Ch. 501..510

Chapter 501 Someone Following Her

"He wants to see me?" Eva questioned when Jane returned with the message.

"Yes, but Ms. Hansen," Jane cautioned, "Mr. Cooper doesn't seem quite right to me."

Eva had been in deep thought, but at Jane's words, she looked up in interest. "Not quite right?" Jane nodded affirmatively. "His demeanor and expression seemed off, not like how he usually is." Hearing this, Eva pursed her lips contemplatively.

It wasn't unreasonable for Jane to say so. After all, Eva had avoided seeing Michael Cooper for several days, ignoring him completely. She spent most of her time sleeping, while Michael Cooper had come to look for her on multiple occasions, only to be met with her disregard. He could only stand silently by her bedside.

Sometimes he would stand there for half an hour, sometimes an hour, and sometimes even an entire morning.

Eva was oblivious to these visits; it was Jane who told her about them after she woke up.

Now, suddenly, he was requesting to see her.

Could it be that he too had had enough of this? Was he ready to have a showdown with her?

Jane helped Eva change into a set of casual clothes. She was dressed comfortably in a white turtleneck sweater paired with fleece-lined trousers, topped with a gray overcoat. Her long hair was tied up, making her look much more spirited. Although Eva had been eating these past few days, her body was still weak, and the cold weather did nothing to restore color to her pale face and lips. Clearly, she hadn't fully recovered yet.

Eva initially wanted to walk.

However, Michael Cooper had somehow procured a wheelchair and insisted that she sit in it and be pushed along.

Eva was initially reluctant. There was no reason for her to use a wheelchair when she was perfectly capable of walking.

But Jane explained, "Ms. Hansen, Mr. Cooper is probably worried about you not eating well these past few days and being weak as a result. Walking might be strenuous, so sitting in the wheelchair and letting me push you will be easier and help conserve your strength."

Eva then understood his intentions and nodded. "Alright, I understand."

Afterward, Eva settled into the wheelchair, and soon enough, she realized how helpful it actually was. Standing up for too long made her feel dizzy-the aftereffects were still present, and the wheelchair indeed made things much more convenient.

Since their meeting was scheduled for the evening, there was plenty of time to prepare. When Jane pushed her out the door, it was already dusk outside.

Upon exiting, Eva was puzzled, "He wants to see me? Why arrange a meeting outside?"

Jane shook her head when confronted with her question, indicating she wasn't sure either.

"When he mentioned it during the day, I thought it would be at home. It wasn't until just now when we left that I found out we were going out. And, um, looking at this address, it seems to be on the rooftop?" Hearing this, Eva felt her heartbeat skip a beat.

The rooftop?

What would Michael Cooper want by arranging a meeting with her on the rooftop?

The knowledge of this meeting place sent Eva's heart racing uncontrollably. She bit her lip, and her hands tightened on the sides of the wheelchair.

"Ms. Hansen, the stars are beautiful tonight. Look," Jane remarked.

Eva lifted her gaze and indeed saw the night sky sparkling with stars. It was breathtakingly beautiful.

It had been such a long time since she last looked up at the night sky. The sudden view rendered her speechless with its beauty.

Despite the stunning sight, a sense of unease lingered in her heart.

Jane seemed completely oblivious to any tension; she was fascinated by the stars and gazed at them continuously. Upon getting into the car, she leaned against the window sill to watch while excitedly chatting with Eva-who offered a smile and the occasional nod in response.

As Eva's gaze unintentionally swept across the rearview mirror several times, her brow furrowed slightly.

A black car appeared to have followed them through several intersections.

With the heavy traffic and complex road conditions, especially at night, most people wouldn't notice this.

But Eva, more observant than most, checked several times and confirmed that the same vehicle was persistently behind them.

Not tailgating closely but deliberately following.

She glanced at the other people in the car. Jane was still absorbed in stargazing, David sat with his arms crossed and eyes slightly closed as if he were resting, and the driver was focused on driving.

No one else in the car seemed aware of the situation.

Ordinarily, it would make sense for the driver and Jane to be unaware, but why didn't David notice?

Eva pursed her lips, debating whether to alert David when the car took another turn.

Unable to resist, she glanced toward the rearview mirror only to find that the trailing car had not followed.

A flicker of confusion passed through Eva's eyes. Had it stopped following them? Or had she been overthinking it?

"And at this time," Jane suddenly announced, "Ms. Hansen, we've arrived."

Arrived?

Eva turned her head and saw the car had stopped in front of a high-end hotel.

David also opened his eyes.

The car door opened, and the driver didn't accompany them inside. Instead, he intended to drive to the underground parking lot to wait for them.

Eva, supported by Jane's hand, got out of the car. She looked at the wheelchair with slightly furrowed brows, feeling that she didn't really need it.

She pursed her lips and said, "This wheelchair..."

"Ms. Hansen, don't worry. Once we reach the rooftop, there will be chairs there, and the wheelchair will be folded up. It's just to push you up without exhausting your strength," Jane reassured her.

After further persuasion from Jane and David, Eva once again seated herself in the wheelchair so they could push her inside.

Their procession attracted the curious gazes of many onlookers, which Eva pretended not to notice.

David and Jane positioned themselves around Eva as they waited for the elevator.

Eva glanced around as she bit her pale lips, finding the situation strange. When they entered, there were many other people around, but as they waited for the elevator, it was just the three of them-no one else in sight. As she pondered this, she noticed a tall man, who was carrying a laptop bag, coming toward them from around a corner. He then stopped in front of the elevator doors after reaching them.

