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Chapter 181 The Last Night

And most importantly, she felt that her father had been alone for too long, and finally there was someone who delighted him and vice versa. If she forcefully broke them apart, it would be too cruel for him. That woman was also very proactive.

After she discovered their relationship, she came to her privately and carefully told her.

"Ms. Hansen, your father has told me about your family to some extent. Your family is special. I can swear that I am with your father not for any ulterior motives. But if you don't trust me, I can sign an agreement with you privately, guaranteeing that I won't take anything from the Hansen family. Only the two of us will know about this agreement, and no one else will."

"Sign an agreement? Alright, let's do it then."

So Eva had her lawyers at Michael's company draft an agreement and asked the woman to sign it.

Surprisingly, the woman didn't even bother reading the agreement and picked up the pen to sign it. Eva stopped her actions.

"You're signing without even reading it. Aren't you afraid I might trick you?"

The woman smiled shyly at her. "Mr. Hansen is a good person, and you're his daughter. You definitely won't harm me."

The woman's generosity convinced Eva. She didn't want to hurt her father, so she didn't make her sign the contract in the end. After she put away the agreement, the woman seemed a bit flustered.

"Ms. Hansen, why did you suddenly change your mind about the contract? Do you disagree with me being with Mr. Hansen?"

"No." Eva smiled faintly and looked at her. "Just call me Eva from now on. If you want to be with my father, there's no need to be so formal. Also, next time you have to read the contract carefully. You can't be easily deceived like today." As for why she made a contract, it was a bit of selfishness as a daughter.

She came from a single-parent family, and besides her own children, her father was the only family she had. So if someone wanted to be with her father, she also wanted to test the person.

After they got together, Eva naturally didn't live with her father anymore.

She bought a small house for herself and her two children, which was enough for the three of them.

When they arrived at the Hansen family, servants quickly came out to welcome them and picked up both of the little ones.

"Ms. Hansen, you're back. Mr. and Mrs. just mentioned you earlier."

"Where are they?"

"They just finished dinner and are resting."

Just as the words fell, a figure appeared at the entrance of the hall. "Eva."

"Mrs. is here."

Eva looked towards the person, and it was Grace, who had formed a new family with her father.

Grace saw Eva, her eyes bright and quickly walked over.

"Grandma, hello."

When she approached, Ruby was the first to greet her and reach out her hand, asking for a hug.

"Hey, lovely Ruby, come to Grandma for a hug."

Grace happily took Ruby in her arms while the servants assisted with the luggage.

The person handed Ruby over, and once she was in their arms, they couldn't let go. She found that Eva took care of the two children very well.

The feeling in their hands as they held Ruby was soft, and there was a sweet milky scent on her body. Holding her was like holding a piece of milk cake.

"Why is she so adorable? How did she grow up like this?"

In fact, these two children are so attractive mainly because of their good genes. However, due to Eva's difficult marital journey, Grace never dared to mention anything related to the children's father in front of her. After Grace held Ruby securely, she pinched Dylan's cheeks before turning to Eva and saying, "It's windy outside. Let's go inside first."

"Okay."

Eva followed Grace into the house.

As they walked, Grace complained, "Your father just went upstairs to take a shower. I've told him many times not to shower immediately after a meal, but he never listens."

Listening to her chattering and complaining as if they were old acquaintances, Eva's lips curled up.

"It must be tough for Auntie to take care of my father on a regular basis."

Hearing this, Grace immediately explained on Mr. Hansen's behalf.

No, actually, your father takes care of many things by himself. On the contrary, I feel like he's the one taking care of me."

"It's good to support each other."

Grace looked back at her, smiled shyly, and then put Ruby down.

"I'll go upstairs and tell your father to hurry up with his shower."

"No need, Auntie. We're not in a hurry to leave today."

Upon hearing this, Grace's eyes lit up.

"Are you staying here tonight?"

Eva turned her head to Ruby and Dylan.

"What do you think? Grandma is asking if you two want to stay here tonight."

"We want to!" Ruby immediately hugged Grace's leg and said, "Then I'll sleep with Grandma tonight, Grandma." Ruby extended a fair little finger, gesturing, "The last night." Originally, Grace was happy, but when she heard the words "the last night," she froze in place.

"The last night? What does that mean?"

Eva said, "Ruby, who taught you to say such confusing things? Do you know you scared Grandma?" Upon hearing this, Ruby tilted her head.

"Mommy?"

Eva playfully tapped Ruby's nose with her hand and said, "It's our last night before we return to our country."

Having been instructed, Ruby immediately corrected herself, "Grandma, it's our last night before we return to our country."

After hearing this, Grace understood everything.

She looked at Eva in shock and asked, "Are you going back to your country? When?"

"It will probably happen in the next couple of days."

"Why are you suddenly going back? I don't remember your father mentioning it before."

"We came here today to tell him about this."

After hearing this, Grace had nothing more to say.

Upon learning that Eva was going back to start her own company in her own country, Mr. Hansen was surprised, "Eve, why would you suddenly..."

"But do you really have to go back to start a company? If Eve wants to manage a company, I will give you mine," Mr. Hansen's words left Eva speechless for a moment.

After a while, she finally managed to explain, "Dad, you worked so hard to build this company. Are you really just going to give it to me like that?"

"What's wrong with that? Dad's company is Eve's too."

Since they were chatting in the study with no one else around, only the two father-daughter duo who had relied on each other since childhood, Mr. Hansen spoke without any reservations.

"Why do you think I started this company? It was all for giving you a better life. Eventually, this company will be yours. Even though I am with Grace now, I have already told her that the shares and everything will be yours. As for Grace, after I go, I will leave her with some shares as a living allowance. She has been with me, and I also want to take care of her for the rest of her life."

 

Chapter 182 Whose Child?

In fact, Eva never thought about having her father leave everything to her. But hearing him say that the company would be hers in the future, she couldn't help but feel deeply moved. "So don't run back to America. Stay here and help me manage the company."

Although touched, Eva still raised an eyebrow, saying, "I'm afraid I can't do that."

Mr. Hansen was a little confused upon hearing her response. "Why not? Eve, you have two children to take care of and opening a company will be exhausting."

"I know it will be tiring, but it also brings a sense of accomplishment. Dad, I just want to start a company."

She wanted to rely on herself and provide a better life for her two children. Eva didn't know what other parents thought, but personally, now that she was a parent, she believed that if she had the ability to give her two precious ones a better life, why shouldn't she strive for it?

With this in mind, Eva walked around the table and went to stand beside Mr. Hansen, just like she did when she was a child. She hugged his arm affectionately and said, "And most importantly, Dad, your company is thriving now, and it is my strongest support. If I fail to make it outside, I am not worried at all because I know I have you supporting me from behind."

Her words touched Mr. Hansen deeply. As a father, he was her true pillar of support. No matter how she struggled and fought outside, he would always be her safe haven as long as she had a way to retreat. After a long while, Mr. Hansen sighed and said, "Eve, starting a company is hard work."

Eva had been waiting for his answer. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but smile. "Dad, I'm not afraid of hard work."

Being a mother gave her newfound strength to break through the barriers and do things she didn't dare or want to do before.

"Just remember, Eve, I am only your father. Whenever you face any difficulties, just give me a call."

