Ch. 311..320

Chapter 311 Going to pick up our son and daughter

In the end, Eva got into the car.

Soon, the car left the villa area.

Before entering the main road, Adrian said to her, "Tell me Michael's address."

It had been over five years since Eva heard the name Michael from Adrian's mouth, and it made his teeth grind. "Michael?"

Eva was surprised to hear that name.

But she quickly remembered some other things and, after a moment of silence, told Adrian Michael's address.

It took no more than ten seconds from start to finish.

After receiving the address, Adrian was somewhat surprised. He thought she would argue with him, but she quickly understood. Once they had a destination, the car swiftly entered the main road.

The car was extremely quiet as they headed to find Michael.

Eva was lost in her own thoughts. She had never thought that it would be Michael who took the children before coming here. She had been convinced that Adrian wanted to snatch the kids from her, because she disagreed...

So he had no choice but to take the kids away behind her back.

But now, with his words, she carefully thought about what the teacher said and realized.

Michael had been mistaken for the father of the two children by the teacher before, so it was natural for them to misunderstand again. And influenced by subjectivity, she thought that when the teacher said the father took the child away, it was Adrian.

Doesn't this mean acknowledging Adrian as the father?

Eva put her hand on her forehead, feeling foolish and powerless.

She could actually remain calm about some things, but when it came to the kids, she became impulsive and couldn't calm down to think. If it wasn't for Adrian's reminder, she wouldn't even have thought that it was Michael who took the kids away.

Adrian's phone suddenly rang, and Eva glanced at his phone and realized it was a different one from before. The color of this phone was different from the one he used before, so it must be his backup phone.

He connected to the car's Bluetooth and answered the call.

"Have you found it?"

"Mr. Blackwood, we have retrieved the surveillance footage as quickly as possible and sent it to your phone."

Upon hearing this, Adrian tugged at his lips and said, "Good job. Who took it?"

Jacob hesitated for a moment and finally said, "You should see it for yourself."

After hanging up, Adrian asked Eva, "Do you want to take the phone yourself, or should I show you at the next intersection?" Eva remained silent for a while and said, "I'll take it myself."

She reached out and took Adrian's phone. "The password is your birthday."

Adrian's cold voice made Eva pause. She bit her lip and replied bitterly, "I know."

Even the password for the door at home is set to her birthday. So, it was not surprising.

She silently entered her own birthday, the page refreshed, and a new message from Jacob popped up at the top.

She tapped on it, and it was a video that had been retrieved and trimmed.

Within a few seconds of watching, she could see a tall figure approaching the two children waiting in front of the school gate. He crouched down in front of them. Besides Michael, who else could it be? After watching the video, Eva fell silent.

She didn't expect that it was indeed Michael who took them away.

But why didn't he tell her? Did he take them back to her house?

"Finished watching?"

Adrian's cold voice snapped Eva back to reality.

Eva snapped out of it and handed him the locked phone.

The car was quiet. Eva leaned against the seat and remained silent. When they reached a traffic light at an intersection up ahead, the car stopped.

Adrian held the steering wheel, and she didn't know what he was thinking. After a moment, she heard him say, "In your eyes, am I responsible for everything bad? When the child went missing, you immediately thought I took the child." "What else could it be?" Eva retorted, "You go to the school every day to see them. Do you dare to say that you never thought about taking the children away someday?"

"I do all of these things to make up for it, not..."

"I don't want to discuss this with you at all. The traffic light is about to turn green, please drive."

When Eva first found out that Adrian didn't take the children away, she was very worried.

Later, she found out that Michael took them, but he didn't tell her. Although she put a lot of it aside, she still had doubts.

Why did Michael take the children without telling her?

Thinking about how she rejected him so firmly before, Eva felt a little scared now.

She was afraid that Michael would get angry and do something, but based on her understanding of Michael, he didn't seem like the person who would do such things. However, these uncertain matters needed to be answered after she saw the children with her own eyes.

Adrian didn't argue with her anymore. His thoughts were also focused on the children at this moment.

Amazingly, Michael's place was not far from Adrian's. It only took about twenty minutes to drive there. As soon as they arrived, Eva opened the car door and got out.

She originally wanted to go in and find Michael directly, but when she heard the noise behind her, she stopped and blocked Adrian's path.

"You go back first."

Adrian furrowed his brows upon hearing this. "What did you say?"

"I'll go in and find him myself. Don't follow me."

Although he and Michael used to be friends, they had fallen out long ago. She was worried that there might be a conflict when they meet later. If they couldn't control themselves and started fighting, how embarrassing would that be? She didn't care about herself, but she worried about Ruby and Dylan.

The children were still young, and she didn't want them to see these unpleasant things.

"Heh." Adrian chuckled. His laughter was cold and mixed with a sarcastic tone, making it somewhat distant. He took a few steps forward, almost standing close to Eva. "He took away not only your children but also our children. You go upstairs by yourself, I don't trust you."

After realizing what he meant, Eva angrily said, "They are my children, they have nothing to do with you."

"It doesn't matter, it's not up to you to decide." With that said, Adrian held her delicate wrist. "Come on, let's go upstairs and pick up our son and daughter."

Adrian led her forward, and no matter how she struggled, his grip on her wrist remained tight like an iron chain. "Don't make a scene. Do you want Dylan and Ruby to see us in conflict later?"

Upon hearing this, Eva froze in her movements.

"You're just worried that I'll have a conflict with Michael in front of the children. I promise you I won't."

Eva didn't expect her inner thoughts to be exposed like this. She stood there in a daze and then asked, "How did you know?"

 

 

Chapter 312 Dare to touch me and see

Adrian pressed the elevator button just in time.

The man, without hesitation, led her inside. "Your emotions are written all over your face; it's obvious," he said.

Eva pursed her lips and fell silent, but instinctively touched her face.

Emotions written on her face? When did she become so transparent?

However, they were already in the elevator, so Eva thought about pulling her hand back, but Adrian held on tightly.

"Adrian, let go."

Adrian's lips curved into a handsome arc. "If I let go, how will Ruby and Dylan know that we came together to pick them up?"

"Do you want to let go or not?"

Ignoring her, Adrian pretended not to hear.

Eva struggled harder, trying to break free. Seeing that he still refused to let go, she became annoyed and bit him.

Originally, Adrian had no intention of letting go no matter how she struggled. He had finally managed to hold her hand, so he was not willing to do it, no matter how much she resisted. After all, her strength was not enough. But he didn't expect her to suddenly bite him.

When Eva bit him, her teeth actually sank into his flesh. Adrian felt a pang of pain in his wrist, causing him to grunt and loosen his grip slightly.

Seizing the momentary loosening of his grip, Eva quickly withdrew her hand from his palm and took a few steps back, keeping her distance.

As she stepped back, Adrian furrowed his brows and looked at her. He noticed a trace of fresh blood staining her lips, leaving him momentarily stunned.

After a moment, he lowered his head and glanced at his own arm. It had indeed been bitten.

So that red stain on her lips was his blood...

The blood made Eva's already vibrant lips even more enticing. As she witnessed this scene, Adrian's eyes darkened involuntarily, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

After Eva stepped back, she realized he was staring at her, thinking that he wanted to hold her accountable for biting him.