Eva pressed her lips together, rubbing her temples with her fingers.

Was she feeling uneasy because she hadn't been out for so long?

Soon, the elevator arrived, and they all entered together.

Once inside, Jane immediately pressed the button for the top floor, while the man who followed them hit the button for the eighteenth floor.

As the elevator ascended, Eva felt a chill and instinctively drew her coat closer around her. What exactly did Michael Cooper want to talk to her about tonight?

Just as she was contemplating this, the elevator abruptly halted.

Everyone inside was startled and involuntarily looked up at the elevator buttons-it had only gone up two floors.

"What's going on?"

Jane voiced her confusion while stepping forward to press the open-door button. But the elevator, as if broken, did not respond. "David, it looks like the elevator is broken?"

 

Chapter 502 Leading You Away from Here

Upon hearing Eva's concern, David came over to try several times, but the elevator didn't budge. Since she was sitting lower and blocked from view, Eva couldn't see their attempts, but after waiting for a while with no movement from the elevator, she had a good guess of what was happening, "Is the elevator broken? How about taking the stairs? Or, are there other elevators nearby?"

The hotel seemed upscale and should have several elevators.

Jane instinctively replied, "We can't, Ms. Hansen. We can't open this elevator door right now; we are temporarily stuck."

After saying this, Jane realized that her words might frighten Eva, so she quickly turned around to reassure her, "But don't worry, Ms. Hansen, we've only gone up two floors, and modern elevators have anti-fall controls. Nothing will happen." Eva could tell that Jane was trying not to scare her, but she wasn't worried. Living in a big city with high-rise buildings everywhere meant that using elevators was part of daily life, and encountering malfunctions was common. She was well aware that elevator safety measures had greatly improved and felt confident about her safety.

"I'm fine, don't worry," she reassured Jane.

"There is an emergency button here that connects us to hotel maintenance," the man who had entered the elevator last then spoke up, pressing the button to make the call to maintenance.

David watched him make the call, reporting the elevator malfunction, and pursed his lips while glancing at the man a few more times than necessary.

"The staff said they'll be here soon to fix it and told us to stay calm."

About two minutes later, they heard the maintenance crew working on the elevator.

"The elevator is temporarily stuck. Once we get the doors open, you folks should come out first," someone from the outside communicated.

Once the repair crew had opened a gap wide enough for one person to pass through, they spoke again, "Okay, now you can come out."

David looked at the man who had made the call. Hearing that they could exit, the man instinctively started moving forward but after a couple of steps, as if remembering something, he turned to look toward Eva. "This lady's mobility seems to be hindered." He observed. "Let's let her go first."

Despite his seemingly non-suspicious behavior, David still didn't feel comfortable letting Eva go first, yet he couldn't leave before her either. He instructed Jane, "You go out first and then wait for Ms. Hansen outside." Jane initially wanted to let Eva go ahead but agreed with David's plan upon hearing his instructions and nodded.

Thus, under the arrangement of the two men and the people above, Jane exited first.

Once outside and ensuring there were no dangers, Jane called down, "David, you can bring Ms. Hansen up now." "Alright."

David helped Eva stand, "Ms. Hansen, I'll support you in a moment. Just step on my shoulders; don't worry." "Thank you."

Now truly lacking strength, Eva had to rely on others for assistance.

With the help of David and the other man, she was lifted toward the gap. As she neared the top, a pair of hands reached down for her a pair of distinct-jointed, slender-fingered hands adorned with a silver ring. Odd, she wondered if hotel staff had always been so aesthetically pleasing.

Though her memory was hazy, she didn't recall ever seeing such attractive hands during previous elevator malfunctions.

Feeling that something was amiss and that she shouldn't be reaching out, her hand, as if bewitched, found itself in the grasp of the stranger's.

And the second her skin touched those hands, they tightened around her, sending a jolt of warmth unexpectedly surging into Eva's heart. Without any time to think of anything else, the person's strong grip pulled her up.

As Eva allowed this force to guide her up, she also felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity.

After being pulled up, her instinct was to look at that person, but her slender waist was fully grasped, and then she was carried off at the hip.

Because that person moved somewhat quickly, Eva instinctively reached up to cling on. It wasn't until she was set down firmly that she realized her hand was actually hanging around the other person's neck, with her face pressed into their chest.

An unfamiliar yet strangely familiar scent invaded Eva's nostrils.

She subconsciously wanted to look up, but the person simply swept her into their arms.

"Let's go!"

The cold and merciless tone entered Eva's ears, still carrying that sense of familiarity.

Before Eva could react, she was carried off and whisked away by the stranger, with her hand still hanging on their neck, not yet taken down.

The familiar yet strange sensation that occurred more than once led Eva to guess something, and she slowly lifted her head.

The first thing that caught her eye was a determined chin with stubble that looked hastily shaved, followed by a straight nose, cold and sharp brows and eyes, and neatly cut short hair.

When Eva finally saw the face of the other person, her heart began to pound wildly.

She had previously searched for photos on her phone and only found one from a distance, which wasn't even confirmed to be him, but at that time, she had a premonition that this person must have a profound connection with her. Although the photo was so distant that the facial features were unclear, the moment she saw this person's face clearly, she immediately confirmed it was the same person.

It was also... the very person she was looking for.

Adrian Blackwood...

After realizing who the person before her was, Eva's breaths became erratic.

Why was he here? Wasn't he unconscious? Had he woken up?

And how could he appear here so coincidentally? Could it be that the car that had been following her all night was his?

