Chapter 163
Even though she didn’t sign that agreement in the beginning.
She was also worried that signing it would lead to unnecessary trouble later on. As for the conditions she promised, since she made the promise, she would do her best to fulfill them.
Obviously, Emily on the other side didn’t seem to want the same thing as her. “Just mentioning it makes me think she’s shameless. To use something she did to help you as a way to ask you to leave the country. If every person who helps others demands repayment in such a shameless manner, then it’s better not to help in the first place.” Compared to her anger, Emily’s expression turned into one of shock and concern. Eva became much calmer. She just smiled helplessly and said, “There’s no way around it. I owe them, after all p>
Emily wanted to curse, but Eva stopped her.
“Alright, you know you’re standing up for me, but things have already turned out this way. Let’s stay calm, okay p>
“Hmm.” Emily could only nod in frustration.
But thinking about Eva leaving, she still felt sad. “If you go abroad in the future, we won’t be able to see each other frequently, right p>
Eva thought for a moment. “With transportation being so convenient nowadays, it’s not impossible to meet anytime, anywhere p>
“That’s true, but… I will still miss you a lot. Even if we can meet, it won’t be as often as when you’re in the country p>
Seeing her looking at herself longingly, Eva couldn’t help but reach out and rub her head, about to say something when the doorbell rang.
“Who could it be at this hour? Usually, no one comes to see me. Eva, wait here, I’ll go check p>
Emily went to open the door, and Eva started packing her things again.
While tidying up, she saw the bright red divorce certificate and fell into silence. She remained silent until she heard two pairs of footsteps outside, accompanied by conversation. “Yeah, I didn’t expect you to remember the address after just one visit p>
Hearing the noise, Eva quickly put away the divorce certificate and placed it in the inner compartment of her bag. Then she looked up and saw Emily running back in. “Eva, Mr. Cooper is here p>
Approaching the room’s doorway, Michael politely stopped walking.
Michael? Eva put down what she was holding and stood up.
As soon as he saw her, Michael reached out and rubbed the back of her head, saying softly, “I thought I would see a crying little girl, but it seems you’ve really grown up p>
Watching the interaction between the two, Emily pursed her lips slightly and said, “I’ll go buy something. You guys can talk. I’ll be back later.” After saying that, she left directly.
Eva knew that Emily intentionally made room for them to chat.
“What would you like to drink?” Eva originally wanted to get up and pour Michael something in the kitchen, but she was stopped by Michael.
“No need.” Michael held onto her wrist and brought her back. “I came today mainly to ask you about your thoughts for the future p>
Eva lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on their intertwined wrists.
Although she had known Michael for so many years, Eva still felt uncomfortable with this kind of physical contact, even though it was through their clothes.
Luckily, Michael was a person who had good boundaries. After stopping her, he withdrew his hand in a matter of seconds. His movements and demeanor were completely natural, as if his actions just now were unconscious. Eva pursed her lips and knew it wouldn’t be right to continue having negative thoughts. She didn’t go back to the kitchen to pour water, but sat across from him and said softly, “I don’t have any thoughts p>
“Is it that you don’t have any thoughts or that you haven’t made up your mind?” Michael tapped lightly on the table with his fingertip, his voice carrying a sense of curiosity.
With a smile, Eva said, “Plus, I need to take care of my child, can’t have no plans p>
Hearing her words, Eva lifted her gaze and met a pair of warm, smiling eyes behind glasses.
“Would you like to help me?” Michael proposed.
Without thinking, Eva shook her head.
“No p>
“So quick to refuse? Afraid my conditions aren’t good enough p>
“It’s not that.” Eva shook her head. “Aren’t you planning to stay in the country for the long term? I’ll probably leave in the next two days p>
Upon hearing this, Michael’s expression tightened.
“Where are you going p>
“Abroad,” Eva replied calmly.
Michael’s finger bones tightened slightly, then relaxed after a moment.
“Just as I suspected. I thought you would stay p>
“You knew I was going abroad p>
“Your father is overseas. How could I not know?” Michael said, smiling. “Interestingly enough, I saw your uncle before I returned to the country p>
This news was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for Eva.
“You met my father? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? How is he doing now p>
Michael’s fingertip paused, then he said, “Your uncle didn’t want you to worry p>
“What do you mean?” Eva’s expression turned serious. “What happened to my dad? Is something wrong p>
“Nothing happened,” Michael said softly. “Just a small problem at work. Your uncle is capable, and he will solve it quickly p>
“Why doesn’t he tell me on the phone then?” Eva’s eyes turned red in an instant. “He always says everything is going well and never tells me anything. I’m his daughter, but he… he always p>
“Eva, don’t think like that. It’s precisely because your uncle loves you that he chose not to tell you. If… you’re really worried about him, why not go abroad with me p>
Hearing this, Eva was taken aback.
“But didn’t you plan to stay in the country for your development p>
“Yes.” Michael nodded. “I did plan to stay in the country for my development, but after conducting some investigations recently, I realized that the domestic market has been almost fully divided. If I focus on the domestic market, I’m afraid it will be a loss p>
Eva knew that market research was necessary before settling in. She hadn’t stayed in The Blackwood Family in vain for so long.
“So, I plan to spend only part of my time in the country, with the main focus being abroad. My company happens to be near your uncle’s company. Do you want to go see him? Perhaps, your sudden visit can give him a nice surprise.” However, Eva stared at him.
“Why are you proposing this to me? Aren’t you Adrian’s friend? You p>
Before she could finish speaking, Michael tapped her forehead.
“What nonsense are you thinking? Adrian and I are friends, but we’re not friends anymore because of you? What’s the matter? Are you no longer willing to recognize me as your friend after divorcing him p>
“That’s not it,” Eva rubbed her forehead, feeling frustrated.
“Then stop complaining and pack your things. My flight is tonight p>
“So soon p>
“Yes, there’s a meeting tomorrow p>
“Well, think about it thoroughly if you want to go with my plane,” Michael said. Eva sat there in silence for about a minute before nodding. “Alright, I’ll go with your plane.” Upon hearing this, Michael’s voice lowered slightly as he pursed his lips. “Once you go abroad, it’ll be difficult to turn back p>