Little did she know that his gaze seemed to be increasingly improper.

At this moment, Adrian was like a starving wolf, and she was his prey...

He remained still, simply waiting for the right moment to pounce and devour her completely.

As soon as this idea crossed Eva's mind, she felt a chill run down her spine. Just as the color in Adrian's eyes grew deeper, the elevator made a "ding" sound, dispelling all other distractions from their minds. With a sense of imminent danger, Eva tried to leave the elevator, but Adrian quickly pulled her back into his embrace.

"Adrian, don't you dare touch me!"

Accompanied by Eva's stern rebuke, Adrian's fingertips brushed against her red lips, wiping away the bloody stains.

Eva stared at the crimson on his fingertips, frozen in place.

It was blood...

She hadn't noticed before, so he was just wiping it off for her?

With that in mind, Eva looked at his arm, wanting to see how his wound was doing. However, his hand fell down, and his sleeve covered the wound, blocking her view. "Let's go."

Since she couldn't see anymore, Eva had no choice but to continue along.

Michael's place was very quiet. When she pressed the doorbell, it took a while before someone answered the door. The person who opened the door was not a stranger, but David, who had been with Michael all along. When he saw Eva, he immediately showed a welcoming smile.

"Ms. Hansen."

Then, David noticed Adrian, who exuded a strong possessiveness, following behind Eva. In the next second, the smile disappeared from David's face. Unfortunately, Eva was preoccupied with her two precious babies and didn't pay attention to David's expression. She looked inside and asked, "David, is Michael in there?"

"Mr. Cooper..."

Before he could finish speaking, Eva hurriedly walked in. Adrian, seeing this, coldly followed. David, instinctively, raised his hand to stop him. Adrian looked up and gave him a sharp glance. David flinched and slowly withdrew his hand under Adrian's intimidating gaze. Adrian snorted coldly and walked in with large strides.

After Eva went inside, she could already hear Ruby's laughter from a distance, mixed with the gentle voice of an adult man. She followed the sound and finally saw Michael, Dylan, and Ruby on the balcony. There were some snacks and toys on the coffee table, and Ruby was currently eating with a puffed-up mouth, while Dylan sat somewhat reservedly.

When Ruby noticed Eva, she paused her chewing motion and then ran towards her, with Dylan following closely behind. Eva calmly squatted down and hugged Ruby into her arms, with Dylan right behind. Meanwhile, Michael, who had been sitting on the balcony, stood up at that moment, with a gentle smile on his lips and a soft voice.

"Eva, you're here."

Across the short distance, Eva locked eyes with Michael. She nodded at him and pursed her lips without saying a word, wiping off the crumbs at the corner of Ruby's mouth. "Are you a little pig, making such a mess while eating?" "Ruby is not a little pig!"

While Eva and her daughter were talking, Michael also walked over.

"Sorry, when I passed by the school today, I felt like seeing Dylan and Ruby, so I brought them over to play without telling you. I hope it didn't cause you any trouble."

Eva reluctantly forced a smile and was about to speak when she heard a cold voice from behind.

"It's not trouble, I was just anxiously searching for them for a while."

Eva turned around and looked at Adrian, whose tone was not particularly friendly, using her eyes to signal him. Didn't he promise not to cause conflicts with Michael? Then why was he being so confrontational in his speech? Seeing Adrian, Michael's originally gentle gaze changed.

There was a slight change in his expression, and the warmth in his smile vanished. But he concealed it well and quickly regained his usual self, turning to Eva.

"Did you search for a long time? I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you about this, it was indeed my negligence."

"No worries," Eva could only awkwardly laugh, "Everyone has accidents sometimes."

Michael smiled, "Have you not had dinner yet? Stay for a meal with me?"

Eva shook her head, "No need, dinner is already being prepared at home. If I stay, the food will go to waste. Another time, perhaps."

"Alright, then I'll have David drive you home."

"No need," without waiting for Eva to refuse, Adrian took the initiative to speak for her, "I drove here."

Initially avoiding him, Michael finally lifted his gaze and looked at Adrian.

Their eyes met in the air.

Eva instantly caught an unusual atmosphere.

 

 

Chapter 313 Not a Trouble

Staying here any longer would definitely lead to trouble.

This thought strongly emerged in Eva's mind, prompting her to pick up Ruby.

"No need for David to drive me. It's late, let David go home and have dinner as well. I'll take Ruby and Dylan back on my own."

Indeed, as soon as she spoke, she captured Michael's attention.

Facing her, Michael could still maintain his gentle expression.

"Eva, are you sure you don't need a ride?"

"I'm sure, I can manage on my own."

"Alright then, be safe, and feel free to call me if you need anything."

Eva nodded. "Okay, I understand."

Before leaving, Michael handed Ruby a small bag.

"You can give this gift to Ruby and Dylan."

"No..."

"Just take it, Ruby has already accepted it earlier."

Helpless, Eva had to let Ruby take the small bag. After saying goodbye to Michael, she prepared to leave. Suddenly, Adrian, who had been standing by her side, walked towards her and bent down to pick up Dylan, who was standing next to her.

Dylan was startled and instinctively embraced Adrian's neck, his small body suddenly becoming tense.

This was the first time he was being held by Adrian, and it felt so warm.

It was completely different from how the other uncles held him.

Eva saw this scene and didn't think much of it, only wanting to leave as quickly as possible.

So Michael stood still and watched as the two of them, each holding a child, walked away without any expression on his face.

After a while, David approached, indignant, "Mr. Cooper, how dare that man come straight to our door. It's really outrageous."

Hearing this, Michael sneered and did not answer his question. Instead, he turned and went back to the balcony, picking up the cup of leftover drink from the table.

Seeing this, David hurriedly stepped forward, "Mr. Cooper, this cup has been used, let me get you a fresh one."

"It's fine."

Michael took a sip and David watched this scene, his thoughts becoming incredibly complex.

It was evident that Mr. Cooper truly regarded the two children as his own. Despite not being his biological children, his love for Ms. Hansen compelled him to not mind. Otherwise, why would he eat the leftovers from the kids' meals? David found the two children adorable and wished for a pair like them, but he couldn't bring himself to eat their leftovers like Mr. Cooper. However, if they were his own children, he would gladly do so.

If Mr. Cooper could be with Ms. Hansen, he would treat her and her two children exceptionally well.

On the day he went to the hospital to pick someone up, David saw Michael leaning against the wall, his bangs falling in front of his eyes. He wasn't wearing his glasses; instead, he held them in his hand, and even the lenses were cracked.

A heavy aura surrounded Michael - just by being near him, one could sense his terrifying presence. Having witnessed Michael's horror in the past, David thought he had changed over the past five years, but now seeing him like this, he found it difficult to accept.

Thus, David stood still for a while, working through his thoughts before approaching.

Hearing a sound, Michael looked up and said, "You're here, take care of the matters behind us."

David couldn't bring himself to meet his gaze, so he nodded and replied, "Of course, Mr. Cooper, rest assured, I will handle everything."

"Alright."

