Ch. 89: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 89

Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 89 - “What?” Lola’s face turned pale. She couldn’t believe it. “That’s impossible, boss. The timing matches, and I remember that night. It had to be Mr. Edwards. You must be mistaken.”

“It’s just an unfortunate coincidence,” the person on the phone replied. “When I found out they were looking for someone, I thought you were going to get married, but we were wrong. The room number was incorrect. The man from that night wasn’t Mr. Edwards—it was a man in his forties or fifties.”

Lola’s face lost all color as she looked down at her belly in shock. "How could I be pregnant with a man in his forties or fifties' child?"

Her happiness vanished. She had been so excited, believing she had secured a future with a rich, handsome man like Kevin. She thought that night had been her biggest success. But now, she learned it had all been a mistake. She had slept with an older man.

“Lola, you need to accept reality,” the voice on the phone continued, trying to comfort her. “Though he's older, he's wealthy, and you’ll still be financially secure for life.”

But Lola wasn’t ready to face the truth. She hung up, still in denial. “No! I’m carrying Mr. Edwards’ child, not someone else’s!” She clutched her stomach, trying to convince herself it was all a lie.

Meanwhile, Norah didn’t go home right away after leaving the hospital. She walked aimlessly, the cool night breeze making her feel even more downhearted. She thought to herself, if it was only that one night, then Lola’s child couldn't be Kevin's. But if there had been other encounters, it was hard to be sure.

She sighed. It was as if Lola was just a stand-in. Norah wondered if she was missing something bigger.

Suddenly, the honking of a car broke her thoughts. She turned and saw a Maybach slowly following her.

“Norah,” a familiar voice called out.

It was Steven, smiling warmly from the driver’s seat.

Surprised, Norah replied, “I can’t believe I’m running into you here.”

“You’re right outside my office,” Steven chuckled. “It’s not so surprising.”

Norah looked at the building next to her, a little embarrassed. “I hadn’t realized. I’m sorry I haven’t visited your company yet since you’ve been back.”

Steven smiled. “No need to apologize. It’s just full of guys anyway. Nothing interesting to see.” He drove closer to her. “Where are you heading? I can give you a lift.”

Norah thought for a moment. “I’m not really sure where I’m going.”

Steven noticed her troubled expression. “Why don’t you hop in? I’ll take you somewhere.”

“Okay,” she agreed, getting into his car.

They drove to a bustling pedestrian street, a lively area filled with food vendors and crowds. Norah rarely visited places like this. She didn’t usually enjoy noisy spots, so she didn’t expect much from this outing.

As they got out of the car and walked towards a nearby square, colorful balloons and lights filled the sky. A river nearby reflected the scenery, adding to the peaceful beauty of the place.

“Norah, look at that!” Steven said, pointing to the sky.

Norah looked up just in time to see fireworks exploding above. More fireworks followed, lighting up the night sky.

People started to gather around them.

“Fireworks!” someone shouted. “Aren’t they only on weekends? Today’s just Friday.”

“I don’t care!” another voice said. “I’m just glad we get to see them.”

Norah had never seen fireworks so up close and personal. It felt like she had stepped into a magical world. She couldn’t help but feel excited. She had never thought much of fireworks before, seeing them as fleeting and noisy. But now, being here in person, it was different. The beauty of the moment left her in awe.

She stared up at the sky, amazed, as fireworks blossomed into flowers and words, like a shower of meteors.

Steven glanced at her, noticing how much she was enjoying the scene. His lips curved into a small, satisfied smile. For him, this moment made everything worth it.

The fireworks lasted for half an hour, drawing a huge crowd.

Norah smiled. “I’ve never seen so many people gathered for fireworks before.”

“People are always drawn to beautiful things,” Steven said. “Did you like it?”

“I loved it,” she said, her face glowing. “It really changed my perspective. I never thought fireworks could be this stunning.”

“Good,” he said, glad to see her happy.

Norah turned to him, curious. “I overheard some people saying fireworks are usually only on weekends or special occasions. What’s the occasion today?”

Steven kept his eyes ahead, smiling mysteriously. “Maybe it’s just good luck.”

Norah clasped her hands together and said, “Well, in that case, I’m making a wish. I hope it comes true.”

She closed her eyes and wished for her parents’ health, for her baby to be safe, and for her troubles to end soon.

Afterward, she noticed a group of people playing a game nearby. “Steven, what’s that over there? They’re throwing rings.”

“It’s just a game,” he said.

“Let’s go try it,” she suggested, her curiosity piqued.

“Sure,” Steven agreed.

As they approached, Norah overheard someone mention that tonight’s fireworks weren’t part of a scheduled event. Apparently, someone had spent a thousand coins to have them set off.

Norah thought about it and glanced at Steven. Could he have arranged this to cheer her up?

While they walked, a Rolls-Royce parked nearby caught her attention. Inside, Kevin watched her and Steven from the shadows, his face dark with anger.

Kian, sitting beside Kevin, sensed the tension. He had known Kevin still cared about Norah; otherwise, why else would he come looking for her? But seeing her with another man only made things worse.

Kian spoke cautiously. “Maybe I shouldn’t have let Secretary White find out about Ms. Gill’s pregnancy. If she hadn’t known, then…”

Kevin’s voice was cold as he cut him off, his gaze never leaving Norah and Steven. “Who told you she’s pregnant with my child?”