"I know, Dad."

A few days later, the whole family appeared at the airport. Mr. Hansen and Grace bid farewell to Eva and the two little ones with reluctance.

"When you arrive in America, take good care."

"Take care of yourself. Taking care of two children all by yourself is not easy. If possible, it would be best to hire a reliable nanny," Mr. Hansen instructed. Eva diligently took note of her father's instructions. "Alright, I'll start looking as soon as I get back," Eva replied.

After Mr. Hansen finished his instructions, it was Aunt's turn.

Eva patiently listened.

Once both of them had finished speaking, Emily leaned in with teary eyes.

"It has been a long five years since we last parted ways. I didn't expect to say goodbye again this time. Don't worry, Eva. Once I quit my job here, I'll come to America to help you."

"Don't be silly. If you quit such a good job, you might not find something suitable again in the future."

"This job keeps me so busy that I haven't even found a boyfriend," Emily replied in dissatisfaction.

After speaking, Emily noticed something. "By the way, why didn't Michael come? Doesn't he plan to go back to America with you?"

"He suddenly had an urgent matter to attend to, so he can't go back to America with us," Eva replied.

"An urgent matter?" Emily couldn't help but mutter softly, "He actually thinks there's something more important than the three of you, mother and child? What a miracle." "Alright, stop making wild guesses," Eva cast a glance at Emily.

"But he's not bad. Since he can't accompany you, he left you with his most capable assistant," Emily said with a smile.

After speaking, Emily glanced at David, who was not far away pulling the suitcases.

Receiving her gaze, David quickly smiled and nodded at her.

"David also has something important to take care of this time," Eva said.

Emily didn't tease her anymore and they just hugged each other. "Give me a call when you arrive, then I'll come find you." "Okay, I've been told that so many times, I remember," Eva laughed.

"Mummy, Ruby needs to use the restroom." Ruby, who was in Grace's arms, suddenly said.

Eva handed the suitcases to David for safekeeping and personally took Ruby from Grace's embrace.

Then, she looked at her son Dylan and asked, "Dylan, do you need to use the restroom?"

Dylan thought for a moment and nodded.

"Let's go then. I'll take them to the restroom first."

Emily immediately said, "Okay, we'll go to hold a spot for you at the security check. It's the line in front."

"Great."

Mr. Hansen, along with Grace and Emily, three people in total, went directly to save a spot for Eva and her two children.

Eva took her precious ones and went to find the restroom at the airport.

Due to Dylan's different gender, Eva didn't follow Ruby inside but stayed outside, explaining things to both children.

Once she had explained everything clearly, she let the two little ones go into the restroom.

"If you don't understand something, just ask the aunties and uncles inside. After using the restroom, come outside and wash your hands. Mommy will be waiting here for you, okay?" Both little treasures obediently nodded and went into the restroom.

Eva waited outside.

As soon as Ruby entered, she heard a cry from inside.

"What a cute child."

Upon hearing this praise, Eva couldn't help but smile.

The restroom at the capital airport was spacious and well-maintained, with airport staff coming in every few moments to clean.

Dylan walked in and saw a man in a black suit, tall and slender, talking on the phone in the clean corridor.

The elegant profile of his sideways face, cold gaze, and straight lips made his side face appear sharp, exuding a sense of coldness.

After hearing something from the person on the other end of the phone, the man scoffed.

Dylan blinked and took small steps towards the restroom, passing through a large door from the corridor. Dylan reached out and pushed the door, which made a creaking sound, but only opened a small crack.

Being only five years old, Dylan didn't have enough strength, so he used all his might to push harder.

The creaking sound echoed in the empty corridor.

Adrian was on the phone and furrowed his brows involuntarily when he heard the noise. He turned his head and glanced at the source of the sound.

But he didn't see anyone.

However, the door continued to make sounds. Adrian looked down and finally saw a child pushing the door with all his might.

His brows furrowed even deeper.

Whose child is this? How did they end up in the restroom alone?

Adrian was usually indifferent and never one to meddle, even with children.

But at this moment, his hand acted faster than his brain. Without waiting for his brain to give the command, his large hand had already pressed against the door, opening it for the child underneath. "Mr. Blackwood."

Just as the voice came through Adrian's phone, he raised his gaze to answer the call, his hand still on the door.

Dylan pushed for a long time, and suddenly the door was easily pushed open. He looked up and saw the large hand pressing against the door.

So he immediately expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you, Uncle."

 

 

Chapter 183 Never Forget

The familiar voice made Adrian's hand holding the phone pause. About a few seconds later, Adrian suddenly lowered his head.

But where was the figure of that child? After thanking Adrian, he had already entered the restroom, but now it was unknown which one he was in.

Adrian pursed his thin lips, standing still with a slight frown.

He couldn't hear the person on the other end of the phone anymore, and he wondered if it was an illusion.

Or was it because the two children announced they wouldn't be broadcasting for a while, so he started to think about them and heard the voice of the boy named Dylan on the livestream.

"Mr. Blackwood, regarding this collaboration, I actually have some other ideas. How about we arrange a time..."

The person on the other end was interrupted by Adrian's cold voice before they could finish their sentence.

"Did you hear any noise just now?"

The interrupted collaborator was taken aback.

"Huh?"

"I can't hear anything on my end..."

"Can you hear me?"

If it isn't an illusion, the other person should be able to hear that gratitude.

The person on the other end of the phone seemed confused for a moment, not understanding what Adrian meant. However, after a moment's thought, they remembered hearing that Adrian disliked noise. They had heard some unpleasant sounds earlier, but would it be okay to speak the truth directly to Adrian?

After much consideration, the person ultimately decided not to say anything.

"Mr. Blackwood, I don't seem to have heard any sound. Is there something happening on your end?"

The cautious tone of the other person's inquiry seemed as if nothing had happened just now.

Adrian narrowed his eyes and stared at his large hand placed on the door.

Could it have all been an illusion?

He didn't dwell on it further, as Jacob suddenly rushed in, panting.

"Mr. Blackwood, I just retrieved your documents."

Adrian cast an annoyed glance at him.

Jacob immediately straightened up and pursed his lips.

After a while, he said, "Shall we go through security first? There's a cafe inside, it's not convenient to discuss matters here."

Jacob's words made the person on the other end of the line change their tone immediately. "Yes, Mr. Blackwood, if you're not available now, we can wait for you. You can go through security first." After some thought, Adrian nodded and then hung up the phone. He walked out with a grim expression.

Jacob followed his steps closely.

People were coming and going outside the restroom. Jacob walked ahead, trailing alongside the cold-faced Adrian, but his gaze unwittingly glanced at one particular spot. Regrettably, when he had just entered, he saw a graceful figure. Although she was dressed simply, her figure was stunning. Just her back view alone made Jacob feel mesmerized. But when he entered the restroom, she had her back turned to him, and being the coward he was, he didn't dare to turn and look at her face.

He had thought of looking when he came out, but who knew that in just a few blinks, she had disappeared.

Forget it, it seems he just doesn't have the luck to see beautiful women.

Emily, holding her bag, came running towards the direction of the restroom.