Once he entrusted all the matters to David, Michael quickly left.

David stood in place, watching his lonely figure fade into the distance, feeling as if a storm was approaching.

He guessed that Mr. Cooper must have encountered some issue with Ms. Hansen.

Indeed, over the next few days, Mr. Cooper didn't leave the house but stayed quietly in his own space. He didn't look for Eva, and she didn't come looking for him either. Both seemed like strangers suddenly cut off from each other. Michael didn't eat much lunch and said as he put down his spoon, "David, let's go pick up Ruby and Dylan after school, I miss them."

Immediately, David nodded.

"Alright, Mr. Cooper, we'll go later."

So, David accompanied Michael to the school and brought the two children home.

During the car ride, David asked, "Mr. Cooper, Ms. Hansen isn't aware that we're taking Dylan and Ruby with us. Should we inform her so she won't worry?"

Michael smiled slightly at him and replied, "Didn't we already notify her when we arrived?"

"That smile, although gentle, instantly sent shivers down David's spine, rendering him speechless for a moment. He hadn't informed Ms. Hansen before coming. Yet, Mr. Cooper claimed that he had already notified her... David dared not speak further, fearing that the fire would ultimately reach him. After all, he was just an assistant, and many things were unrelated to him. He would do as his superior instructed.

Coming back to his senses, David's gaze shifted to Michael. The terrifying aura surrounding Michael had returned. He could only hope that Ms. Hansen would soon reconsider and return to Michael's side. Otherwise, he didn't know what would happen if things continued like this.

Lost in thought, David suddenly noticed Michael's gaze directed downstairs. Following his line of sight, he saw Eva carrying Ruby, followed by Adrian holding Dylan. The two figures looked perfect under the lamplight. But with Ms. Hansen's figure and temperament, who wouldn't match her among outstanding men? Even if she walked with Mr. Cooper, the level of compatibility would be extremely high.

David discreetly glanced at Michael and found him wearing the same expression as before, seemingly indifferent. The more Michael acted like this, the more afraid David became. Wasn't this the calm before the storm?

"Mr. Cooper, is there anything I can do?" Michael smiled slightly but didn't respond. Shortly after they went downstairs, Eva halted her steps and turned to Adrian.

"Mr. NightA, thank you for your help today. You can put Dylan down now, and I'll take a taxi back myself." Adrian's steps faltered slightly upon hearing the name "Mr. NightA".

After a moment, he raised his thin eyelids and looked at Eva, his lips forming a slight smile. "NightA is just my account name. My surname is Blackwood, and you can call me Adrian." Eva didn't have a chance to respond before Adrian spoke again. "My car is parked here; let me give you a ride back."

"No need, it's too much trouble for you."

"Ms. Hansen, didn't I say I fell in love with you at first sight? This is a small matter; it's not troublesome at all."

 

 

Chapter 314 Reluctant to Let Go

At this moment, Ruby, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, covered her mouth and giggled foolishly. To be honest, Eva was a bit angry and embarrassed.

She lowered her head, not saying anything or losing her temper, just quietly observing. Ruby, who had been giggling, instantly lost her smile when Eva stared at her. She lowered her small hand, pursed her lips tightly, and became nervous, not daring to giggle anymore.

Kids were usually very obedient, so Eva rarely gets angry at the two children, even when they make mistakes. She starts by teaching and only becomes strict if they don't listen. Because of her unique teaching style, she rarely needs to change her expression. Therefore, even when she just looks at the children quietly, they know they have done something wrong.

Like right now, Ruby dare not speak and can only lower her head, occasionally raising her eyelids to steal a glance at Eva. Seeing Ruby like this, Eva's heart softened once again. She helplessly reached out and pinched Ruby's chubby cheeks, saying, "No more laughing."

"Yes, we'll listen to Mommy," Ruby replied.

Ruby held onto Eva's arm tightly and buried herself in her embrace, ignoring Adrian. These past few days, Eva has not been feeling well because Ruby always contradicted her. But now, seeing Ruby finally leaning towards her and ignoring Adrian, Eva felt much better. She then turned towards Dylan and said, "Dylan, come down quickly."

After hesitating for a moment, Dylan turned to Adrian and said, "Uncle NightA, can you put me down, please?"

Adrian tightened his lips and held Dylan a bit tighter, looking down at him. "As a man, do you really think I would leave the three of you here so late? Not only would it show a lack of responsibility, but it also wouldn't be safe for you to wait here by yourselves."

Eva smiled and said, "NightA, you worry too much. Plainclothes officers patrol the streets at all times, so it's not unsafe."

"But what if anything happens?" Adrian raised his gaze and looked at her. "You're taking care of two kids. Can you guarantee one hundred percent safety?" Under the illumination of the street lamp, Adrian's eyes shone with a piercing light. "You came with me, so it's my responsibility to protect all of you." Implying that he also played a role as their child's guardian.

Hearing this, Eva sneered inwardly, "Then what do you propose?"

"I'll take you all back."

Eva and Adrian locked eyes for a long time, but in the end, neither said anything. Eva simply went to the car with Ruby in her arms and said, "Open the door." Seeing this, a beautiful curve appeared on Adrian's lips as he walked over, put Dylan down, and then opened the car door for Eva.

Actually, she wanted him to unlock the car, but she didn't expect him to directly come over and open the door for her.

She couldn't help but give him a sideways glance. He seemed quite humble in front of her, especially in front of the children, because he felt indebted. Thinking of something, Eva sneered inwardly.

If he wanted to play hardball in front of the kids, why not take the upper hand and avoid being passive?

After realizing this, Eva quickly made up her mind.

So he wants to pursue her, huh?

Well, she will make him suffer and let him know it's not easy to pursue her.

After getting in the car, the two little ones clung to Eva's arms, their soft bodies leaning against her. Once seated, Eva saw Adrian turn his head and smiled slightly. "Thank you, NightA, for being our driver today."

Eva's reaction made Adrian's heart skip a beat, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled back.

Adrian glanced at her strangely, then smirked. "No trouble at all. I'm willing to do it."

As soon as he turned his head, Eva's smile disappeared, and she regained her indifferent expression.

While looking down, she unintentionally met Dylan's gaze.

Caught off guard by Dylan witnessing the situation, Eva mustered another smile, but Dylan seemed unsurprised. He pursed his lips and held her arm tight, without saying a word.

If possible, she really didn't want her child to see her vulnerable side, but Dylan was just too sensitive...

In the end, Eva could only reach out and pat Dylan's head.

The car finally stopped downstairs in the residential area.

"Thank you, Uncle NightA, for driving us home." As soon as they arrived, Ruby immediately thanked Adrian.

Adrian met her eyes through the rearview mirror, lips curved into a smile. "You won't have to thank me anymore once I become a dad.

However, Eva sat there expressionless, unmoving. The two children looked at her and then at Adrian in front.

Finally, Ruby tilted her head back and asked, "Mommy, aren't we getting out of the car?"

Eva looked at Ruby and blinked gently, saying, "Darling, did you forget? NightA uncle is pursuing your mommy. He's not even getting out of the car. How can we get out?" Suddenly, Adrian understood why she had smiled at him earlier. Perhaps her thoughts had changed since then?