Eva's mind was on the brink of chaos. As the person carried her away with long strides, she couldn't help but blurt out, "Wait, wait a minute."

Hearing her voice, Adrian Blackwood finally looked down.

The instant their eyes met; Eva felt an indescribable feeling well up in her heart. Although the face before her remained handsome, it looked worn and haggard. "Don't talk just yet, I'm going to get you out of here first."

 

Chapter 503 Did He Mistreat You?

Not only was Adrian Blackwood there, but there was also a group of people following behind him. One of them was Jacob, who had an anxious expression on his face and looked at Eva to ask, "Ms. Hansen, is your leg injured?" Upon hearing this, Adrian Blackwood's gaze swept over her leg briefly before he lifted his head to look ahead again.

As he was carrying her, he had to watch the path, fearing that he might accidentally drop her.

"Let's not talk about this now; after we leave here, I will take you to see a doctor," he said.

With those words, he hugged her slender waist even tighter, and with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to press her into his embrace.

Eva told him several times to wait, but he seemed not to hear, continuing to stride forward while holding her.

It was as though he knew in advance that she would be here. The other road at the hotel was already set up, and no one attempted to stop them along the way. She was swiftly put into a car and, indeed, it was the black car that had been following them earlier.

However, when they came to this intersection, that car had turned to another corner. When did it come back around? How could it be so fast?

Once in the car, Adrian Blackwood coldly said, "Drive."

The car roared away, followed by a line of vehicles.

Eva, sitting in the seat, suddenly remembered that Jane and David were still back there and subconsciously turned her head to look behind.

Her shoulder tightened, and his icy breath rushed over her-Adrian Blackwood held her entirely in his arms.

"I'm glad you're alright."

Eva felt her chin resting on his shoulder and heard his voice, almost a whisper, resonating in her ear.

And his hands, like vines, were locked firmly around her.

It seemed as if he never intended to let go in this lifetime.

Eva inexplicably felt an indescribable feeling well up in her heart again.

Although she no longer retained any memories of him, the sensations of her body didn't lie.

Eva did not find his touch repulsive.

Unlike with Michael Cooper, even if he told her while she lost her memory that he was her fiancé, she would subconsciously resist his closeness and touch. But not with the man before her.

His breath, his embrace, and the warmth of his body all seemed to be something she yearned for.

A few seconds later, Eva slowly stretched out her hand to hug him back.

After embracing for who knows how long, Eva suddenly smelled a hint of blood. She wrinkled her nose, thinking she had smelled it wrong.

But the scent seemed to grow stronger and stronger; Eva realized something and had to push Adrian Blackwood away a bit.

At first, when she moved, the person in front of her held her tightly, but soon he seemed to realize something and abruptly let her go, then looked at her intently. "What's wrong? Did you hurt yourself somewhere?"

Finally, he let her go.

Eva shook her head. She was about to ask, but then she suddenly saw blood stains on his clothes and immediately reached out to check.

"Are you injured?"

However, before her hand could touch the wound on his front, Adrian Blackwood caught her wrist.

"It's nothing."

He curved the corners of his lips, which looked extremely alluring.

"It's an old injury, not a big deal."

Hearing this, Eva couldn't help but frown.

"An old injury? But it's bleeding."

Adrian Blackwood looked startled for a moment, instinctively raising his other hand towards his wound only to stop short before touching it, as if realizing something. Jacob, who was behind them, seemed to understand the situation and quickly handed Adrian Blackwood a folded handkerchief.

"Mr. Blackwood."

After accepting it, Adrian pressed the handkerchief against his wound.

Once he had applied pressure, Adrian then addressed Eva, "It's alright. I probably just tore it open by accident."

"Really?" Eva eyed him skeptically, "Are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm fine."

He said so, yet he still didn't let go of her wrist, as if afraid she would come closer to see for herself.

Eva tried to pull away with some displeasure, but he held fast to her hand.

Her eyebrows knitted together as she said, "Let go of me first."

"No."

Adrian Blackwood shook his head gently, his eyes softening under the blend of neon lights from outside the window and the moonlight.

"I've missed you, just hold on for a while longer."

Eva fell silent.

Upon hearing this, Jacob couldn't help but feel awkward and quietly turned his head away. He never expected Mr. Blackwood to act in such a way; not daring to let Ms. Hansen see his injury was one thing, but using such an excuse... However, Eva wasn't easily fooled. Although her heart did flutter when she heard him say he missed her, she was more concerned about his injury at the moment.

With this in mind, Eva struggled again, "Even if you miss me, you need to let me see your wound, or have it treated."

Whether it was because his wound was too deep or for some other reason, Adrian Blackwood wouldn't let go of her hand and didn't let her see the wound, instead, his gaze dropped.

"Do you have any injuries? Where does it hurt? And your leg..."

Earlier, when she got out of the car, she was in a wheelchair.

Eva paused, remembering her use of the wheelchair, thinking that he must have misunderstood something about her legs, and promptly explained, "My legs are fine; I've been using a wheelchair because I've been weak recently." "Weak?"

Hearing this description, Adrian Blackwood's eyes suddenly narrowed, "Did he mistreat you?"

Almost at the same instant he asked the question, his aura became fierce and dangerous.

Eva sensed it and felt somewhat helpless.

"He didn't mistreat me; it's my own issue."

"What happened?" He was still very tense.

Eva didn't answer but just looked at him quietly for a long time before saying, "I'm fine."

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood's brows furrowed.

Eva: "Didn't you also say you're fine? Since you won't let me see, then I won't tell you what's wrong with me."