As she neared the restroom, she intended to smile and walk past, but she abruptly halted her steps upon seeing a cold and handsome face, quickly turning her back. "Mr. Blackwood, please wait for me."

It wasn't until the two walked past her that Emily, shocked, lifted her head and stared at their retreating figures.

She widened her eyes in disbelief. Was that person Adrian?

Adrian!

She never expected to encounter him at the capital airport after all these years.

If she wasn't mistaken, that person had just come out of the restroom, right? Oh no!

"Eva!"

Emily swiftly ran towards the direction of the restroom. When she was queuing earlier, she had just realized something: Dylan is a boy, not Eva.

She wouldn't take him into the women's restroom, and at the same time, she couldn't follow Dylan into the men's restroom, which would make things very inconvenient and troublesome. That's why Emily immediately ran over, hoping to wait outside and see if there was anything she could help with. Unexpectedly, she bumped into Adrian.

The last time she saw Adrian was a distant memory. Five years had passed, and the current Adrian had the stature and appearance of a mature man, looking much more stable. However, his whole aura was colder and more powerful. Even from a distance, she could feel the coldness emanating from Adrian's bones. His features were also sharper and more handsome than before. This was why Emily could spot him in the crowd at a glance. He was indeed handsome! No wonder Eva had liked him back then and still couldn't forget him after all these years. If he wasn't the man her sister liked, Emily would definitely fall for him because of his looks.

When Emily finally made it to the restroom, she saw Eva coming out with Ruby. She rushed forward, gasping for breath as she spoke. "Eva."

"Eva?" Eva seemed somewhat surprised to see her. "Why are you here?"

Because Emily was in a hurry and also nervous, she was almost out of breath. "I thought it might be inconvenient for you to take care of two kids, so I came to find you. Are you alright?" After saying that, Emily even inspected Eva from head to toe and circled around her twice, completely clueless about what was going on.

"What about Dylan?" Eva handed Ruby over to Emily to take care of and went to wait outside the men's restroom.

Ruby suddenly ran out and called for her earlier, so she had to go in for a while. In such a short time, Dylan shouldn't come out yet. As expected, she waited for about a minute and then saw a small figure. "Mommy," Dylan obediently called

out.

Only then did Eva take the two little ones outside to wash their hands. Her movements were subtle, her expression focused, as if she hadn't been affected by anything.

As Emily watched from the side, seeing everything going on as usual with Eva, she couldn't help but ask in a skeptical tone, "Eva, are you really okay?"

Could it be that she was putting up a brave front?

After drying the hands of the two babies, Eva looked at Emily. "What could be wrong with me? What happened to you today?"

"Nothing, actually what I mean is, did you encounter any strange people in the restroom?" Emily's gaze drifted.

"Strange people?" Eva narrowed her eyes. "What kind of people would you consider strange?"

Upon hearing this, Emily felt completely relieved. She had been worried that Eva would be upset deep down but would pretend to be calm and indifferent on the surface. However, now it seemed that Eva hadn't run into Adrian. Although she didn't know why the restroom was so small that they didn't bump into each other, fate could be so mysterious sometimes. It brought you to the same location but kept you unaware of each other's presence. And she passed by.

If Emily hadn't seen it, perhaps Eva would never have known that she met Adrian at the airport today.

 

Chapter 184 The Handsome Man

Since she didn't know, there was no need for her to say anything.

After all, it was just a broken fate.

And her Eva deserved a better man.

Thinking of this, Emily's heart had already calmed down. She smiled and joked, "For example, seeing someone walking a dog, or a beggar."

Eva: "...Are you okay? Dogs are not allowed in the airport, and beggars won't come in either."

"Right, maybe I'm just overly sad because you are leaving. How about you stay?"

Eva couldn't be bothered to entertain her nonsense.

She lowered her head to tidy up the children's clothes, and at that moment, she heard Dylan say, "Mommy, I met a very handsome uncle in the restroom. He held the door open for me." Eva didn't know who he met, so she simply asked, "Did Dylan say thank you to this uncle?"

"I did, Mommy."

"What a polite little darling," Eva leaned in and kissed his forehead.

A satisfied expression appeared in little Dylan's eyes.

Ruby noticed this and immediately joined in. "Mommy, Ruby also wants a kiss."

Emily watched this family of three and couldn't help but feel envious.

If possible, she also wished to be like Eva, having only children and no man.

Once everything was settled, they prepared to return to the security checkpoint.

"When we line up, David said there is no need for us to do so. Since you booked first class, we can just go through the first-class lane. I overlooked that." "Okay."

After Eva went back, everyone watched as they passed through the security checkpoint.

When they finished, Emily waved at Eva, feeling a sense of longing. "I'll come find you, Eva!"

After watching Eva leave, she suddenly remembered something, and the smile on her lips faded a little.

How could she have forgotten something so important?

If they could meet at this airport, that means Adrian might also be returning to the country. What if they are on the same flight?

Someone like Adrian, a businessman, would definitely fly first class. If they were on the same flight, the consequences would be unimaginable.

It would be bad enough if the two adults encountered each other, but the crucial part was that Eva was also with two young children.

Some people might not notice, but how could Emily not see it? The features of those two children were extremely similar to Adrian, especially Dylan! It was all his genetic makeup.

Even if they meet, Adrian himself might not recognize them, but what about the people around him?

With this in mind, Emily quickly took out her phone, wanting to call Eva.

But just as she was about to dial, Emily also thought, what if they aren't on the same flight?

If they aren't on the same flight, telling Eva all this would be...

Did she suddenly have some troubles in her heart?

Who said Adrian coming here meant going back to his country?

He might have flown to another country, and even if he wanted to go back to his country, it should be New York, where Eva and David went, not Chicago. That's right, after Eva landed, she had to attend a charity auction.

The auction was held in Chicago, so they bought tickets directly to Chicago to avoid any complications along the way.

After calming down and thinking it through, Emily wasn't so nervous anymore.

Thinking about her own performance just now, Emily felt that she was really panicking unnecessarily.

In the future, she should remain calm when encountering things.

"Emily, what's wrong?"

Mr. Hansen and Aunt, who had already walked far away, turned around and found Emily still standing in place. They both stopped and turned to look at her. Their voices brought Emily back to her senses, and she smiled it off.

"Are you reluctant to part with Eva? You'll see her soon after taking a flight. Don't be sad."

Aunt came forward to comfort her.

"I understand, Aunt, please don't worry. If I miss her, I will go find her."

"Let's go."

Before leaving, Emily couldn't help but turn around and look at the security checkpoint.

She prayed that Eva wouldn't encounter Adrian.

Let this doomed fate pass by, just like it did in front of the restroom a moment ago.

After passing security, Eva led the two children forward without having to carry any luggage.

Because as soon as they passed security, David immediately said to her, "Ms. Hansen, let me carry the luggage for you."

"No need, David. I have too much luggage to be handled by just one person. I can handle it myself."

"Ms. Hansen, Mr. Cooper asked me to accompany you back to the country and help you. If I don't take care of you during this process, Mr. Cooper will deduct my salary for this trip."

With the words reaching this point, it seemed that Eva couldn't refuse to give him the luggage.

Helplessly, she sighed inwardly, and then gave all the luggage to David, leaving herself and the two children empty-handed.

