Chapter 159
Eva heard the busy signal echoing in her ears through the phone, feeling like a piercing thorn.
Eva couldn’t help but bend down and give Granny Blackwood a deep hug, gazing at her tearful eyes. In a low voice, she whispered, “Grandmother, starting from tomorrow, I won’t be able to come to see you anymore.” She spoke so quietly that only she could hear herself.
She only dared to speak these words when Granny Blackwood was asleep.
“In the future, please take good care of yourself, Grandmother. Nothing is more important than your health. And surely, there will be a better daughter-in-law to show filial piety to you p>
After saying that, Eva reached out to wipe away the tears from Granny Blackwood’s eyes and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead.
She stood in place, lost in thought for a while, before decisively turning around to leave.
But as she turned, she saw Adrian standing at the door of the ward.
Their eyes met in the air.
Time seemed to stand still.
After a moment, Eva forced a smile and went up to greet him.
“I came to visit Grandmother She paused and corrected herself, “I came to visit Granny Blackwood p>
Adrian’s gaze was clear, cold, and devoid of warmth. It was as if he hadn’t even seen her, disregarding her as he brushed past, leaving behind a trail of icy air.
Eva stood still for over ten seconds, knowing in her heart that she no longer had a place here, and quietly left.
After she left, Adrian turned around and glanced at the spot where she had been standing before, then slowly retracted his gaze.
Eva went home to fetch her belongings.
As soon as she entered the Blackwood family house, the butler and the servants immediately approached her, welcoming her as if they were seeing a dear relative. “Madam, you’ve finally returned p>
“Madam, where did you go last night? We missed you p>
“Madam, welcome home. Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat p>
Previously, nobody had treated her with such warmth.
For a moment, Eva didn’t know what everyone was thinking, but she could only respond calmly.
After dealing with them, Eva went upstairs to pack her things.
She didn’t have much to pack, just a few personal items. As for clothes, Eva didn’t plan to pack them, to avoid giving any hint away when she went downstairs.
Margaret wasn’t at home today, and Adrian wasn’t here either. She could quickly leave once she finished packing.
The servants were chatting downstairs at this moment.
“Our Madam came back today. Does it mean she has made up with our master p>
“Maybe, you know how couples always argue before making up p>
However, just as they finished speaking, they saw Eva coming down. She was holding a small bag, seemingly ready to leave.
Everyone was puzzled. She had just returned not long ago, and now she was leaving again?
They immediately surrounded her, preventing her from leaving.
“Madam, you just came back. Where are you off to now p>
Seeing them crowding around her, Eva p>
In that instant, Eva felt grateful in her heart that she hadn’t packed too much luggage. Otherwise, they would have bombarded her with questions. So, all she could do was smile and say, “I have something to attend to.” “Madam, where are you going? You just got back not long ago. Don’t you need to rest?” asked the housekeeper.
Eva shook her head. “I’m not tired, no need to rest. You all can go on with your tasks, stop crowding around me p>
Though everyone had a foreboding feeling about her, Eva didn’t have any luggage in her hands, so it didn’t seem like she was leaving. In the end, they dispersed.
As they left, Eva prepared to depart and encountered the housekeeper at the doorway.
“Madam,” said the housekeeper.
Eva halted her steps. “Uncle Housekeeper p>
During her time at the Blackwood family, the housekeeper had taken good care of her. Her gaze shimmered, wanting to say something.
But it seemed like the housekeeper sensed something. He glanced at the small bag she was holding and asked softly, “Are you going on a trip, madam p>