Lost in thought, Adrian found the two children staring at him.

Under their gazes, Adrian unbuckled his seatbelt, got out of the car, and opened the door for them.

Once the door opened, Eva got out of the car with the children.

With the children in front and Eva in the back, as they passed by Adrian, he quietly grabbed her wrist and whispered in a volume only they could hear, "Did you think this would make me give up? Eva, forget about it." Before she could respond, he lightly pushed her forward, his hand falling on her back. "Go upstairs, goodnight."

Eva didn't have time to reply before she was pushed a few steps forward by his strength. The two little ones also took hold of her hand.

"Goodbye, Uncle NightA."

Although Ruby didn't dare to be too obvious in front of Adrian, the two children still had their manners. Since he had escorted them back, they politely thanked him and said goodbye.

Adrian stood there, his lips gently curved. "See you tomorrow. I'll come to pick you up in the morning."

Responding to him, Eva, with the two children's silhouette already in the distance, kept walking.

Adrian stood in the same spot for a long time, until he saw the light in a window upstairs turn on, ensuring that the three of them had safely returned home, before he finally left with peace of mind. After Eva took the two children into the room, she instinctively went to the window and quickly pulled the curtains shut.

Only then did she peek through the gap and see that the black car had already left, sighing in relief.

She thought he would still be there...

"Mommy, what are you looking at?"

Ruby's voice came from behind, and Eva turned her head to see Ruby standing there, looking up at her curiously. "Mommy, are you sad because Uncle NightA is leaving and you can't bear to see him go?"

 

 

Chapter 315 Foresight

Upon hearing this, Eva was shocked.

How could Ruby have such thoughts of not wanting to let go?

She furrowed her brows slightly, but then relaxed and crouched down, waving at Ruby.

Ruby walked over and nestled in her embrace. "Mommy."

"Who taught you to say those things?" she asked softly, probing.

Ruby replied in a soft voice, "Nobody taught me, Mommy. It's what I thought myself. When we came back, you went to the window to secretly watch, weren't you looking at Uncle NightA?" Eva said, "No, I just went to pull the curtains."

"But I saw Mommy open a small gap in the curtains to peek."

Whose daughter is this little one, always talking about others.

Thinking of this, Eva couldn't help but pinch Ruby's cheek and scold softly, "Ruby, why do you keep contradicting me?"

Ruby's soft and tender cheek turned even pinker after being pinched by Eva. She blinked her eyes and asked innocently, "Mommy, I was just telling the truth."

Well, Ruby is only five years old. It's probably pointless to argue with her, she probably doesn't understand.

Eva could only give up, but there was still much to teach her.

"Can Ruby promise me something?"

"What is it, Mommy?"

"In front of Uncle NightA, whatever I say is what it is. You can't contradict me, alright?"

Upon hearing this, Ruby didn't immediately agree. Instead, she asked curiously, "Mommy, don't you like Uncle NightA?"

She finally asked this question.

Eva nodded immediately. "I don't like him."

"Then, does Mommy hate Uncle NightA?"

How should she answer this question?

If she answers with hatred, what kind of psychological impact would it have on her daughter?

After thinking it over, Eva finally said softly, "Ruby, have you been getting along well with Lucas lately? Do you like him?" Ruby nodded. "I like him."

"What about the boy sitting in front of you? Do you like him too?"

Ruby thought seriously for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't like him, Mommy."

"Oh? You don't like him? Do you hate him then?"

Ruby seemed to understand what Eva was trying to say, she looked at her with some understanding.

"You see, not liking doesn't mean hating, right?"

"I understand, Mommy."

Upon hearing this, Eva finally felt some relief, but it only lasted for a few seconds before she felt deflated again because Ruby suddenly said, "Then, Mommy, play with Uncle NightA, he's really nice." Well, Eva could only sigh softly, "Ruby, why don't you go back to your room for now? We'll call you for dinner later."

"You."

"Did Mommy agree to play with Uncle NightA and me?"

"I'll consider that later."

After she left, Eva stood in place, her smile and softness disappearing from her face, replaced by distress.

Was it because of their blood relationship?

Why was Ruby so dependent on Adrian? Eva could understand Ruby, but when she saw Dylan being held by Adrian at Michael's house, her expression and demeanor seemed accepting of Adrian as well. Both children seemed to accept him without speaking.

Thinking about what happened today, Eva felt that something was off.

Michael wasn't the type of person to be inconsiderate. How could he suddenly take the children away and forget to inform her?

Even if he forgot, David wouldn't forget.

But just this one time, she couldn't help but think of Michael in a different way.

Eva threw herself onto the sofa, sinking into it, and closed her eyes to rest.

The next morning.

In order to avoid Adrian, Eva deliberately took the children out half an hour earlier, planning to take them out for breakfast.

When Adrian arrived, she would be long gone.

But just as they were about to go downstairs, they saw a stretched Lincoln sedan parked downstairs, and Jacob leaning against the car, yawning and looking sleepy.

In the few seconds that Eva saw him, Jacob had already yawned twice due to drowsiness.

As he was prepared to yawn for the third time, he suddenly noticed Eva coming downstairs with the two children. He stopped yawning, his sleepiness gone, and immediately walked towards her with renewed vigor, calling out loudly, "Ms. Hansen, good morning!"

Eva wanted to scold him.

Jacob stopped her way after a few steps, excitedly saying, "Ms. Hansen, I didn't expect you to come downstairs so early. On our way here, I told Mr. Blackwood that it wasn't necessary for him to come so early, but Mr. Blackwood said you would definitely come downstairs in advance. Mr. Blackwood really has foresight."

As he spoke, the car door opened and Adrian, dressed formally, got out of the car.

"Uncle NightA!" Ruby immediately kicked off her shoes and cheered, even rushing towards him.

It seemed like she had forgotten everything from last night.

Adrian bent down and quickly picked up Ruby. He was dressed formally today, wearing a suit and tie, with a gray overcoat on top, giving off a particularly steady vibe.

And Ruby, wearing a cream-colored coat, looked like a fluffy marshmallow in his arms, exuding an enchanting atmosphere. Their facial features seemed even more similar when they were close together.

Eva closed her eyes, not wanting to witness this scene.

"Ms. Hansen, since you came down so early, you probably haven't had breakfast, right?"

Eva pressed her lips together without saying a word.

Seeing that she ignored him, Jacob's expression became awkward, and he fell silent.

Adrian walked over to Eva, holding Ruby, and glanced at Dylan, who was unconsciously leaning back next to Eva. Then, he turned his gaze back to Eva's face. "Let's go, I'll take you to have breakfast."

Eva stood still, coldly staring at Adrian. Adrian raised an eyebrow in response and reached out his hand towards Dylan. "Dylan, let's go."

Dylan looked at Adrian's strong and powerful palm, pressed his lips together, and didn't offer his own hand. Although it was a completely different hand from his mom's. His mom's hand was soft, small, and white. But Uncle NightA's hand was big and gave a sense of security. But Mommy didn't like it. Dylan lowered his gaze, not even looking at Adrian anymore.