The three of them walked ahead, and David, as he had said, kept helping them along the way.

Looking back, Eva felt that she was very impolite.

Even if she needed help with the luggage, she didn't have to let him carry everything.

After thinking for a while, Eva finally slowed down and waited for him. When he walked up to her, she was about to ask him to carry some of the luggage for her, but David spoke up before her, "Ms. Hansen, please don't refuse my help, and don't think that carrying some luggage tires me. If I don't receive my year-end bonus, it would be a thousand times or even ten thousand times worse than this hardship."

Eva: "He's not here, so you could just lie to him later, right?"

Upon hearing this, David's eyes widened in shock.

"Ms. Hansen, if the bonus was obtained through deception, I would feel uneasy about taking it."

Eva was momentarily speechless.

After all, this involved her end-of-year bonus, and Eva was well aware that cutting off someone's financial resources was like killing their parents.

She didn't say anything more.

As they passed by an ice cream shop, Ruby suddenly said, "Mommy, I want to eat ice cream."

Upon hearing that, Eva hesitated and said, "It's winter now, eating cold treats is not good for your health."

"But mommy... I want to eat it."

Ruby was a little foodie, always longing for whatever she saw to eat.

If you disagreed with her eating one thing, she wouldn't be discouraged and would just move on to the next item.

As long as she kept saying enough, mommy would eventually agree to let her have something.

Unfortunately, Eva had already figured out her personality since she turned five, so she directly refused her after she finished speaking.

"No, Ruby. Let's eat it later on the plane. The flight attendants will also bring us drinks then."

 

Chapter 185 Menstruation

Ruby licked her lips and still felt very hungry.

But mommy said she couldn't eat it, so she could only think about the drinks on the plane.

She blinked her eyes and stared at the pictures of ice cream hanging at the shop entrance.

David watched her and couldn't help but find her adorable. He felt like feeding her when he saw her.

So he spoke up, "Ms. Hansen, sometimes kids have a taste for it. How about I buy a cup for our two little darlings?" Eva smiled slightly.

"Wasn't David offering to help us? How about we buy a cup for you instead? After all, you've been working so hard." David, "...That's alright, I don't need it."

The group continued walking ahead.

Eva's phone made a ding, and she took it out to see a text message from Michael.

"How's it going? Have you gone through security?"

Seeing his message, Eva's lips curled up.

"I have."

Just a few seconds after sending the message, Michael called her.

"How is it? Is David taking good care of you?"

When reminded of this, Eva thought about what David had said and couldn't help but laugh, "Did you tell him to come help? Otherwise, they would deduct his bonus at the end of the year?" Upon hearing this, David's expression changed.

He had wanted to stop Eva, but he wasn't as quick as her in speaking.

By the time Eva finished, David realized it was too late.

Those words were just meant to keep Eva from taking his luggage, he didn't expect her to mention it to Michael.

That crazy woman.

If it looked like he was intentionally defaming Eva, he might not only have his bonus deducted but also his salary.

Michael chuckled and admitted, "I'm not by your side, so naturally I had to find someone to take care of you. Why does David think that taking care of you for one trip is a big favor?" Upon hearing this, Eva glanced at David, who was hanging his head, and smiled, "Of course, Michael. He helps me a lot."

"I'm glad you asked him to help me, but seeing him struggling with all the suitcases made me feel a little embarrassed. Are you unhappy with my description of your assistant?" David, who was initially hanging his head, thinking that his year-end bonus would probably be completely deducted, suddenly looked up at Eva with a gleam in his eyes.

Seeing Eva smiling at him, he immediately understood that she was teasing him.

Michael on the other end of the phone burst into laughter.

"Since it was me who asked him to help you, you can make him do whatever you want."

"Thanks, you didn't have to be so considerate even if you didn't come." Eva expressed her gratitude.

"It's the least I can do. After all, I'm sorry for not being able to go to Chicago to take the pictures for me this time. I have something important that I can't get away from." Michael sounded apologetic. "It's okay," Eva replied.

Being able to help him made Eva feel like she owed him a little less, which actually put her at ease.

"If there's anything, just let David take care of it. You don't have to feel like you owe me. I still have things to handle here, and once I'm done, I'll come to meet you right away," Michael continued. "Okay." After hanging up the phone, Eva just put away her phone when she received a thank you from David.

"Thank you, Ms. Hansen. If it weren't for you speaking up for me, I'm afraid I would have been in trouble..." "It's a small matter..." Eva's smile suddenly disappeared.

Because she felt a sudden pain in her lower abdomen, followed by a rush of warmth from a certain place. Her face changed.

"Ms. Hansen?" Having been by Michael's side for a long time, David had learned to read his expressions. Seeing Eva's unfavorable face, he asked, "What's wrong?"

David, after all, was a man, and Eva felt a little embarrassed facing a man.

But in the current situation, she had to go to the restroom immediately to take care of it.

She pursed her lips and said, "I'm sorry, I need to go to the restroom."

"You go with David to your seats first, I'll come find you later."

After Eva left, David glanced at the two children.

"Will you come with me?"

Dylan's delicate face showed a worried expression.

Thinking of something, he asked David.

"Uncle Jack, what's today's date?"

David glanced at his phone and informed him of the date.

"What's special about this date?"

After hearing the date, Dylan understood and used his fingers to count, then said, "Today seems to be Mommy's period."

Upon hearing this, David's expression changed, and after a moment, he awkwardly scratched his head.

It turns out it's her period.

His phone vibrated, indicating a new message.

David took it out and glanced at it, realizing it was a message from his boss, Michael.

"I forgot to tell you, today is her period. Don't let her catch a cold and avoid anything cold."

A woman's period indeed requires special care.

David looked around and happened to see a store in front.

saying "concentrate" made Jacob reluctantly shift his gaze back to his work, despite feeling the pain inside. He didn't expect that he would have to work on the documents here after rushing to catch the plane. "Hello, may I take your order?" a waiter approached and unexpectedly noticed two delicate and beautiful children following behind. The kids were wearing lovely clothes, with big eyes and round faces, but pointed chins, evidencing their parents' good genes.

David turned around to look at the two children, who were both looking up at him with their small faces, and said, "Three hot chocolates."

 

 

Chapter 186 You're Gonna Regret It

"Alright, three hot chocolates. Please wait a moment. We have available seats over there, you can find a spot to sit first." "Okay." David scanned the area and found a window seat, then led the two children. "Come, let's go over there with Uncle Jack." Ruby immediately ran up to hold David's clothes.

David lowered his head and saw a little pink fist holding onto his clothes. That little fist was so small, not even a third the size of his hand, yet it held onto his clothes tightly.

David, a burly man, suddenly felt his heart soften a bit. No wonder so many people like children.

So he slowed down his pace, allowing Ruby to keep up with him. Then he looked at Dylan.

Boys are indeed boys. Dylan remained reserved and stayed by his sister's side, walking forward with a calm face like a little adult.

Since being warned by Adrian, Jacob dared not get distracted again. But when he heard the man dragging the suitcase, he glanced up and saw someone astonished by the number of suitcases he was carrying alone. When he walked over this way, he couldn't help but be distracted and subconsciously wanted to look.

But remembering Adrian's warning gaze, he forcefully held back.

