brows slightly, scoffed, and muttered to himself, “Doesn’t she know she’s still sick and needs to get more rest? How stubborn p>
Beside him, Vivian paled at once. She bit her lip, her hands trembling at her sides.
Perhaps Adrian didn’t realize how gentle he appeared when he said those words.
“You saved her number?” asked Adrian out of the blue.
Vivian blinked and replied, “Yeah, can I hang out with her p>
“Sure, better than her being all absorbed in work p>
Vivian gave an awkward smile. As she turned away, a glint of resentment flashed across her pretty face.
The next day, Eva woke to find her eyes a bit swollen.
To avoid drawing attention, she applied some ice to reduce the swelling.
Glancing at her phone, she saw several messages.
Carter, “Don’t worry. Everything is going smoothly. Just rest, and if you’re not feeling well, make sure to go to the hospital p>
“You awake? How are you feeling? If needed, I’ll accompany you to the hospital p>
The first message was sent after she fell asleep last night, and the other this morning.
There were also messages from Emily.
“Honey, you haven’t replied to me in so long. Is something wrong? I’m sorry. I gave you bad advice p>
Multiple messages followed, all expressing concern.
Eva suspected that Emily didn’t sleep well.
She replied, “I’m fine. Don’t worry p>
Then she thanked Carter for covering her work and offered to treat him to a meal.
Emily didn’t reply, but Carter quickly responded.
“How are you feeling p>
Before Eva could reply, Carter called.
Hesitating only momentarily, she answered, “Carter p>
Carter’s voice was gentle as always, “Feeling better p>
“Much better,” Eva replied.
“Your voice is nasal. Still uncomfortable p>
Eva didn’t know what to say.
Carter had always been sensitive about Eva’s health.
After a moment of silence, he asked, “Didn’t Adrian take you to the hospital p>
Caught off guard, Eva quickly changed the subject.
“It’s nothing serious. I took my medicine, and I’m fine now p>
Carter sighed, “Eva, you’re still as stubborn. If your father knew, he would feel sorry for you p>
Eva pursed her lips. “It’s okay. I’ll take care of myself p>
The conversation soon ended, and Emily called as soon as Eva hung up.
“Eva! You alright? You didn’t reply to me, and I hardly slept till dawn p>
Upon hearing that, Eva felt a little sorry. She shouldn’t have replied to Emily so early.
“I was so worried about you. Thank goodness you’re okay.” Emily sighed in relief, then asked tentatively, “Did you tell him? How did he respond?” Eva felt a pang in her heart.
She glanced at the other side of the bed.
Adrian didn’t come back last night. He must be avoiding her.
Eva averted her gaze and spoke calmly, “Emily, I’ve decided to have an abortion p>