Adrian understood his thoughts and didn't insist. Instead, he lifted Ruby into the car. Ruby, sitting in the car, kept waving at Eva and Dylan. "Mommy, big brother, get in the car!"

Eva took a deep breath and felt her clothes being tugged from behind. She lowered her gaze and met Dylan's eyes. She smiled slightly and whispered, "Go ahead."

 

 

Chapter 316 We Have a Good Relationship

However, Dylan didn't move forward. He hesitated and stayed in place. "Your sister is already in the car, what are you worried about? We can't leave your sister behind."

After saying that, Eva took the initiative to hold Dylan's hand and walked towards the car. Adrian's act of directly lifting Ruby into the car did indeed hold her at bay. As long as he took the child away, she really had no choice but to let go. After she got into the car, Adrian's thin lips curved into a charming arc. After a moment, he put Ruby in his arms. Today, he didn't drive himself. There was a driver in front. Jacob, who was waiting outside the car, also got in after Eva and Dylan. Once Jacob got in the car, his gaze was completely fixed on Eva and the two kids.

When he found out that these were Mr. Blackwood's children, he was extremely shocked. Originally, with Adrian's personality, he thought Mr. Blackwood might end up growing old alone. But now, he suddenly had two children. It was truly a miraculous thing.

And most importantly, his future First Lady was really beautiful, wasn't she?

Lost in thoughts, Jacob suddenly felt a cold, menacing gaze directed at his face. Following the gaze, he coincidentally met Adrian's icy warning eyes. It seemed to say, "Why are you looking at my wife?" Jacob could only awkwardly shift his gaze away. Ignoring it would be best.

After having breakfast, Adrian ordered the driver to drop the two children off at school. As soon as they arrived at the school, Eva stepped out of the car. The teachers at the school looked over as they saw the two getting out of a car, their gazes filled with surprise. But because of the busy morning rush, they didn't pay much attention.

Because of yesterday's anger from Eva, the teacher dare not look into Eva's eyes, probably afraid that she would get angry at her again. Thinking about what happened yesterday, Eva felt a little guilty.

Just as she was about to apologize to the teacher, Adrian's voice came from beside her. "Let's go, I'll take you to the company." Upon hearing this, Eva quickly dismissed her thoughts, coldly curling her lips and directly rejecting Adrian's proposal.

"No need." Adrian pursed his thin lips and said, "Didn't you come by car? Do you plan to walk to work?" Eva retorted, "Don't worry about how I will get to work." Now that the children were already in school, Eva no longer needed to pretend to be nice in front of Adrian, and she reverted to her true self, not mincing her words when confronting him.

Adrian could sense it too. When Ruby and Dylan were around, she was one person, but when they weren't, she would become someone else. As he was contemplating how to persuade her, Eva had already turned and left. Adrian couldn't help but quicken his pace and follow after her. "Not even getting in the car?"

"No." Although Eva was wearing heels, her strides were still significant. Adrian couldn't help but lower his head to look at her feet and confirm that she was indeed wearing heels and not flats, which surprised him a little. Do women always walk this fast in heels? Soon, Jacob caught up with them.

"Mr. Blackwood, about the matters at the company..." Upon hearing this, Adrian had to pause his steps. Once he stopped, Eva's figure quickly moved farther away until she disappeared from sight.

Jacob also glanced in the direction Eva had left and then explained to Adrian, "Ms. Hansen went in the direction of the subway station."

"Hmm." Adrian responded coldly. "Mr. Blackwood...since Ms. Hansen went to the subway station, should we go back to the company? There are many things at the company asking for your attention, and if we don't handle them soon..." Jacob didn't say anything more, but Adrian understood on his own.

His lips gradually straightened, and he withdrew his gaze, saying, "Let's go to the company." After Eva entered the subway station for a while, she couldn't help but turn around and look back. When she saw that no one was following her, she breathed a sigh of relief, but she felt a tinge of disappointment in her heart.

However, this faint feeling was quickly dispelled, and she quickly bought a ticket and left. Afterwards, at the company, Eva was not in the mood to work at all. Even during the meeting, she couldn't help but become absent-minded. After going through the motions of the small meeting, Tim couldn't help but stop her as she walked out. "Are you not feeling well these past couple of days?" Upon hearing this, Eva paused but didn't answer his question. "Did something happen?" Tim probed.

Tim asked again "Do you need to talk to me?"

Talk to him?

Eva shook her head. "Not interested. If I tell you my things, I bet everyone would know by tomorrow."

"You can't accuse me like this. Although I love gossip, I won't spread your business everywhere, okay? Otherwise, look at our company. There are hardly a few who know about you and Mr. Blackwood."

Speaking this way, Eva realized she couldn't refute him.

Indeed, there didn't seem to be anyone at the company who knew about her and Adrian, except for the guy with glasses she encountered before, but that doesn't count.

And Tim did seem genuinely interested in gossip.

She really wanted someone who could give her advice on her situation. Her father was getting older, and she couldn't bother him all the time.

Thinking of this, Eva spoke softly. "If you and your wife were to divorce..."

"Hold on," Tim interrupted her. "Don't assume things about me. I won't divorce my wife. We have a good relationship."

Tim smiled. "My suggestion is, you could start with one of your friends."

One of her friends?

Well, regardless of how she starts, it doesn't make much difference.

Thinking of this, Eva directly said, "One of my friends got divorced from her husband while she was pregnant. Later, she raised the child alone. Now, the father of the child found out and wants to take the kids away." At first, Tim was prepared for gossip, but when Eva told him about the situation, Tim was completely stunned.

"A child?"

Tim asked, "Where did the child come from?"

Eva calmly looked at him. "Of course, they are hers."

He thought seriously for a moment and then asked, "Two? You're so amazing."

 

 

Chapter 317 Forced Marriage

Originally, he was gossiping about her relationship, but after mentioning the children, Tim's focus instantly shifted. "The twins you gave birth to, are they a boy or a girl?"

Eva looked at him expressionlessly. "They are my friend's."

Tim said, "Yes, your friend's. So, are your friend's twins a boy or a girl?"

"Does it matter if they are boys or girls?"

"It matters, I'm curious."

"...They're fraternal twins."

"Wow, if Mr. Blackwood succeeds in taking them, then he would have one son and one daughter, right?"

Eva replied, "My friend's ex-husband."

"Yes, your friend's ex-husband. I misspoke just now."

"But...why would your friend think that her ex-husband wants to take the children away instead of raising them together?"

"Raising them together? Are you kidding? That's simply impossible."

"There must be a reason, right? Why is it impossible?"

Tim raised an eyebrow and analyzed, "Your ex-husband, I mean your friend's ex-husband, is formidable, right? He has resources and status in society. Having him help raise the children would be great for them..." "So that's the situation."

"It's impossible, he will just snatch them away, he only wants to snatch them away." Eva repeated these two sentences stubbornly, "He already has his own partner, all this talk about raising the child together, helping with the upbringing, it's all fake, he just wants to snatch the child."

It was only at this point that Tim felt like he finally heard the key point.

He smiled and asked, "So, what you're implying is that Mr. Blackwood has someone else and you're worried that he will snatch the child, right?"