It wasn't until the man walked past them, pulling a suitcase, that Jacob secretly glanced up.

He had expected to see a bunch of suitcases, but instead saw the silhouettes of two adorable children.

And these two kids were wearing identical outfits, only the colors were different.

So, it turned out that he was traveling with children, and now he finally understood why there were so many suitcases.

"If this issue isn't resolved, you won't be boarding the plane later."

Unexpectedly, the man across from him coldly warned him again.

Jacob regained his senses and saw Adrian looking at him with a cold expression.

His face changed, and he quickly replied, "Right, I won't be distracted anymore."

The thought of not being able to board the plane if this issue wasn't resolved made Jacob dare not think about anything else. He lowered his head and focused on his work, no longer daring to think about anything else. The airport in the capital was huge, and Eva looked for a long time before finding the restroom.

After entering the restroom, Eva found that her menstrual period had indeed arrived.

She had been too busy this month and had forgotten that her period was today.

Fortunately, she always carried the necessary items for travel in her bag.

After taking care of herself, Eva came out of the restroom to wash her hands.

Usually, she didn't feel anything, but when her period came, even the touch of cold water felt unbearable. Every drop of water on her hand felt like shards of ice.

Her face turned pale, and even her lips lost their color.

The pain in her lower abdomen was more noticeable than usual.

It was probably because she had drunk something cold last night.

During the few days before her period, Eva wouldn't touch anything frozen, but she had been so busy lately that she forgot. Last night, she didn't think much about it and ate directly. Now it was painful beyond belief.

She hadn't brought any painkillers either.

In the end, Eva could only hold her stomach and walk out with a pale face.

As she was leaving, she bumped into a middle-aged woman who, upon seeing her appearance, kindly held her up and said, "My goodness, are you okay?"

Seeing this, Eva showed a friendly smile and shook her head.

"I'm fine."

"But dear, you don't look too good."

"It's fine, it's just my period." The other person paused and instantly understood. "Then you should take care."

"Thank you." Eva squeezed out a pale smile and thanked her.

After going out, Eva saw a nearby boarding gate, so she walked over and found a seat, took out her phone, and sent a text message to David.

"David, are you at the boarding gate yet?"

When David received Eva's message, he had already been waiting in the store for quite some time, and the three cups of hot cocoa hadn't arrived yet, making him a bit impatient. The efficiency of this store is really too low, isn't it?

Just then, he received Eva's message.

David instinctively replied, "We're at a nearby café..."

"Your three cups of hot cocoa are ready."

His words were cutoff.

Before he could finish, a waiter in the coffee shop shouted towards him.

"Alright." David reluctantly put away his phone, grabbed his suitcase, and said to Ruby and Dylan, "Our hot cocoa is ready, let's go."

Then he took the lead and walked forward with the two children following behind.

When passing by Adrian, Dylan, who was walking at the back, subconsciously glanced at him.

With just one glance, Dylan recognized him as the indifferent uncle who made a call in the restroom and opened the door for him. He didn't expect to see him here as well.

Dylan instinctively wanted to greet him, but then David's voice came from ahead.

"Hurry up, if I lose you guys later, I'll be in big trouble."

Dylan's thoughts were drawn to David, and then he withdrew his gaze and walked forward with his little legs.

After successfully getting the hot cocoa and paying for it, David immediately inserted straws for the two kids and ruffled their heads. "Alright, let's go find your mommy now."

Ruby took a sip of the warm cocoa and then contentedly curved her beautiful eyes into crescents with a smile.

"Thank you, Uncle Jack."

Dylan next to her also whispered a thank you while holding the hot cocoa.

"Let's go."

Jacob let out a sigh of relief and looked up from the documents. "Finally, it's resolved."

After speaking, he subconsciously wanted to stretch his back, which was his usual action.

However, when he halfway extended his hand, he suddenly felt a cold gaze. Jacob's movement froze like a short-circuited robot. Embarrassed, Jacob blinked and slowly put his hand back down, his gaze rolling around trying to conceal his embarrassment.

Then, as he looked around, he saw the man who had just passed by with two children.

Previously, he could only see the back of the two kids, but now he could clearly see their profiles.

With just one glance, Jacob was shocked and widened his eyes.

Damn!

Could it be this coincidental?

Those two kids, aren't they the ones Mr. Blackwood often watched livestreams of?

He didn't expect to encounter them here in the airport.

"Mr. Blackwood, something important, I have to tell you."

As Jacob spoke, he pointed outside. "The two kids who just passed by..."

Unfortunately, Adrian's phone rang at that moment.

With a cold expression, Adrian directly answered the call in front of Jacob.

Jacob, with the words at his lips, had no choice but to stop himself.

Then, he looked at Adrian and forcibly pursed his lips, thinking, Mr. Blackwood, you will regret it.

 

 

Chapter 187 Why Disturb Others' Lives

The person on the phone happened to be their business partner.

After the conversation was almost done, Adrian hung up without mercy, leaving the rest of the matter for Jacob to handle.

cob could only submit to fate and deal with the matter at hand, but he couldn't stop thinking about the two children he had just seen.

After careful consideration, Jacob decided to take the risk and mention it to Adrian. "Mr. Blackwood, I saw two children just now."

Before he could finish his sentence, Adrian gave him a warning look. In response to his gaze, Jacob reluctantly continued, "Those two children seemed to be the ones you often watch in live streams." Adrian's fingertips paused, and he also stopped rearranging his briefcase. Then he abruptly looked up. "What did you say?"

Jacob scratched his head awkwardly. "I'm not sure, since I only saw one side of their faces. But those two children looked very similar, like a pair of twins. I guess they might be..."

"Where?" Without letting Jacob finish his sentence, Adrian stood up.

"Huh? They left..." Jacob pointed outside.

Just as he said that, the tall figure in front of Jacob disappeared. After a moment of confusion, Jacob finally reacted and quickly packed his things, then followed after him.

In the vast airport, people were coming and going. By the time Adrian chased outside, there was no familiar figure to be found. Even if parents passed by with children, they were not the same pair of children. Adrian searched several times, but still couldn't find them.

It wasn't until Jacob caught up panting that he said, "Mr. Blackwood, it's not easy to find someone in such a big airport... Maybe we should give up?"

Upon hearing this, Adrian glanced at him. That one glance felt as sharp as a knife. "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Indeed, he blamed Jacob for being too talkative at that time, but now he blamed him for not speaking up.

Either way, the blame rested on Jacob.

"Mr. Blackwood, I wanted to tell you, but you suddenly received a phone call, and I was afraid of disturbing..." Jacob explained as he scratched his head. "Next time something like this happens, just tell me," Adrian furrowed his brows.

Upon hearing that, Jacob instinctively asked, "Next time? Will there be a next time?"

Fate is a strange thing.

Sometimes, some people only meet once in a lifetime, and they may never meet again.

They had met this time, but there was no guarantee they would meet again.

Adrian paused, his gaze slightly lowered.

Yes, where would there be a next time?

After a few seconds of contemplation, Adrian pursed his lips and said coldly, "Get ready to board."

"Okay," Jacob replied, holding his briefcase and keeping pace with him.

Curiosity got the better of him on the way, prompting him to ask Adrian, "Mr. Blackwood, why do you like those two children so much?"