Adrian Blackwood then realized that she was still upset about him not letting her see his wound. He pursed his lips, and, eventually, could only say, "After we get back, I'll have a doctor give you a thorough check-up." Eva was speechless.

It seemed that he truly wasn't going to let her see his wound. He had one hand holding onto her wrist, and the other was pressing on his injury.

Eva noticed that during their conversation, the handkerchief he had used was beginning to soak through with blood.

Such a large amount of blood yet he insisted he was fine?

Eva pursed her lips, slightly displeased, "Even if you don't want me to see your wound, shouldn't you at least have someone take care of it given how much it's bleeding?"

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood looked taken aback and hesitation flashed across his face.

"Or what? Do you plan on losing so much blood that you pass out? To make me feel guilty?"

Now that things had come to this point, Jacob quickly interjected, "Mr. Blackwood, Ms. Hansen is right. Even if you're afraid of worrying her, she already knows that you're hurt. Why not get the wound treated? We have a medical kit in the car." Adrian Blackwood was silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

 

Chapter 504 You Won't Be Taken Away from Me Again

Adrian Blackwood had intended for Jacob to tend to his wounds, but as soon as he brought over the medical kit, Eva took it from him.

Jacob glanced at Eva, then at Adrian Blackwood, and upon seeing Adrian nod, he obediently took his seat in the last row.

"Aren't you going to let me go?" Eva asked, looking at the hand Adrian Blackwood had clasped around her wrist.

Adrian Blackwood looked at the wrist in his grasp. It was so delicate it seemed like it might break with a single twist. His brow furrowed with concern; in such a short time, she had become so thin!

Adrian Blackwood felt an overwhelming sense of guilt and regret as he looked at Eva before him.

If he had known it would come to this, he should never have been so soft-hearted... he should not have...

Biting down on his back teeth, Adrian Blackwood slowly released his grip on her wrist.

After being released, Eva didn't say much. She withdrew her hand, opened the medical kit, and began searching for the supplies needed to treat Adrian's wounds. While she was busy with this, Adrian watched her silently, his eyes trailing over her.

In his urgency before, he hadn't noticed, but now he saw that her face had thinned, her cheekbones were more pronounced, and her face and lips were pale.

The more he looked, the tighter Adrian Blackwood's heart clenched, and the deeper his regret became.

Eva quickly found the necessary supplies. The medical kit didn't contain much, so she could only provide simple treatment.

She moved closer to him, and when she tried to remove the cloth from Adrian's hand, he subconsciously blocked her. Eva looked up at him.

He sighed, "Maybe it's better to let him do it."

He was referring to Jacob.

"Am I not good enough?" Eva challenged.

"I'm afraid I'll scare you."

Eva replied, "If you keep delaying, you might faint, and I will still be the one to treat you."

After a moment of silence, Adrian Blackwood moved his hand away and began undoing the buttons on his shirt.

This wound was a fresh one, in a different place from the previous injuries, and it had nearly cost him his life...

When he woke up, it was because of this wound that the doctors wouldn't allow him to leave, but there was no stopping him.

As expected, after coming out, he couldn't control the bleeding from the wound and had to stop the bleeding all the way.

Now, Adrian Blackwood's lips were also turning a concerning shade.

Eva quietly and silently treated his wound, and it was only after some time that she finally looked up.

"It's done, but it's just a simple treatment, and I'm not a professional. Where are we heading next? When will we arrive? Have a doctor treat you then."

"We're going to the airport now," Adrian Blackwood replied.

After hearing this, Eva looked up in surprise.

"The airport?"

"Yes, I'm taking you back to our country."

After rescuing her last time, they had been delayed abroad, which led to some subsequent events. This time he planned to take her back to their home country directly. As for Michael Cooper...

Since he had disregarded all past affections, the wound Adrian carried would be considered repayment; from now on, there would be no more good will between them.

As for his fate... Adrian Blackwood's eyes deepened as he pulled Eva closer.

"This time, he won't be able to take you away from me again."

Going to the airport?

Eva wasn't too keen on the idea, considering the severity of his injury. Would there be someone to treat his wounds if they flew? And it would take a long time to fly back to their country, wouldn't it? What if his wound worsened during that time?

Eva's brows were tightly furrowed.

"Are you sure you don't want to get your wound taken care of before we leave?"

"I'm sure."

"But..."

"Don't worry, I will handle it."

How could he possibly let anything happen to his own body? Although he wanted to save her, he had to ensure his own safety first; otherwise, who would protect her?

Eva didn't know at first how he would handle it, but after arriving at the airport, she found out that he had called a doctor to wait at the airport in advance. As soon as they arrived, the doctor began treating his wound. Seeing this, Eva finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, having been tense all night, this relief brought on a complete loss of strength throughout her body.

So, after seeing Adrian Blackwood receiving treatment, her vision darkened, and she collapsed to the side.

After that, she knew nothing about what happened next.

"How is she? When will she wake up?"

"Malnutrition? Exhaustion?"

Beep, beep, beep-

Various sounds reached her ears, and then Eva felt a pain on her hand.

"There are no other major issues and no external injuries on her body. She just needs to rest well after she wakes up."

After that, Eva heard many voices, sometimes clear, sometimes distant, until eventually, she couldn't hear anything at all.

For a long time, she fell into a prolonged darkness.

When she regained consciousness, she had no idea how much time had passed. It was daytime when she awoke, and after sleeping for an unknown period, she only felt that her head and body were heavy. By her bedside, someone was lying down.