Eva looked at him, although she didn't answer, her eyes and expressions clearly confirmed it. And she obviously didn't realize that Tim had already changed the topic without mentioning anything about her friend's ex-husband. The next second, she heard Tim sigh with resignation.

"If that's what you're worried about, then I can tell you for sure, you don't have to worry."

"What do you mean?"

"It's not me defending Mr. Blackwood or anything, but in these five years that you were gone, Mr. Blackwood hasn't been with any woman, not even Vivian whom everyone thought they would end up together." Upon hearing this, Eva's eyes flickered.

They haven't been together? How is that possible?

Back then, he wanted a divorce, even didn't want the child, just to be with Vivian sooner, wasn't that the reason?

But now, he's telling her that they still haven't been together? Why?

"Are you surprised?" Tim chuckled as he rested his chin on his hand, "Let me give you an even more explosive news. Not long after you left the Blackwood family, rumors started spreading everywhere that Mr. Blackwood was going to get engaged to Miss Morrison from the Morrison family."

"People always believed Miss Morrison saved Mr. Blackwood's life, so it seemed natural that they would get engaged. Many people even thought that Mr. Blackwood marrying you was just to help the Hansen family through a difficult time, and once Miss Morrison returned, she would take her place."

At this point, Tim sneaked a glance at Eva, hoping to get some reaction from her face.

Little did he know that Eva's expression remained indifferent, as if she didn't care.

Tim couldn't read anything from her, so he continued, "That's what everyone thought, including me at the time. Otherwise, why would rumors of their engagement spread at that time? But then something happened..." Seeing him pause, Eva looked at him expectantly.

"What happened?"

Tim said, "I thought you didn't care at all, turns out you were listening."

Eva resisted, and resisted again, but in the end, she couldn't take it anymore and said to Tim, "Are you trying to lose your job?"

"No, no, I was just joking to lighten the mood. And since you responded, I knew you were listening."

Seeing the extremely displeased look on Eva's face, "Okay, okay, I'll continue," Tim said reluctantly.

"At that time, everyone thought they were getting engaged because even the engagement date was announced. Some people in the industry even shared the engagement invitation. But here's the thing," he paused, noticing Eva's slight frown. "Please be patient and let me finish. Later on, more people received the invitation and there were even pictures taken inside the engagement venue. The whole of New York was talking about their impending engagement. Journalists even camped outside the Blackwood family's house, hoping to get some details about the engagement. But guess what? The response from the Blackwood family was that it was all a rumor." Upon hearing this, Eva narrowed her eyes and asked, "A rumor?"

"Yes, although Adrian himself didn't come out to respond, the Blackwood family's official statement was that they were not aware of any such thing and that it was all a rumor," Tim explained.

"But with the news spreading so aggressively, who would believe that? And after the Blackwood family denied it, the rumor only intensified. There were even more pictures from the engagement, and Miss Morrison's friends shared their chat records, claiming she admitted to the engagement. Do you know how I felt when I saw all of that?" Tim paused, waiting for Eva's response.

Eva remained silent, just looking at Tim.

"Think about it. The Blackwood family denied the whole thing, yet the news of their engagement kept escalating. It gave the impression that she was pressuring Mr. Blackwood into marrying her. In a way, she had already announced to everyone that they were getting engaged. If Mr. Blackwood didn't show up on the engagement day, it would be a blow to her dignity. If she wanted to maintain her dignity, Mr. Blackwood had to get engaged to her. Doesn't it make sense?" Tim explained.

Upon hearing this, Eva couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.

"On the surface, it seemed like she was pressuring him to marry her. But who gave her the confidence?"

"Wasn't it himself? He didn't come forward to deny it. Although he chose not to deny it personally, probably because he didn't want her to lose face, it inadvertently gave Vivian hope," Eva replied, testing the waters.

She sensed that his feelings for her were different because of the debt he owed her, so she took a risk and spread the news, hoping to corner him into getting engaged on the day of the announcement.

If he went, she would win.

But of course, she could also end up losing miserably.

Tim scratched his head. "Well, you have a point. But the problem lies in Mr. Blackwood owing her a debt, and the Blackwood family values their reputation. The Morrison family has been taking advantage of this over the years." As he reached the end of his explanation, Tim stroked his chin and sighed.

"Debts, you know. They can be quite heavy, especially when it involves saving someone's life. If it were me today, well, things wouldn't be easy."

"Mr. Blackwood might have been in a dilemma, considering the engagement banquet. But he is quite impressive; he didn't attend." Although Eva had already guessed the answer, her heart skipped a beat when she heard Tim say that he didn't

 

Chapter 318 Definitely Not Your Child

After a while, Eva found her voice again. "He didn't go?"

Tim nodded solemnly. "No, he didn't."

Upon hearing this, Eva lowered her gaze and fell silent.

He already owed Vivian a favor, so if he didn't go, wouldn't it be like putting himself in a difficult situation?

But what difference does it make if he didn't go? Things will remain unchanged.

"At the time, many media outlets rushed there, expecting to witness a grand engagement ceremony. Little did they know that the protagonist was missing, and I heard that Vivian was in a terrible state that day. She was the only one present at the engagement ceremony, not only losing her personal dignity but also bringing shame upon the Morrison family. However, later on, the media couldn't capture any photos, and even if they did, they were destroyed."

Upon hearing this, Eva couldn't help but feel curious. "Could it have been a ruse? Maybe there wasn't even an engagement ceremony in the first place?"

Eva still found it hard to believe that Adrian wouldn't go. After all, he had pretended to marry her and refused to have children because he was in love with Vivian, right?

How did it turn into Vivian forcing him to get engaged and then failing?

"At the beginning, everyone was speculating, but according to media friends who were present that day, the venue was indeed decorated and extravagant. But the media dared not release any photos as they were all blocked. Anyone who leaked the pictures would be fired. However, later on... a passerby who happened to be there took a few pictures out of curiosity and posted them online, causing a frenzy before disappearing."

"A few pictures?" Eva asked.

"Yes," Tim gossiped with a smile. "Even I saw them. The pictures captured Vivian looking forlorn, holding a bouquet. She looked pitiful, abandoned. Such a pity."

"You saw the pictures?" Eva squinted her eyes. Initially, she didn't believe that the engagement banquet was real, but if Tim saw the pictures, then it was likely true.

Meaning, Adrian really didn't attend the engagement banquet.

"So, when you mentioned Mr. Blackwood having a spouse, I didn't quite understand. He hasn't had anyone by his side for so many years. Maybe he genuinely just wants to help you raise your child? Or maybe..."

At this point, Tim paused slightly, stealing a glance at Eva and tentatively asking, "Why did you get divorced in the first place? Is it possible that there was a misunderstanding between you?"

A misunderstanding?

Eva sneered in her heart. What misunderstanding could there be between them?

Many things were said by him personally.

Thinking of this, Eva suddenly became irritated, and she saw that Tim seemed to have something else to say to her.

He was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.

"Alright, you don't have to say anything anymore."

In any case, the relationship between her and Adrian, as well as the situation, couldn't be explained with a simple misunderstanding.