Adrian's face darkened, and he didn't answer his question.

However, he didn't seem angry, so Jacob continued to ask, "If you really like those two children, why don't you contact them? After all, you've donated so much money. If you want to meet them, they shouldn't refuse." Upon hearing this, Adrian finally gave him a glance.

"Two children? Am I a trafficker?"

Which trafficker would pay so much money?

Do they take the traffickers for fools?

"No, it's just that the mother of those two children always said not to reward you, right? Did she mention anything about returning the money? If she did, wouldn't it be a good opportunity to meet her?" Adrian remained silent.

But Jacob's words stuck with him.

Meet her in this opportunity?

In fact, Adrian couldn't understand why he was so fond of those two children, maybe because their smiles were too dazzling.

Looking at them was like seeing sunshine.

Bright, lovely, vibrant.

Completely different from him, who lived in darkness.

He was full of hostility, indifference, and a bad temper, not easy to get along with.

But if this strange situation reached others' ears, they might think he had a problem, why he unreasonably liked those two children.

With this in mind, Adrian closed his eyes and said in a low voice, "No need."

Just watching them on the phone was enough.

The fact that the two children lived so vibrantly showed that their upbringing was good. Adrian was just an audience seeking a bit of warmth through their livestream, so why disturb their lives? Perhaps, it would only cause them trouble.

Jacob suddenly felt a change in Adrian's aura, instantly turning dark and deep, as if the surrounding temperature dropped several degrees.

Well, Jacob had already gotten used to Adrian's easily changeable mood swings over the past five years.

Eva was waiting for them at the boarding gate.

David messaged that they were coming to find her, so Eva sat in her seat and waited.

Carrying their luggage, David saw Eva sitting pale-faced from afar, and his expression changed slightly.

No wonder Mr. Cooper told them to take care of her. Eva must be feeling really unwell during her period. "Ms. Hansen."

"Mama!"

As soon as David approached, he immediately handed the hot cocoa in his hand to Eva.

"Just bought it, still hot. Ms. Hansen, drink it while it's warm, it'll warm your belly."

Hearing this, Eva paused for a moment, and a few seconds later, she realized that David probably guessed her condition.

She didn't make a fuss and reached out to accept it. "Thank you."

"You're welcome, please drink it quickly."

After drinking a few sips of the hot cocoa, Eva finally felt some relief in her aching lower abdomen. However, the aftermath of eating ice cream last night was still strong, and her complexion remained pale. Dylan watched from the side and tenderly placed his own hot cocoa on Eva's stomach.

"Mama, let me apply my hot cocoa for you."

Hearing this, Ruby blinked her eyes, thinking of offering her own hot cocoa, but she saw that it was nearly empty, with just a few sips left.

At this point, it seemed useless to offer it.

David watched from the side and sighed.

David said, "It would be great if we had a hot water bottle at this time."

He also realized how difficult it is for women during their menstrual period.

Having to endure and rush to catch the flight, Ms. Hansen must be extremely uncomfortable.

With that in mind, David pushed the suitcase in front of Eva.

"Ms. Hansen, why don't you sit on this, and I'll push you when we board."

Initially in extreme discomfort from the pain in her lower abdomen, Eva looked at the suitcase pushed in front of her, then at David, who was smiling kindly and concerned. She couldn't help but curl her lips. It's not necessary, really.

"Ms. Hansen, please sit up," David continued to beckon her.

Eva could only awkwardly say, "No need, David, I can manage this short journey myself."

She was just having menstrual cramps, not a leg injury.

Besides, sitting on a suitcase while being pushed?

She still had her pride...

"You really don't need to be polite, Ms. Hansen. Please sit up and let me push you," David insisted.

 

 

Chapter 188 Boarding

"I really can't," Eva declined, "I really don't need your help, David."

But David persisted, "Ms. Hansen, I'm strong enough to push you and carry these suitcases."

Eva said, "...If you really insist on pushing, Ruby, you go sit on the suitcase, and let Uncle Jack push you."

"Okay, Mommy."

Ruby was a clever child. After hearing Eva's words, she quickly climbed up onto the suitcase. It wasn't a smooth climb, and she extended her little hand to David while panting, saying, "Uncle Jack, help Ruby up." David instinctively reached out and helped her settle onto the suitcase.

Only after she was seated did David realize something.

"No, Ms. Hansen, I meant..."

"Ruby is tired of walking, so it would be great if David pushed her. Dylan, bring your small suitcase and carry it yourself."

"Okay." The two little ones always listened to Eva. Basically, whatever she said, they did.

So in the end, David could only push Ruby forward.

"Thank you, Uncle Jack," Ruby continued to apologize to David in various ways. Facing this little cutie, David could only smile and reply, "Be good, sit tight, and don't fall off." They had booked first-class seats.

Originally, David planned to take Eva to the lounge to rest for a while, but they were delayed outside for too long, causing them to arrive just as they were prompted to board. So, they had to board first.

At this moment, Eva was eager to board and rest. The temperature on the plane should be higher, and she could ask the flight attendant for a blanket later.

"Mr. Blackwood, we can also board now," Jacob reminded, following Adrian.

Adrian nodded expressionlessly.

"Mr. Blackwood... There's something I need to report. We have to go queue for ticket check-in." Adrian halted his steps, asking, "What do you mean?"

"... When I bought the tickets last night, there were no more seats available in first class," Jacob continued, bracing himself under Adrian's intense gaze. "And there were also no more seats in business class, so we ended up booking economy class."

After Jacob finished speaking, the air and time seemed to freeze. Jacob looked at Adrian, tormented and uncertain.

"Mr. Blackwood, our timing for booking wasn't great. Normally, these classes wouldn't be fully booked. I don't know what happened today. But please don't worry, Mr. Blackwood. Once we're on the plane, I'll go to the first-class section and see if anyone is willing to exchange seats with you. I'll make sure you're seated comfortably. But for now, we need to go queue for ticket check-in."

Finally, Jacob led Adrian to the queue, under Adrian's sharp gaze. Adrian possessed a tall figure and a handsome appearance without being too sharp. His entire being exuded an aura of superiority, attracting the attention of many girls in the line.

Those girls were bold and enthusiastic, their gazes on Adrian filled with intensity. Not only did they steal glances, but they also discussed him aloud and even flirted with him as they passed by.

Jacob discreetly gave Adrian a quick glance, then quickly averted his gaze when he saw Adrian's face cloud over. If he had the choice, he wouldn't want to be here in line either.

After ticket check-in, with a gloomy expression, Adrian passed through the boarding gate, and Jacob quickly followed his footsteps.

"Mr. Blackwood, I sincerely apologize for this. It was my oversight, and I never expected this flight to be fully booked."

Hearing this, Adrian abruptly halted his steps, staring at Jacob with eyes as sharp as knives. "Jacob, if something like this happens again, you can simply leave."

"Yes, Mr. Blackwood. It won't happen again, I promise. This time was an accident," Jacob hurriedly apologized.

As they boarded the plane, Adrian instinctively headed towards the first-class seats.

"Welcome aboard," the flight attendant greeted everyone on the plane, and when her gaze fell upon Adrian, her eyes lit up.