It was Adrian Blackwood, asleep at the side of her bed.

She moved slightly, which woke him up.

Adrian Blackwood saw that she was awake and immediately stood up.

"Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

Looking at him as he approached, Eva blinked gently and shook her head.

"I'm okay, no discomfort."

Close by, Eva could see the red blood vessels in his eyes, indicating extreme fatigue, and she could faintly sense his breath as he drew near.

"Really? No discomfort?" He seemed not quite convinced and didn't move away. He stayed so close that his nose was almost touching hers.

Eva felt nervous, and her face heated up. She moved instinctively, but the person in front of her moved as well, and his lips pressed against hers. Eva's breathing stiffened instantly.

Adrian Blackwood just stayed there, without any further movement as his eyes filled with deep affection.

After a while, Eva couldn't bear the atmosphere and turned her face away.

Adrian Blackwood paused, pressed his lips together, and moved back a bit.

"Are you thirsty? Would you like some water?" His voice sounded a bit hoarse.

Eva seriously considered and felt a bit thirsty, so she nodded.

"Okay."

He then got up to pour water for her. Eva felt like she could breathe more easily since his presence was no longer enveloping her.

After a while, Adrian Blackwood came back with a half glass of water.

He helped her sit up and carefully placed a pillow behind her. Eva wanted to drink by herself, but he insisted on helping her.

With no other choice, Eva sipped the water from the glass in his hand.

While she drank, Adrian Blackwood watched her, causing her face to grow warm. To ease the embarrassment, Eva looked for a topic of conversation. "Was the elevator malfunction your doing?"

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood's gaze softened a bit.

"How did you know?"

 

 

Chapter 505 You Carried Me

How did she know?

Perhaps it was because she had noticed a car following them while they were on the road, even though the car eventually drove off.

But later, when they were leaving the hotel, they got into the exact car she saw, and piecing together what happened before and after, she probably figured out that it was their doing. "That man on the phone in the elevator, was he also one of your people?"

Adrian Blackwood saw that she stopped drinking and reached out to wipe the water from the corner of her mouth, nodding while he did so, "Yes, he's one of ours."

No wonder, Eva felt it was odd when there were so few people waiting for the elevator. There was no way the elevator of such a huge hotel could be so deserted. And just when she felt puzzled, a man arrived.

It was too coincidental that the elevator malfunctioned after climbing just two floors, and then, coincidentally, he made a call, and Adrian Blackwood arrived.

All of this could only mean that it was a setup by their people.

The fact that she stopped drinking and could still talk clearly about the situation at the time, pleased Adrian Blackwood a great deal.

When she was unconscious, the doctor indicated that she had no visible wounds. As for other issues, they would have to wait until she woke up.

For example, they could only find out if her brain was injured, after she woke up and they talked to her. If her thought process was logical, it would mean there were no issues. Fortunately, the Eva he found, aside from being malnourished, had no other problems.

However, Adrian Blackwood's smile did not last long before he saw Eva look up and around, then ask, "Where is this?"

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood paused and looked up at her.

"What?"

His tone changed, and Eva furrowed her brows lightly. Was there something wrong with what she said?

Thinking this, Eva looked around again and asked softly, "I mean, where is this place?"

Initially, Adrian Blackwood's smile only faded a bit because of her question, but now, after seeing her looking around again and asking the same question, his smile disappeared completely. This place was where they lived. After he woke up, he heard that Eva had been living here with the children, so he brought her back, hoping she could also see the children.

But his father told him that his mother had taken the two children to the countryside to see their grandmother, so Adrian Blackwood placed her here first, to wait until she woke up.

Now she was awake, but she seemed not to recognize the place?

Thinking of this, Adrian Blackwood's breathing became a bit rapid, but he didn't show it and instead looked at her tentatively, "Have you forgotten your own home?" Upon hearing this, Eva's face remained expressionless, and she just gave him a nod of understanding.

"I see."

After that, as if she remembered something, she asked urgently, "Right, the girl and the man who came out with me after you rescued me, where are they?"

Jane was completely unaware of their situation; she was just an ordinary working girl, and as for David, he had been helping her in secret.

If he hadn't told her that she had two children, giving her the will to live, she probably wouldn't have gone out today.

And if she hadn't gone out, Adrian Blackwood might not have had the chance to rescue her, right?

Seeing her anxious look, as if she was very concerned about the two people, he explained, "Our people were only responsible for rescuing you. They wouldn't trouble those two. As for their current situation and whereabouts, we're not sure." Eva breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as they weren't in any trouble, it was fine. Once they left, Jane, who was outside the elevator, could help David, who was inside, so the two should be alright. She just didn't know if Michael Cooper would blame them. "Don't worry, David saved you before. I'm not that ungrateful."

Hearing this, Eva felt somewhat moved, "So, he had saved me before?"

No wonder she felt different when she saw David the first time.

Indeed, even without memories, the body's reactions were without lies.

Her statement made Adrian Blackwood's brow furrow slightly, and he narrowed his eyes to size her up. "You don't remember this?" He asked.

It was only when he asked that Eva realized something.

Adrian Blackwood probably didn't know about her amnesia since she had recognized him when she saw him.

As she pondered whether to tell Adrian Blackwood about her memory loss, she heard him ask, "Your memory... what happened to it? Did you hurt yourself somewhere?"

Eva nodded without hiding anything.

"Yes."

Even though he had suspected it, hearing her admit it still felt like a stab to Adrian Blackwood's heart.

"What happened? Did you lose all your memories?"