Tim noticed her sudden change in mood and guessed that she might have just remembered something. He awkwardly touched his nose and said, "Okay then, I won't say anything. But if you want to know anything, you can always call me. I am leaving now."

"Okay." After Tim left, Eva returned to her office, sat down, leaned back in her chair, and closed her eyes with a tired expression.

So what if he didn't attend the engagement ceremony? Didn't he still go to the auction with Vivian that day? They looked so good together; what was there in the past that didn't exist now?

Anyway, she would never let him take the child away, no matter what.

At the end of the workday, Eva received a message.

The message was from NightA.

"I didn't have anything important to do at work today, so I left early to pick up our kids from school. After you finish work, you can come straight over."

When Eva saw this message, she suddenly stood up, her face filled with disbelief.

But then she quickly reacted and immediately replied, "I am not coming." NightA: "Why?"

Eva: "I don't like you taking my kids to your home. Please respect my wishes."

There was silence on the other side for a while before he replied, "Eva, do I need to remind you? Ruby and Dylan are also my children."

Eva: "I don't need you to remind me. I raised them, and I know whose children they are. They certainly aren't yours."

NightA: "Is that so? Should I have a paternity test done with them?"

Eva: "In any case, just don't take my children away."

After sending this message, she didn't receive a reply for a long time. Eva furrowed her brows slightly and wondered if she had convinced the other person.

But no matter how she thought about it, Eva felt that something wasn't right. Adrian wasn't someone who would easily give up.

Feeling a bit uneasy, she looked at the clock; there were fifteen more minutes until the end of the workday. Eva didn't care anymore and simply began packing up her things, preparing to leave early. While tidying up, Eva cursed Adrian in her mind, blaming him for always causing her to leave early.

Before she could finish packing up, her phone vibrated again. Adrian finally replied to her message.

"I'm already in the car and on my way home."

This jerk!

Eva gritted her teeth. She was about to call him and question him about what he wanted to do when she received another new message.

"If you want to call, remember to control your emotions. Our kids are with me."

Upon seeing this message, Eva got even angrier, but because of the kids, she couldn't do anything at all. She was completely helpless. But just because of his words, Eva no longer had the intention to call him.

Would he put the kids down if she called at this moment?

No, it wouldn't work.

She looked at the clock and realized.

He was determined to take the kids away from her.

After realizing this, Eva didn't say anything meaningless to him anymore. She could only rush downstairs and prepare to go find him.

As she went downstairs, countless thoughts popped into Eva's mind.

Maybe she could start her own business in America and send the kids abroad to study. After all, there would be their grandfather with them overseas.

However, in that case, she wouldn't be able to accompany them as they grow up, and the children would not only lack a father's love but also a mother's love.

But... instead of letting Adrian take them away, it would be better to let them stay abroad for now.

After thinking this way, Eva quietly made a plan in her mind. As soon as she brings the kids back from Adrian this time, she will directly buy plane tickets and personally send them abroad. That settles it!

 

Chapter 319 Encounter

After Adrian brought the kids home, he specially invited a chef to cook delicious meals for them and bought a bunch of toys. Because he didn't know the specific preferences of the two children, and he had never bought toys before, he had someone buy a lot.

This naturally included toys for both girls and boys. The two little ones had never seen such a scene before, so they were amazed when they saw it.

The two turned to Adrian simultaneously, and Ruby asked softly, "Uncle NightA, are all these things for me and my brother?"

"Mhm." Adrian nodded, "If I want to be your father, I have to show it. This is just the beginning. Do you see anything you like inside?"

After speaking, his big hand covered the backs of the two children and gently pushed them in.

The two little ones entered the room and glanced at each other. After that, Ruby asked Dylan in a low voice, "Brother, can we look at these things?" Dylan could tell that Ruby couldn't contain herself anymore, and not only her, even he couldn't resist the temptation of the room filled with toys. After thinking it over, he only said, "Just look, try not to touch them."

"Don't touch?" Ruby looked slightly puzzled, "But aren't these bought by Uncle NightA for us?"

"They are indeed bought by Uncle NightA for us, but Uncle NightA is not our father."

"But..."

With so many good things in front of them, only being able to look and not touch would be so uncomfortable.

Ruby pouted and finally decided to ignore Dylan. She took the initiative to unpack a toy by herself before Dylan could stop her. When he walked over, the toy was already in Ruby's hand. "Brother, look quickly."

Dylan wrinkled his nose, about to say something when Adrian walked over, so he had to hold back his words.

"Do you like this?" Adrian half crouched in front of Ruby, his gaze falling on the airplane model in her hand.

It surprised her. He originally had someone buy it because there was a girl, so those people also prepared things that girls like.

For example, dolls, puppets, and such, Adrian never expected that the first item his daughter chose was actually an airplane model. As expected, after hearing his inquiry, Ruby nodded vigorously. "I like it. Ruby's dream is to become a pilot when she grows up."

Hearing this, Adrian raised an eyebrow. "Really cool." Adrian never expected that Ruby, who appears so gentle in character, would dream of becoming a pilot. But it's normal for children to have many dreams when they are young, right? Adrian could never have imagined that many years later, his daughter's dream of becoming a pilot would actually come true, and she would become a cool and stylish pilot. But of course, that's a story for another time.

Ruby, having her dream affirmed, proudly straightened her chest, but then her excitement faded. "Uncle NightA, but people say it's difficult be a female pilot."

"Who said that?" Adrian gently stroked the back of her head. "Don't listen to those people. As long as Ruby likes it and works hard for it, she will definitely become an excellent female pilot." "Really?"

"Really."

"Yay, then I will work hard from now on."

"Well, then I will buy you more airplane models in the future."

"Thank you, Uncle NightA." With affirmation, Ruby cheered and went back to dismantle her airplane model. After she left, Adrian's gaze shifted towards Dylan, who was standing silently on the side, his emotions particularly reserved. "What about Dylan?"

"Wh-what?" Suddenly called by his name, Dylan became nervous. "Ruby's dream is to become a pilot, so what about Dylan?" This is probably the first time Adrian has been so patient in talking to a child and actively asking about their dreams. Before, he didn't even want to listen to other children talk. But now, he eagerly wants to understand these two children who have been absent from his life for five years and wants to know more about them.

Dylan looked away and didn't face Adrian directly. He muttered, "I haven't decided yet." Upon hearing this, Adrian's gaze fell on Dylan's small hands that were gripping his clothes, with a meaningful expression in his eyes. "Is it that you haven't decided, or do you feel there's no need to tell me? Dylan, it seems like you are starting to distance yourself from me again?"

"No." Although Dylan denied it, his lowered head and actions indicated that he was resisting Adrian again. He is a very observant child, and although Eva has been trying her best to behave well in front of the children, Dylan must have noticed something, otherwise, he wouldn't reject someone like this.

What can Adrian do to salvage his image in his son's heart? Lost in thought, the doorbell rang downstairs. Adrian paused for a moment and then said to Dylan, "It should be your mommy. I'll go open the door." Before getting up, Adrian thought of something and said to Dylan, "By the way, you and Ruby don't have to call NightA uncle anymore. I have a name, you can call me Uncle Adrian."