"Sir, your ticket..." As she spoke, Jacob behind Adrian swiftly handed their tickets over.

The flight attendant received the tickets and glanced at them before stopping Adrian, who was about to head towards first class. "I'm sorry, sir, your seat is over here." Adrian froze in his tracks.

The flight attendant smiled genuinely, gesturing towards the direction of the economy class. "It's this way."

Everyone in the vicinity turned their heads to look in their direction.

The gaze on Adrian carried scrutiny and curiosity.

In Jacob's mind, he thought, it's over. Adrian is probably going to scold him again later.

"Sir?" The flight attendant saw Adrian standing still and not responding, so she asked again.

The next moment, Adrian took his ticket and walked towards the economy class with a cold demeanor. As he passed by Jacob, he uttered these words, "Don't let me see you again when we get back."

Jacob felt his heart shatter and quickly approached the flight attendant, saying, "Excuse me, we have a friend in first class. The plane hasn't taken off yet. Can we go there for a moment?"

The flight attendant paused for a moment, then nodded.

First class.

The group had pre-booked their seats, and they were all seated close to each other.

Since Eva wasn't feeling well, she gave up her window seat. As soon as they boarded the plane, the pain in Eva's lower abdomen worsened. After David asked the flight attendant for a thick blanket for Eva, she fell asleep in her seat. Just as she closed her eyes, she heard a small voice calling her from the side. "Mommy."

Despite feeling extremely uncomfortable, Eva quickly opened her eyes. "Dylan?"

"Mommy, this is for you." Dylan held a sleep mask in his hand.

Eva paused for a moment before smiling. "Thank you, Dylan. Can you help Mommy put it on?"

"Sure." Dylan moved closer to her seat and gently put the sleep mask on Eva. His actions were incredibly gentle, like that of a kind little boy.

"Alright, Mommy."

"Thank you, Dylan. Now, Mommy will go to sleep. Can you take care of Ruby and yourself?" Dylan immediately nodded. "Don't worry, Mommy. Dylan will take good care of Ruby."

"Well, you take care of yourself too. Mommy can sleep peacefully now." Eva smiled.

"Ms. Hansen, rest assured, I will take good care of them. You have a rest." David's voice sounded too.

David was a very meticulous person. Besides taking care of the two children, he would even take good care of himself. Eva had no worries at all.

Soon Eva fell into a deep sleep.

Feeling cold, she instinctively pulled the blanket higher, covering her neck and chin, leaving only her nose outside to breathe.

At the same time, Jacob arrived at the first-class section.

 

 

Chapter 189 Seat Change

Upon entering the first-class section, Jacob scanned the area, looking for someone willing to switch seats.

Finally, he settled on a middle-aged man as his target.

"Excuse me, sir."

Jacob walked up and handed over his business card.

The man paused, but when he saw Jacob, a surprised smile appeared on his face.

"Brent?"

Jacob asked, "You know me?"

"Of course, Brent. I'm Rio from the Vic Group. We met last time."

Jacob looked at the man's round face, small eyes, and flat nose, searching his memory, but he couldn't recall ever meeting him before.

Seeing Jacob's puzzled expression, Manager decided not to pursue the matter further.

Adrian seemed disappointed, but he reached out to touch his nose and said, "It's alright, Brent. You're a busy person, so it's normal not to recognize me."

"Brent" could only nod in response.

"Oh, by the way, Brent, since you're here, is Mr. Blackwood here too?" Rio stood up and looked around, asking, "Why haven't I seen him?"

Feeling that Rio's behavior was too pretentious, "Brent" quickly pressed his hand down and explained softly, "Here's the thing, Rio. I wanted to ask if you would be willing to switch seats? The seat is in the economy class. If you are willing to switch, I can compensate you on the spot, or you can name your price."

Upon hearing this, Rio immediately understood the intention behind his words.

"I understand what you mean. Mr. Blackwood is in the economy class at the back, and Brent wants to switch seats for him, right?" Jacob gave him a thumbs up.

"Exactly, you've got it," Jacob affirmed.

Rio immediately said, "How can I refuse? It's my honor to switch seats with Mr. Blackwood."

Jacob couldn't help but take out his phone when he saw Rio standing up. "Rio, about the compensation..."

After hearing that, Rio immediately smiled and said, "Brent, don't talk to me about compensation. How could I ask for it? Being able to switch seats with Mr. Blackwood is an honor for me."

Jacob thought, if there's no payment, then wouldn't we owe him a favor? If that's the case, who knows how much profit we'll have to repay for this favor...

"Brent, where is Mr. Blackwood now? Why don't you take me to him?" Rio suggested with a smile.

What else could Jacob say? He couldn't just say that he wouldn't switch anymore. If Adrian really had to sit in the economy class for a few hours, he might leave for good once they got back. "Alright, I'll take you there."

"Good," Rio replied with a smile.

Soon, Jacob led Rio to Adrian.

Adrian didn't sit down in his seat because the window seat was blocked by a fat man, and sitting in the middle was a middle-aged woman who seemed to be his wife.

Adrian stood there, clearly dissatisfied with the window seat.

He was tall and had long legs. If he sat inside, there would hardly be any room for his legs.

Jacob took a quick look at the current situation and felt suffocated as well.

He quickly approached Adrian and said, "Mr. Blackwood, I've already switched seats for you..."

"Mr. Blackwood, hello, I'm Rio from the Vic Group..." Rio approached flatteringly, wanting to shake hands with Adrian. However, after encountering Adrian's icy gaze, his steps abruptly halted, as if his feet were glued to the ground and dared not move.

As expected, he was Mr. Blackwood.

Wood, no wonder people always say Mr. Blackwood has a strong presence."

Jacob immediately told Adrian about the seat swap, and Adrian glanced at him coldly before leaving directly.

Rio hurriedly made way for him.

After Adrian left, Rio immediately looked at Jacob.

"Brent, why don't we exchange contact information?"

Jacob, feeling indebted, reluctantly took out his phone.

Adrian, expressionless, went to the seat he swapped with Rio.

Once seated, his expression remained dark, and his aura was so cold that people around him couldn't help but glance at him.

Swapping seats on a plane was a common occurrence, as long as the passengers were willing, the flight attendants wouldn't intervene.

Moreover, Adrian seemed like someone in a high position, so when the flight attendants saw him switch seats, they quickly approached him proactively.

"Sir, do you need anything?"

Still in a bad mood, Adrian coldly replied, "Alcohol."

The flight attendant hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Sure, please wait a moment."

After the flight attendant brought the alcohol, Adrian tilted his head and drank half a glass, then wiped away the red wine stains from his lips and leaned back in his seat with an indifferent expression. Once the flight attendant returned to her position, she saw her colleague flipping through a financial magazine.

The first picture in the magazine was of Adrian, dressed in a black suit, looking exactly like the man sitting in the seat earlier.

The flight attendant looked at the picture, then glanced at the man in the seat through a gap in the curtain. Her colleague nodded, "It's him."

"Wow, I knew he seemed extraordinary. But he's holding an economy class ticket, something doesn't add up."

"There are more people buying first class and business class seats on this flight. Maybe his assistant didn't do a good job."

They finished their discussion and put the financial magazine back in place.

Ruby and Dylan were already sitting together, watching cartoons.