Adrian Blackwood's expression turned grim, "No, that can't be right. If you lost all your memories, then how did you recognize me?"

"I searched for your photo on my phone," said Eva. "And David told me about you."

To Adrian Blackwood, this sounded almost like a joke.

"What?"

He looked at Eva, almost in disbelief. The Eva who had come back with him had forgotten him? And she only recognized him because David had told her about him, and she had seen his photo?

"It wasn't easy to find your picture; you seem to do a good job keeping a low profile. I only found a distant one. I couldn't even make out your features clearly."

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood felt even more suffocated.

So, she had lost her memory a while ago, and when he went to rescue her, she didn't remember him. She just followed him because of a picture?

With this thought, Adrian Blackwood clenched his jaw tight, "You couldn't even see my features clearly, and you just went with me? Weren't you afraid of encountering someone with bad intentions?" Eva was taken aback by his quasi-accusatory tone and then said, "I didn't go with you, you carried me."

Adrian Blackwood was at a loss for words.

His response caught in his throat, and after a moment he managed to say, "So if anyone tried to carry you off, you would just let them?"

"Of course not," Eva denied immediately without even thinking.

Hearing her denial, Adrian Blackwood finally felt a bit more at ease.

"That photo, although I couldn't see your features clearly, the moment you appeared, I just felt..."

She paused here, seemingly searching for the right adjective.

Adrian Blackwood grew impatient, "Felt what?"

"Um... anyway, when you appeared, I just knew it was you. You felt different from everyone else."

Her earnest feedback created a throbbing pain in Adrian Blackwood's chest, and he pulled her into his loving embrace.

"Next time, besides me, even if you have a feeling, you can't just trust anyone."

Once in his embrace, Eva smelled a fresh, cold scent mixed with the faint smell of medicine.

Thinking of something, she furrowed her brows and said, "Right, weren't you seriously injured and unconscious? How come you just suddenly appeared out of nowhere?"

 

 

Chapter 506 Have I Let You Down?

At that time, because he was so seriously injured, she was worried that Michael Cooper wouldn't treat him and that without timely treatment, he might never wake up or could suffer some serious aftereffects. That was why she had an

argument with Michael Cooper, and only after that did, she finally persuade Michael Cooper to release him.

While thinking of this, Eva also remembered the agreement she had with Michael Cooper. It was because she had volunteered to stay that Michael Cooper agreed to let Adrian Blackwood go. Now... she hadn't yet clarified things with Michael Cooper, and just...

Considering that Michael Cooper might have been waiting on the top floor for nothing, and not knowing what exactly he wanted to say to her, she had a sneaking suspicion that he might have wanted to say goodbye, but that was just her intuition...

With this in mind, Eva asked, "How long have I been unconscious?"

"Why do you ask?"

"I want to know how long I've been gone."

"Just a day."

Eva pursed her lips. A day's time? Who knew what might have changed there?

Seeing her deep in thought, Adrian Blackwood, although not entirely clear on what she was pondering, could see that her mood was not great. "What's wrong?"

Eva shook her head.

"Nothing."

She said it was nothing, but she was still lost in her own thoughts.

After seeing her like this, Adrian Blackwood took the initiative to ask, "Why did you lose your memory? Do you remember?"

This question made Eva somewhat bewildered, and she suddenly realized that she had never asked herself how she lost her memory.

"I... I'm not sure, but when I woke up, it seemed like I had a head injury."

Adrian Blackwood's gaze immediately went to her forehead. He meticulously checked for wounds and then checked the back of her head too. "Is it injured at the back?"

"It seems so."

After Adrian Blackwood checked for a while, he fell silent for a moment.

"Let's do a comprehensive check-up later. I won't be at ease until I'm sure you're okay."

Upon hearing him suggest a check-up, Eva remembered something, "You're only concerned about my check-up, but what about you?"

"What?"

"If I remember correctly, I went there originally to make a trade with him, to stay in exchange for your departure."

Adrian Blackwood furrowed his brows, once again blaming his own soft-heartedness. If he hadn't been soft-hearted at the beginning, he wouldn't have been injured or fallen unconscious.

If he hadn't fallen unconscious, she wouldn't have needed to exchange herself for his departure.

As a man, he hadn't protected his woman well and had even put her in danger. The blame was all on him.

"I heard from David that you were very badly injured when you left and that you were unconscious?"

This was the main point Eva wanted to address, "When did you wake up? Are there injuries on your body besides that one?"

Adrian Blackwood pursed his thin lips, not responding.

"Adrian?"

Only then did he look at her.

"Not long ago."

"Did you come to find me as soon as you woke up?"

Although he didn't want to tell her, it was obviously something he couldn't hide, so he had to admit it.

"Yes."

When he finally came to and learned that he was back in his home country, the first thing he did was tell Jacob to arrange a flight abroad, and with his father's help, he easily found Eva and took her away.

Her delicate brows furrowed upon his admission, Eva knew David wouldn't lie to her. Moreover, if he had only regained consciousness after returning to their home country, logically speaking, it meant his injuries were severe. Otherwise, he wouldn't have remained unconscious for so long...

But as soon as he woke up, he did all this to get her back... No wonder the wound tore so badly when he carried her.

"Are you okay?" Eva stared at him, "Did the doctor approve you doing something so dangerous as soon as you woke up?"

Her concern naturally put Adrian Blackwood in a good mood, and his lips curved into a slight smile.

"Of course, I consulted with the doctor before leaving, and they agreed."

Eva paused, her expression somewhat speechless.