After finishing speaking, Adrian got up and went downstairs.

Hearing the continuous ringing of the doorbell, Adrian's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

She was able to enter his house directly yesterday, so she shouldn't need the door code, right?

Why would she keep ringing the doorbell at this time?

But maybe she's feeling unsettled because of the child he brought over and deliberately ringing the doorbell to make him open the door. Thinking this way, Adrian was able to understand, and a slight smile appears on his lips.

Her temper is still the same as before, he thought.

So Adrian walked to the door, reached out to unlock and open it, and said in an indulgent tone, "Don't you have the door code? Why..." Before he finished speaking, Adrian's actions suddenly froze, looking at the people standing outside the door, somewhat speechless. "Adrian!"

Standing outside the door were Vivian and his two friends, John and Jason.

At the sight of Adrian, Vivian immediately showed a joyful expression, eager to approach him.

A flicker of sternness flashed through Adrian's dark eyes, and he took a step back to avoid her touch.

Vivian, who had taken a step forward, froze in place with an unhappy expression on her face.

"Adrian..."

Adrian glanced at her, then looked at the two men behind her, and finally looked at John, "Why are you all here?"

Why would John also come along to join in the fun?

"Adrian, what do you mean by 'why are you all here'? You disappeared to Chicago without saying a word. We missed you, so we came to see you, is that not allowed?" Jason swiftly spoke up.

 

Chapter 320 Not your child, is it?

After speaking, Jason didn't forget to speak kindly for his goddess.

"Don't you know? Vivian missed you so much recently. Look at you, even if you're busy with work, you shouldn't ignore Vivian's calls."

Upon hearing this, John also glanced at Jason.

He was one of the few people who dared to speak frankly to Adrian, partly because they had a good relationship since childhood, and partly because their families had a good relationship as well.

So Adrian had a higher tolerance for this group of childhood friends.

Some knew their limits and didn't dare to say anything.

But someone like Jason, who never knows when to stop speaking, has always been like this since childhood. No matter how many times Adrian warned him, he couldn't change.

Sometimes Adrian couldn't be bothered to pay attention to what comes out of his mouth.

Just like now, after Jason said these words, Adrian acted as if he hadn't heard anything, and calmly said, "There's no need for you to come all the way here to see me. If there's nothing important, you should go back early." With that, Adrian continued straight ahead.

"Close the door, please."

"Adrian..."

Jason reached out and blocked his action on the door panel, calling out discontentedly, "It was okay for you to be indifferent when we arrived, but now that we've come to your door, you can't even invite us in for a cup of tea? We flew all the way from New York just to find you as soon as we landed."

Adrian's forehead veins bulged. "I'm busy today. Let's talk another day."

Not to mention that he had two kids waiting for him at home, and Eva would be coming later. Leaving these few people here would only make things more complicated. So Adrian ruthlessly sent them away.

Jason was extremely displeased. "Adrian, what's wrong with you now? Do you not consider us friends anymore? Can't you at least let us in to talk? We don't need tea."

Because of his firm decision, Vivian felt uncomfortable too, with tears welling up in her eyes and biting her lower lip.

"Adrian, we just wanted to come and see you..."

Adrian's sharp gaze turned towards John, who touched his nose and said. "How about this, Adrian seems to have work matters to deal with. How about we come back another day..."

Before John could finish his sentence, a soft, childish voice interrupted.

"Uncle NightA, do we have visitors?"

Adrian's gaze tightened.

And the sudden appearance of the girl's voice attracted everyone's attention.

When they looked over, they saw a little girl in a dress standing at the staircase.

Her skin was fair, her eyes sparkling as if they could talk, and she held a model airplane in her hand, looking curiously in their direction.

When Vivian saw her face, which bore a striking resemblance to Adrian, she instantly froze, feeling as if she had entered an ice cave.

A thought emerged in her mind.

John was also surprised when he saw the child's appearance, but he remained calm, squinting his eyes as he looked at the girl who stood at the staircase, still in her childishness, bearing a strong resemblance to Adrian. As he gazed, he felt like he saw a shadow of a certain woman from five years ago.

John arched an eyebrow, as if suddenly understanding something.

Vivian quickly reacted as well. This girl definitely didn't just suddenly appear in Adrian's house. She was dressed so delicately and held a model airplane.

And she called Adrian "Uncle NightA"?

Uncle NightA?

What did that mean?

Did Adrian have any other nickname besides his name that she didn't know about?

Thinking this, Vivian's expression on her face was almost impossible to maintain.

She looked at Adrian's cold and handsome face and asked with difficulty, "Adrian, may I ask who this child is?"

John raised an eyebrow, silently watching Adrian, waiting for his answer.

After hearing Vivian's words, John suddenly looked at the little girl standing at the staircase entrance and asked, "Adrian, is this girl your child? She looks so much like you."

With this question, Vivian's already strained expression became even more unpleasant. Her hand, hanging by her side, clenched into a fist, with her long nails almost piercing into her flesh.

"Impossible, right?" she awkwardly forced a smile, but her smile lacked sincerity. "In the past, there were many children who resembled Adrian brought to him. But those were all thoroughly investigated. A bunch of deranged people who performed plastic surgery on kids, trying to climb up using Adrian. Could this child be one of them?"

Though she said that, Vivian couldn't help but doubt herself as she looked at the little girl's extremely natural eyes and features, as well as the strong spiritual energy emanating from her. She gradually lost confidence in her own words. If the child came from a plastic surgery clinic, how could her facial features be so naturally adorable? It felt as if they had developed naturally. What scared her even more was that she actually thought the child's eyes and eyebrows resembled not only Adrian but also... that woman!

Vivian didn't want to mention that woman's name again because, if not for her, she and Adrian would have been engaged by now.

Ruby stood at the staircase entrance, noticing several people standing at the door. Other than Uncle NightA, there were two men and one woman, all looking at her face and observing her.

Perhaps because she had been constantly scrutinized for being cute since she was little, Ruby didn't feel uncomfortable at all under their gazes. Instead, she stood confidently in place, allowing these people to observe her. Adrian furrowed his brows tightly. He had no intention of revealing these matters until Eva and the child fully accepted him. The more people knew, the more uncertainty and unexpected situations would arise, which was not a favorable outcome for Adrian.

Therefore, he immediately frowned at the group and said, "What does this have to do with you? Leave before I get angry."

Jason, who seemed oblivious to Adrian's anger, as if he couldn't understand it, even wanted to enter the house.

"Why should we leave? Adrian, you haven't answered my question yet. Whose child is this?"

Seeing him trying to enter the house, Adrian's gaze suddenly became sharp. He grabbed Jason's collar and threw him outside without hesitation.

"Get lost!"

He didn't want to resort to violence in front of the child. However, Jason couldn't understand reason, and if he continued to be troublesome, Eva would arrive soon.

After being thrown outside, Jason lost his balance and fell to the ground. He was completely stunned, and Vivian, who didn't expect Adrian to suddenly become so angry, stood still in disbelief.

Coincidentally, at this moment, Eva, who came to find the child, had already arrived at the front of the villa.