David sat beside them, not daring to blink as he kept an eye on them.

Occasionally, he would also check on Eva, who had already fallen asleep, to make sure he was taking care of this family of three properly.

Before takeoff, David sent a text message to Michael and then turned off his phone.

The first class cabin was quiet. Ruby and Dylan had received a quality education since they were young, so they watched cartoons without making a peep.

Even when they wanted to speak and communicate, they would lean close to each other's ears and use their little hands to shield their conversation, so as not to disturb the other passengers on the plane. David watched the interaction between the two adorable kids and felt his heart gradually being filled with warmth and indulgence.

He finally understood why Mr. Cooper was willing to accept Ms. Hansen's two children.

Mr. Cooper liked Eva, and David had always known that.

But Eva had two children out of wedlock, and their features were so familiar... David, who had accompanied Michael to New York, knew it all too well.

After all, he had seen them with his own eyes...

The appearance and temperament of that person can rival Mr. Cooper's, or even surpass him.

Of course, David would never say such things in front of his own boss.

Precisely because he knew, he couldn't understand why Mr. Cooper could tolerate her keeping these two children.

In David's eyes, Michael was a lunatic who would do anything, despite his seemingly refined demeanor.

So, David was very shocked when Eva was able to successfully give birth despite her pregnancy.

 

 

Chapter 190 A Tender-Hearted Person

After all, if he wanted Eva, he could have used other means to prevent her from giving birth to these two children.

Where there's a will, there's always a way, right?

But no, not only were the children successfully born, but Michael also treated them as his own, with unwavering affection for Eva.

As a man, David felt that even if he were to die, he wouldn't have such magnanimity.

But now, being with the two children...

David felt that he didn't need to die, he seemed... quite magnanimous himself.

After all, who wouldn't like these cute, well-behaved, polite children, despite their lack of good looks!

Previously, David felt Michael was undeserving; now, he envied him.

Lost in thought, Ruby suddenly looked up at David and said, "Uncle Jack, I need to go to the restroom."

David: Didn't we just go to the restroom before boarding the plane?

But David quickly realized that even though Ruby had already been to the restroom before boarding the plane, she had also had a big drink.

David was about to offer to take her when he stopped himself.

Although Ruby was just a child, she was still a little girl. If he were her father, it would be fine, but having a grown man like him take her to the restroom would be a little strange. "Wait here, I'll ask the flight attendant to take you." "Thank you, Uncle Jack."

David found a flight attendant and she quickly came to take Ruby.

"Little girl, you want to go to the restroom, right? I'll take you."

Ruby looked up at the flight attendant, then handed her hand over to be held, and said softly, "Thank you."

The flight attendant was immediately charmed by Ruby's demeanor, internally exclaiming how cute she was, but externally maintaining her composure.

Ruby was very well-behaved, washing her hands after using the restroom, and once they came out, she thanked the flight attendant again.

"No need to be so polite, little darling. Let's go, I'll take you back."

Before they left, the flight attendant couldn't help but reach out and pinch Ruby's cheek.

Indeed, it was soft and bouncy, like jelly.

Ruby seemed accustomed to such touches and didn't find it strange. She continued walking hand in hand with the flight attendant.

As the flight attendant led her past a certain location, a cold male voice suddenly sounded.

"I'll trouble you for another cup, thank you."

The voice was cold, deep, and hoarse with a chilling tone, but added a polite "thank you" at the end.

The flight attendant looked over and realized that it was...

Now here was Mr. Blackwood they had seen in the financial magazine, and she immediately nodded, "Sure, sir, I'll get it for you right away." After speaking, the flight attendant picked up his cup and went to refill his red wine.

Leaving Ruby standing alone in place.

She gazed at the handsome profile of the man sitting in his seat, and blinked her eyes gently.

It's funny, but Adrian's mood still hasn't calmed down.

He wasn't sure if it was because of Jacob's failed task or because he didn't manage to catch those two kids when he chased them out of the cafe.

After the flight attendant left, Adrian's thin lips almost straightened into a line, and his narrow eyes squinted.

Suddenly, there seemed to be a sweet milky fragrance in the air.

What is this smell?

Realizing something, Adrian turned his head.

The next second, their eyes met.

The little girl stood in place, her hand still in her cute little pocket, her bright eyes full of vitality, and the surface of her shoes didn't have any stains. Just standing there, one could tell that this child was taken care of exceptionally well by the elders at home.

Her eyes were clear and pure.

But Adrian's breath hitched. Was he hallucinating?

Otherwise, how could the little girl Ruby, who he could only see in live streams on his phone, suddenly appear in front of him at this moment??

While he pondered if the scene in front of his eyes was real, the little girl in front of him suddenly tilted her head and said to him in a sweet voice, "Uncle, you're really good-looking!"

Adrian was taken aback.

This little milk voice... It sounded exactly like the one he heard countless times in live streams.

It's just that now, it felt even more real, softer.

"Ruby?"

Upper lip brushed against lower lip, Adrian almost subconsciously called out the little girl's name.

The little girl's eyes brightened. "Uncle knows Ruby?"

Seeing that he could call her by name, the little girl seemed to let go of all her defenses, and she walked in small steps towards him.

"Uncle, you know Ruby, but why doesn't Ruby know you?"

As she spoke, she had already reached his legs.

Due to her closeness, Adrian's breath naturally lightened slightly, but at the same time, his brow furrowed.

This little girl's sense of caution was too low.

She had been standing in place and not getting closer to him earlier, but just because he called out his name, she came closer.

Didn't her elders teach her not to let strangers get close easily?

Not to mention that she was voluntarily approaching a stranger now.

Looking at the actions of the little girl in front of him, Adrian didn't know what was wrong with himself. He actually had an impulse to reprimand her.

But Adrian quickly realized that it would scare her.

All he could do was slow down his breathing, lower his voice, and slow down his tone as well, almost speaking cautiously.

"Because I watched your live stream."

Upon hearing this, a look of disappointment appeared on the little girl's face.

Adrian's breathing tightened as he caught her expression.

He said the wrong thing? So that's why she was disappointed? If she's disappointed, would she just leave without talking to him? Just as Adrian was contemplating whether to tell the little girl that he was NightA, the little girl suddenly regained her smile.

"I thought Uncle knew my mommy, but it's okay. My mommy says that people who are willing to watch our livestream are kind-hearted."

This statement surprised Adrian. "Why would she say that?" After all, Adrian didn't think he was particularly kind. In fact, he thought he was quite despicable. But now, someone was saying that he was a kind-hearted person? The little girl looked up at him earnestly.

"Because only someone with a soft heart would have the patience to watch two little kids livestream." When saying this, the little girl completely imitated her mother.

She even remembered her mother's tone of voice, expression, and various other mannerisms when saying this.

Hearing this, Adrian couldn't help but chuckle. "Your mommy seems like a very good person."

"Of course!" Praising her mother, the little girl's expression immediately filled with pride. Though her voice was tender, it was extremely earnest.

"My mommy is the best, best, best person in the world!"

Adrian couldn't help but smile at her serious appearance. "Is that so?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Adrian reached up to ruffle the little girl's head. Unfortunately, at that moment, the flight attendant returned with a tray.