"Do you think I have amnesia or dementia?"

Adrian Blackwood was once again at a loss for words.

"You try to fool me with that kind of talk? Do you find that amusing?"

His expression suddenly became a little tense, "Are you angry?" Eva turned her head away.

"I'm sorry, I just didn't want to worry you. Did what I said upset you?"

After noticing his voice tense up, Eva felt a bit reluctant to be harsh.

Although he had run out without considering his health, he had done it to save her, so it wasn't her place to be angry with him.

With this in mind, Eva slowly turned her head back.

"Actually, you should also know that even if I'm angry with you, I have a reason."

"I know."

A loving warmth appeared in Adrian Blackwood's eyes, and he moved closer to her, reaching out to embrace her, his movements affectionate and natural.

Eva saw this, and although her heart skipped a beat, she didn't resist and leaned into his embrace as if boneless.

"I know everything, even if you're angry with me, it's because you're worried about me."

As she drew close, his scent dominantly enveloped her, a feeling that reassured her, and she unconsciously reached up to cling to his shoulders, her hands weakly hanging around his neck.

This gesture touched Adrian Blackwood, and he lowered his gaze, leaning in to cover her.

Just at that moment, footsteps came from the doorway, and Eva's body stiffened, instinctively letting go and pushing Adrian Blackwood away, then lying back under the covers.

Adrian Blackwood was abruptly halted mid-motion.

When Jacob entered, he was somewhat confused, "Mr. Blackwood, what are you doing sitting like that? Has Ms. Hansen woken up?"

Tucking herself into the covers, Eva felt a bit embarrassed when her name was called, and slowly raised her hand from under the covers, "Are you looking for me?"

"Ms. Hansen, you're awake?"

Jacob was overjoyed to see her awake, "That's great! I was wondering when you would wake up, Ms. Hansen. Are you feeling alright? The doctor said that if you felt uncomfortable after waking up, you should tell us and we would do a thorough check-up."

"No, I'm quite well."

Adrian Blackwood, who had remained in his original position, chose this moment to look at Jacob and say, "Her memory seems to be a bit off. Please inform the doctor, and then ask what specific examinations and treatments are needed." Jacob, who had been happy, was suddenly taken aback when he heard Adrian Blackwood's words, and he froze on the spot.

"Memory problems? What... what do you mean?"

Jacob looked at Adrian Blackwood in shock, noticing his pursed lips and unhappy expression, and guessed what might be happening. He reluctantly turned to Eva.

"Ms. Hansen, do you remember who I am?"

As expected, under his shocked gaze, Eva shook her head.

Jacob was speechless.

He finally couldn't help but curse Michael Cooper in his heart. What on earth was going on? How could Ms. Hansen have amnesia in just a few days?

 

Chapter 507 Still Can't Bear to See Him Get into Trouble

After cursing Michael Cooper in his mind, Jacob quickly said, "I'm going to find the doctor," and then he turned and left the room.

Eva thought he had left for good, but in less than a minute, Jacob came back. This time, however, he didn't enter the room but stood at the door and called out to Adrian Blackwood. Adrian Blackwood turned around, saw the hesitation on Jacob's face, and said to Eva, "I'll be right back," before stepping out of the room.

Eva nodded from within the covers.

Once Adrian Blackwood was out, Jacob signaled for him to talk a bit further away from the room.

This action made Adrian Blackwood frown.

"What's the matter? Why do we need to talk so far away?"

Hearing this, Jacob glanced behind Adrian Blackwood and then whispered, "Mr. Blackwood, perhaps we should talk further away? If we speak here, Ms. Hansen might overhear us." Adrian Blackwood grew impatient.

He had finally brought her back, and now he was being asked to keep his distance. What if something happened in the meantime? Who would compensate him for that?

With this thought, his expression turned colder. "If you don't want her to hear, then lower your voice. If that doesn't work, then just text me."

Jacob had wanted to persuade him further, but after noticing Adrian Blackwood's darkening expression, he didn't dare say more and instead whispered, "Mr. Blackwood, you've been with Ms. Hansen for quite some time. When Ms. Hansen was unconscious, it was fine, but now that she's awake, shouldn't you have your wounds treated again? The doctor has been waiting. He's concerned that your injuries might get infected and cause other issues."

Adrian Blackwood had completely forgotten about his own injuries, so he was taken aback when Jacob mentioned them. After a moment, he said gravely, "I know. I'll go later."

Jacob didn't believe him.

"Mr. Blackwood, you've said that several times and have still never gone. Your doctor said if you don't find an opportunity to go, he will come here himself." Adrian Blackwood fell silent.

"So, let Ms. Hansen watch you get treated, or go find the doctor yourself. Please choose one, Mr. Blackwood."

After a moment, Adrian Blackwood said, "Call her doctor over first."

Understanding his intention, Jacob nodded and went to fetch the doctor.

After he left, Adrian Blackwood returned to Eva's bedside and found her still hiding under the covers, with only her head showing, which he found somewhat amusing. He helped her sit up, and Eva asked, "What were you whispering about just now? Is there something I don't know?"

"It's nothing, not a big deal. Just lie down and rest."

But Eva didn't give up and looked at him with furrowed brows, "Is there a problem with your injury?"

Adrian Blackwood paused when he heard this. He was surprised by her sensitivity.

Indeed, his Eva was always smart. She could guess some things without him having to say anything.

"What are you thinking?"

Adrian Blackwood tapped her nose, "If there was really something wrong with me, could I still sit here talking to you? Could I have brought you back from abroad?"

