Chapter 266
“I don’t need that,” Eva replied sullenly. “I have no intention of pursuing any further romantic relationships.” This answer surprised Tim. “Are you saying you don’t want to find someone in the future? You want to live alone p>
Eva opened her eyes again. “That’s about right p>
“Well, you better think it through. Living alone can be quite lonely in the future,” Tim said, steering the car into the main road amidst the traffic. “After all, humans are social animals. When you’re young, you have parents and single friends around you, so you don’t feel the need to get married. But as you get older, if you don’t have friends or parents around p>
If one doesn’t have children, they will start to miss having someone around, someone to accompany and eat together with,” Eva listened quietly to these words without responding. Because she wasn’t alone. She had two little ones. “When I was young and full of energy, I also thought about not getting married. What’s good about having a wife? What’s good about having children? Can’t one live well on their own? I even have to spend money raising children and all. But after I truly started a family, I realized having a wife and children is better for me. However, everyone’s choices are different. This thought of mine is only for myself. Some people live their whole lives alone and still live well.” “Mm,” Eva responded.
“But no matter what path you choose, you need to be mentally prepared in advance. After all, life only happens once, and there’s no such thing as a regret pill p>
“I know p>
Tim stole a glance at Eva when he had the chance and sighed, “Actually, in my personal opinion, I think it’s fine if you don’t get married, but you should have a child. You’re so beautiful, and your child would surely be beautiful too.” Upon hearing this, Eva couldn’t help but let out a soft laugh.
She didn’t just have one child; she had two.
Even though others couldn’t tell, she thought they were both handsome and adorable. That was what mattered to her.
“So, are you saying if I have a child, I can consider not getting married p>
Tim smiled, “Not exactly. With your conditions, I think you can still get married if the opportunity arises. After all, your conditions are exceptionally good, and the men around you are all great, not just average. You have a high level of selectivity p>
Eva pondered for a moment. Michael was genuinely good to her.
“But regarding Mr. Cooper, I still want to reiterate what I said last time. Think carefully because he is not really suitable for you p>
Upon hearing this, Eva furrowed her brows again. “You seem to have a bias against him. Do you think it’s because the Blackwood Group invested in us, so you p>
“No.” Tim shook his head. “It’s unrelated to that. I’m only focusing on that day. When I pursued my wife, I was very respectful of her. If she didn’t like me, I would never force it. What good can come from being together against one’s will?” Hearing this, Eva fell silent once more. Michael did treat her well, and if she were a normal person, she would have been moved long ago. Unfortunately… her heart was probably made of iron.
“But the way he pressured you, from my personal perspective, I don’t think it’s something a good person would do. Of course, he may have been anxious, but ultimately, it’s up to you. This is just my experience as someone who has gone through it p>
Hearing this, Eva finally understood why he had an opinion about Michael.
Because on that day in the office, Michael’s reaction did make her feel pressured, and she could even sense it herself, let alone the bystanders.
The two of them continued to chat aimlessly until they arrived at the company.
Eva went straight back to her office.
In the meantime, she called Lisa, who informed her that the two children were still with her today.
“Good, I’ll pick them up after work p>
Adrian made a trip back to the company.
Upon arriving at the office, Jacob received a message instructing him to pack up and relocate to the company’s branch in Chicago. Needless to say, Jacob understood the message clearly and immediately started preparing for the move. Adrian sat down in the office, his hand pressing against his slightly aching stomach, his expression grim.
Today, she had truly infuriated him.
At this moment, Adrian desperately needed something to distract his attention and improve his mood. He opened his phone and opened an app to see if the two little ones had uploaded any new videos.
To his surprise, there was indeed a new video.
For Adrian at this moment, it was a pleasant surprise, as he could watch the two adorable little ones to help alleviate his mood.
After clicking on the video, he saw the two children playing in an arcade.
The video was raw and unedited, with some shaky shots, sometimes focusing on Dylan and other times on Ruby.
Though the footage was shaky, the two little ones laughed with pure joy. Their laughter was long, bright, and incredibly soothing. Adrian’s thin lips couldn’t help but form a gentle smile.
It had to be said that the two little ones were truly adorable. If only he had a pair of his own p>
Lost in his thoughts, Ruby suddenly turned her head in the video and looked directly at the camera.
More accurately, she looked at the person behind the camera.
“Aunt Lisa, Ruby wants to eat candies p>
“Hmm? candies? Alright p>
A young woman’s voice responded, and then the camera panned out to show the woman holding Ruby’s hand, with Dylan following closely behind. “Dylan, come along p>
Then the camera focused ahead as she took the two children to buy candies.
It was just a simple clip, but Ruby’s words to Aunt Lisa made Adrian squint his eyes.
His memory was good.
If he wasn’t mistaken, he had heard this name before.
Adrian quickly searched his memory and soon remembered.
Lisa… Wasn’t that the name of the woman who always bothered his woman at the bar?
Thinking of this, Adrian exited the app and opened WhatsApp.
It had been a long time since he last logged into WhatsApp.
As he logged in, numerous messages popped up, all from one person.
The person’s nickname was “It’s Lisa p>
Wasn’t that the same name Ruby had just called?
Upon closer consideration, their voices did seem somewhat similar.
Of course, Adrian didn’t bother reading any of the unproductive messages sent by the other person. Instead, he clicked on her profile picture and discovered a few shrunk photos in her personal information. In those pictures, he recognized a very familiar silhouette.
He followed the path and enlarged the photos, confirming that it was Lisa and the two children in the pictures.
Why was this woman, Eva’s friend, with these two children?
Something flashed through her mind. It was quick, but Adrian still caught it. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning dangerous.