Chapter 16
“You got a point p>
“Of course. Where do you see a rich wife working as a secretary p>
“But I don’t understand. Why did they go through a sham marriage p>
“I heard Ms. Hansen and Mr. Blackwood grew up together. He proposed to her after her family went bankrupt probably to help her so that no one would bully her.” “Mr. Blackwood is a truly good person p>
“I also heard Mr. Blackwood has been waiting for Vivian. They’re really sweet p>
Eva stood there listening calmly as if they were not talking about her.
Soon, Carter’s car stopped before them. The window rolled down, revealing Carter’s handsome face. “Get in p>
Eva got into Carter’s car.
After a long moment of silence, those people snapped back to reality.
“That was… Ms. Hansen p>
“Yeah p>
“Did she hear us p>
“Easy. It’s just what we heard. And she didn’t refute us. She must be nervous p>
“Maybe she didn’t know how. After all, we all saw Vivian in Mr. Blackwood’s passenger seat p>
The crowd continued their discussions as the car faded into the distance.
Eva rolled up the window expressionlessly and looked at the retreating trees and buildings outside, feeling heavy at heart. The heated discussions of those people still echoed in her ears.
And she couldn’t stop thinking about the black Porsche.
“What’s wrong? You seem distracted,” Carter asked.
Eva came back to her senses and managed a weak smile, “It’s nothing. Probably just some lingering effects of being sick.” Carter sighed, “When will you stop hiding things from me p>
Eva stiffened. “What do you mean p>
Could Carter know about her pregnancy? But who told him?
Apart from the doctors, the only person who knew about her pregnancy was Emily.
This thought was immediately dismissed by Eva.
Because of her, Emily and Carter had a good relationship. Both she and Emily regarded Carter as an elder brother.
But Emily would never tell Carter about her secret.
So, what was he referring to?
After a moment, Carter said, “Vivian is back. Why didn’t you tell me p>
Eva lowered her eyes.
Her pregnancy had made her paranoid like a startled deer.
She breathed a sigh of relief and calmly replied, “What does it have to do with you p>
Carter helplessly glanced at Eva.
He was afraid that she was deliberately speaking in an unpleasant manner.
“It doesn’t concern me, but what about you p>
Eva remained silent.
Carter continued, “I didn’t think it was a good idea when you agreed to marry him. He said those hurtful things, but you still p>
He didn’t finish his sentence, but his tone made his feelings quite clear.
He felt sorry for Eva.
Eva felt relieved that he didn’t know about her pregnancy. Otherwise, he would have exploded.
Perhaps because of her silence, Carter didn’t say anything more. He took her to a restaurant and said after ordering, “Wait here for me. I’ll be back in ten minutes.” “Alright,” Eva nodded, too weak to probe into his actions.
Ten minutes later, Carter returned with a bag in hand. “Here, take this p>
“What is it p>
Carter said, “It’s medicine. You should always have some basic medicines on hand. Take them when you’re feeling unwell p>
Eva looked at the bag blankly. “But I’m fine now p>
“Then keep it for next time p>
“Alright p>
Eva accepted the bag which contained various common medications.
“Thanks, Carter p>
“You never have to say that to me.” Carter tapped her forehead. “Just tell me if anything happens p>
“I will p>
The lunch continued in silence until Carter couldn’t resist asking, “Have you already met Vivian p>
Eva paused, then nodded. “Yeah p>
“What does she want? Rekindle things with Adrian p>
It sounded harsh to Eva.
“No. They didn’t have much of a past together p>
Adrian and Vivian had never been together before.
Eva was also confused.
Since Adrian said he would always keep a place for Vivian by his side and Vivian liked him, they should have been a couple already.
But it was pointless to dwell on it.
Carter raised an eyebrow. “You’re still defending him p>
Eva pursed her lips and muttered, “I’m just telling the truth p>
“He brought Vivian to his office and let others gossip about you, and you still care about him p>
Carter’s frown deepened.
He heard something in the break room this morning.
“Did you hear? Mr. Blackwood’s girlfriend has returned p>
“Isn’t he already married p>
“His marriage must be a sham. If it was real, how could he bear to let his wife work as a secretary? I heard this woman saved Mr. Blackwood’s life. Her family background is impressive too. She just came back from studying abroad. They’re a perfect match p>
“But what about Ms. Hansen p>
“That’s a funny question. What can she do? She can only go back to her ordinary life p>
The group of people burst into laughter in the break room.
Outside the door, Carter tightened his grip on his cup, his eyes narrowed.
Was Eva’s sudden illness related to this?