Chapter 282
Although she didn’t want to admit it, this was too coincidental, right?
If the things that happened these past two days were already too coincidental, bumping into him in the airport and on the plane as well, then this was truly amazing.
So, is this the reason he wanted to meet her?
But… why didn’t he show up then?
“What’s wrong, Mommy?” Ruby noticed that she seemed lost in her thoughts, so she reached out to embrace her. “Mommy, are you worried that Uncle NightA is a bad person? Mommy, Uncle NightA is not a bad person, okay?” Her trusting words made Eva look at her helplessly and smile. “Even if he is a bad person, he won’t show it on his face, and he definitely won’t tell you he is a bad person p>
Ruby looked confused, as if she understood but didn’t really understand.
Her bewildered look was extremely cute in Eva’s eyes, so she reached out and tapped her nose lightly. “Silly girl, what did NightA say to you when you met him on the plane p>
“I forgot!” Ruby answered happily.
Alright, unreliable kid.
Eva could only turn to Dylan, “And what about you, Dylan p>
Even though Dylan was only a little older than Ruby, he had the maturity of an older brother. He not only had a clear mind but also spoke with logical reasoning, despite his young age.
After he finished explaining the whole process, Eva finally understood what had happened in the past couple of days.
Knowing that NightA had come in the morning to say a quick hello to the two kids and left, Eva surprisingly found it somewhat reasonable that he had asked her for cash at that time. After all, he had leisurely chatted with the two kids before but seemed hurried today. Could it be that he really needed that cash?
“Mama?” Ruby asked with wide eyes, “Has mommy met Uncle NightA p>
Upon hearing this, Eva snapped back to reality, reaching out to rub the back of Ruby’s head and whispered softly, “No, I haven’t. Well, let’s go home. If everything goes smoothly, I can pick up a car tomorrow, and then we won’t have to take the subway or walk everywhere p>
The kids quickly caught up with her, walking alongside her. Ruby even asked while walking, “Mommy, why hasn’t Uncle Michael been picking us up recently p>
At the mention of Michael, Eva thought again of her heartless words from earlier. She reluctantly tugged at her lips, about to explain when Ruby, who was holding her hand, suddenly cheered, “Uncle Michael p>
Eva’s steps came to a halt, instinctively looking ahead.
Michael stood there, impeccably dressed in a suit, with a gentle smile on his face. He held the car keys in his hand.
“Come here,” Michael crouched down and opened his arms towards Ruby.
With excitement, Ruby let go of Eva’s hand and ran towards Michael.
Her impulsive actions left Eva speechless. Wasn’t this little one being too obvious?
Ruby jumped into Michael’s embrace, her face beaming with a smile. “Uncle Michael, I thought you wouldn’t come to pick us up p>
“How could I not?” Michael took off her little backpack and held it for her, then took out an exquisite little box from his pocket.
Ruby was immediately intrigued. “What’s that p>
“It’s Christmas Eve in a few days, and I’ve prepared gifts for Ruby and Dylan in advance.” Michael said with a smile.
“Christmas Eve!” Ruby took the gift, originally wanting to open it in front of Michael. However, Michael held her hand and said, “It’s a surprise, open it at home.” “Okay then, thank you, Uncle Michael.” Ruby held her gift tightly, appreciative.
Eva held Dylan’s hand, smiling at the heartwarming scene.
Michael gestured for Dylan to come closter. Dylan walked over, glanced at his mother’s expression, and finally muttered, “Yes, Uncle Michael p>
Michael pulled out another small box and handed it to Dylan, “This is your gift p>
But Dylan didn’t know what to think, he pursed his lips and didn’t reach out to take it.
Seeing him not reaching out, Michael called out to him, “Dylan p>
Dylan looked at Eva.
Eva smiled reassuringly and said, “Quickly, thank Michael p>
Those unpleasant words should never be spoken in front of a child.
With Eva’s words in mind, Dylan dared to accept Michael’s gift and thanked him.
She glanced at Dylan.
This child is really too sensitive, can he even perceive his own emotions?
Seeing him finally accepting the gift, a joyful smile returned to Michael’s face. He reached out and tousled Dylan’s hair and then said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you home p>
Now that the children here, Eva didn’t say anything else and got into the car with the two children.
However, after getting in the car, she was unusually silent, continuously checking her phone and not participating in the conversation. Ruby didn’t notice, happily chattering away with Michael throughout the journey. Dylan on the other hand, due to Eva’s influence, didn’t say much either, even taking out a little book from his backpack, and pretending to read.
Unfortunately, he didn’t manage to read a single line when Michael’s reminder came from the front seat, “Dylan, it’s best not to read in the car p>
Dylan’s small hand gripping the book paused, then he looked up at Eva.
Eva nodded at him, and only then did he put the book away.
They thought the matter would end there, but unexpectedly, Michael now shifted the topic to Dylan, “Dylan, it seems like you’ve been avoiding me today. What’s wrong? Did I do something wrong p>
Hearing this, Eva couldn’t help but glance at Michael, her eyebrows lightly furrowing.
Dylan, who was the target of the conversation, became a little uneasy sitting in his seat.
But before he could feel uncomfortable for long, Eva spoke up, “Dylan’s personality is unique. How could he possibly be avoiding you? You’re just overthinking p>
Through the rearview mirror, Michael took a glance at her, pursed his thin lips, but didn’t respond.
Even the slow-witted Ruby could sense that something was amiss and stopped pestering Michael to talk, instead snuggling into Eva’s embrace.
“Mummy,” Ruby looked up at her, her small face no longer smiling, replaced by a hint of unease.
Eva smiled and caressed her head, mumbled a few words of comfort, but didn’t say anything else.
The atmosphere was off, and Ruby stopped talking too.
When they arrived, Eva had the children thank Michael, and then she herself said to him, “Thank you for going out of your way to bring us home, but it’s probably best if you don’t come over anymore. After all, you have a lot of business matters to attend to, and I don’t want to waste your time p>
“I’m willing to waste it.” Michael opened the car door and got out, standing in front of her. “Can I have dinner with you tonight p>
Eva hesitated for a moment, but didn’t respond. She turned around and took the children upstairs, with Michael following behind.
After going upstairs, Eva entered the password, then told the two little ones, “You go in so long, Mommy has something to talk to Uncle Michael about p>