Chapter 39
That day, Adrian finished breakfast with a scowl.
As he had his back to the servants, they couldn’t see his expression and could only see the intimate behavior between him and Eva from behind, thinking that they had reconciled again.
Later on, due to her vacation time, Eva didn’t rush to go back to work and instead went to accompany Granny Blackwood at the nursing home every day.
For several days in a row, Granny Blackwood’s mood noticeably improved.
Eva was also feeling quite calm these few days.
Things seemed to be developing according to her plan and half a month passed quickly in what seemed like only three or four days.
Sometimes when she was alone, she would gently stroke her belly. Her mentality had actually changed as well.
When she first found out about the pregnancy, she was still in a state of confusion about this child but as time passed by, Eva could feel more and more that this baby inside her was one with her heart and gradually developed feelings of love for it too.
Even many things that were inconvenient for her to say to outsiders could be said directly to the baby now.
This made Eva feel personally that their relationship was getting better and better.
Things were originally progressing smoothly according to plan. Eva thought everything would continue calmly until Granny Blackwood’s surgery was over and until after she finished her vacation time before returning to work, when Vivian called again wanting an outside meeting with her.
Since last time’s incident happened, Eva did not really want to meet Vivian anymore because she knew clearly what Vivian’s intentions were.
Thinking of this, Eva refused without hesitation, “Miss Morrison, I know why you are looking for me, but unfortunately I have already made my decision, and no matter what happens, I will not change it. So, there is no need for us to meet again p>
Perhaps because she spoke too bluntly, Vivian was quiet for a moment before saying, “Are you really not going to change your mind p>
“Um p>
“Eva.” Vivian’s voice suddenly became gentle. “I remember you told me before that you owe me a favor, right p>
Hearing this, Eva’s eyes turned cold.
Vivian continued softly, “What if I use this as a request? Would you still refuse me then p>
Eva bit her lower lip hard and her eyelashes trembled.
“You don’t have to answer me in a hurry. Maybe we can meet first p>
After hanging up the phone, Eva stood there with a blank mind.
She had thought about returning favors and repaying kindness but she had thought of other ways.
As long as she needed help, she could even risk half of her life for it, but Eva did not expect that Vivian would make such conditions at this point in time. At a quiet cafe.
When Eva walked up to the door, she saw that the sign outside said they were closed.
Her phone rang just at that moment.
“Eva, you can just push open the door and come in. This is my friend’s coffee shop. It hasn’t opened yet p>
Eva hung up without showing any expression on her face, and, pushed the door to the café open.
As soon as she entered, she saw Vivian waiting for her in the corner.
Seeing her, Vivian waved at her.
Eva walked over steadily and stopped in front of Vivian.
There was originally also a scarred man sitting next to Vivian, but he looked fierce and evil.
However, when he saw Eva coming over, he stood up at once, his voice rare softness: “Beauty, you are Vivian’s friend, right? What do you want to drink p>
The man looked at Eva, stunned by how beautiful she was. Eva didn’t have much interest so only pulled on one corner of her lips: “No need, Thank you p>
Her refusal made the man stunned for a moment, then he heard Vivian say, “Give her a cup of hot milk p>
The man nodded quickly: “Okay, I’ll go make it. You guys talk p>
Vivian looked at Eva’s attire and commented while sizing her up, “He is my friend that I met abroad. He has an open personality and after returning to the USA, he opened this coffee shop. Although he doesn’t have any high ambitions, his life is very comfortable, and he treats his girlfriend seriously and gently too p>
At this point, Vivian paused for a moment before carefully saying, “After you divorce Adrian, if you don’t have anywhere else to go, you can consider him p>
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Eva suddenly looked up and couldn’t help but say, “Miss Morrison, do you have to be in charge of my marriage for the favor I owe you p>
Vivian was stunned at first, then smiled and said, “Of course not. Eva, don’t misunderstand me. I’m not trying to make decisions about your marriage. I just think he’s a good person p>
Eva pursed her lips and asked, “Is that so? Then why don’t you consider him for yourself p>
The smile on Vivian’s lips gradually faded away.
How could their relationship be as harmonious as it seemed on the surface? After the tide receded, what was revealed was the truth.
Eva didn’t believe that Vivian would sincerely help her because Adrian stood between them. However, she had received some favors from Vivian and had to accept them.
After a moment of silence, Vivian picked up a spoon and stirred her coffee lightly before saying with a disdainful tone, “I never thought Ms. Hansen would treat her benefactor with such an aggressive attitude p>
Her voice was no longer gentle; it sounded much sharper now with a hint of contempt in her eyes when looking at Eva.
However, Eva found herself liking this version of Vivian more than before. She smiled back, “Finally stopped pretending? Miss Morrison looks better without pretense. At least it doesn’t look fake p>
“Fake? “Vivian sneered, “Just feel like you’re not worth being treated gently by me. I originally thought even if you weren’t smart, you should still be a good girl. But who knew that you were so ungrateful p>
“Ungrateful?” Eva rubbed her fingertips slightly while squinting at the person in front of her. “In Miss Morrison’s eyes, I may be an ungrateful person, but I never expected that having gratitude or loyalty according to Miss Morrison means killing someone p>
The word ‘killing’ made Vivian’s face change drastically. “What are you talking about? When did I ask you to kill someone p>
Eva continued, “So does that mean you won’t use your favor to force me to have an abortion again p>
This sentence immediately made Vivian speechless for a while. After a long time, she said, “The child is like a ticking bomb. If you were in my position, you wouldn’t be able to accept it either p>
After saying this, Vivian looked at her and asked, “You’re getting divorced anyway. Why do you want to keep the child? You can always have another one after remarriage. What are your real intentions p>