Eva shook her head, "It's not the same. Because you are injured, even if you were fine before, you might be pushing yourself to the limit now. I remember before I fainted, didn't the doctor treat you once?" "Yes, the doctor treated me then; otherwise, how could I be sitting here, fine as a fiddle? So don't worry, I need to protect you, so how could I dare to let anything happen to me?" With that said, Eva no longer doubted him.

However, she was still a bit worried about the situation with Michael Cooper and couldn't help but ask, "That... after I left, what happened with Michael Cooper and his side of things?" Adrian Blackwood's face lost some of its joy after hearing her bring up Micheal Cooper.

"Why are you asking about him? Are you worried about him?"

The sourness in his tone was clear to Eva, and she felt a bit helpless. She no longer remembered the past, but she could still sense that Adrian Blackwood had a very possessive personality. Her bringing up Michael Cooper probably did make him unhappy, but there was no helping it. There were some things that hadn't been resolved, and she couldn't just not mention them. "It's not that I'm worried, I just want to know how you plan to resolve the subsequent matters?"

"It seems that even if you have lost your memory, you still can't bear to see him get into trouble."

Adrian Blackwood now spoke with a venomous sting in his tone.

Eva didn't know how to respond.

"Eva, I can forget about my injuries, but I cannot ignore the injuries and the pain you have suffered."

In front of Eva, Adrian Blackwood's words were relatively gentle, but Eva still heard a hint of ruthlessness in his tone.

Her lips moved. She wanted to say something, but then footsteps were heard from outside, and Jacob came in with the doctor.

"Mr. Blackwood, Ms. Hansen, the doctor is here."

In an instant, Adrian Blackwood returned to his usual demeanor, gently stroking the back of Eva's head, "Be good, you just focus on your check-up, I'll step out for a bit and come back after you're done." Eva guessed what he was going to do and nodded her head.

"Okay."

Before Adrian Blackwood left, he instructed Jacob to stay there, to which Jacob responded, "Don't worry, I would give my life before letting anything happen to Ms. Hansen."

He sounded quite convincing, and Adrian Blackwood didn't doubt him, especially since Jacob had contributed the most effort and had been running around relentlessly during this chaotic time. Adrian Blackwood nodded, "I'll give you a bonus later."

"Thank you, Mr. Blackwood."

After Adrian Blackwood left, Jacob personally went in to keep watch.

During the examination, the doctor asked Eva various questions. She answered everything he asked with great cooperation.

So, by the later stages, the doctor didn't have any more questions to ask. Eva, looking at Jacob standing by the side, seemed to ask casually, "You..."

She hesitated, but Jacob immediately understood what she was getting at and quickly replied, "Ms. Hansen, you can just call me Jacob." "Jacob..."

She nodded and then asked, "Is Adrian seriously injured?"

"Uh..."

Eva's sudden question caught Jacob off guard, and before he could think of how to respond, Eva added, "Did he go to treat his wounds?"

Jacob finally regained his composure.

"Yes, Mr. Blackwood has been with you since you lost consciousness, never leaving your side. His doctor called for him several times, but he insisted on staying with you." As expected.

A touch of distress flashed through Eva's eyes.

"Did he come to save me while also forcing himself to bear with his injuries?"

Although Jacob did not want to worry Eva, he could not bear the thought of Adrian Blackwood's sacrifices going unnoticed, so he nodded emphatically. "Yes!"

 

Chapter 508 Is It That Hard to Answer?

"Mr. Blackwood was severely injured when he was brought back. Apart from the external injuries he suffered, the doctors spent a long time trying to save him and deal with his internal injuries. Originally, after he woke up, he was supposed to

be under observation for another forty-eight hours."

Jacob said this as his eyes helplessly dropped.

"But none of us could stop him."

He didn't dare mention how Adrian Blackwood's eyes were bloodshot at the time, looking as if he would fight anyone who tried to stop him, giving the impression that he would rather die than not go to save her.

Compared to the two outcomes, they could only choose the one that seemed to have hope.

In the end, they had no choice but to let him do as he pleased.

Hearing this, what else was there for Eva not to understand? His claims of being okay were false; it was just that no one could stop him.

No wonder he had such a strong smell of blood on him at the time.

Thinking of something else, Eva quickly asked, "You just mentioned internal injuries? What internal injuries does he have? Are there any lasting effects?"

This had been her concern all along.

Jacob could only say, "Ms. Hansen, please rest assured. Your amnesia is much more serious than Mr. Blackwood's condition. Although Mr. Blackwood took a risk to save you, he has now gone to see the doctor for a diagnosis, and I believe he will definitely be alright."

However, Eva did not seem to be entirely reassured.

Seeing this, Jacob had no choice but to say, "Ms. Hansen, if you are worried..."

He intended to say, if you're worried, why not wait for Mr. Blackwood to come back? When you finally see with your own eyes that he's fine, wouldn't that put your mind at ease?

But Eva misunderstood his intention and, without waiting for him to finish, directly said, "Then, may I go and see him?"

Jacob was taken aback, "Ah, this..."

Eva looked at the doctor, "Doctor, is my examination done?"

The doctor, who quite liked this cooperative and soft-spoken girl, smiled and said, "Just another fifteen minutes or so. If Mr. Blackwood hasn't returned by then, Ms. Hansen, you can go and look for him." "Thank you."

So Eva obediently went through the rest of the examination.

It was only fifteen minutes more, and Adrian Blackwood had been with her for so long. He probably wouldn't be back for a while, right?

Jacob didn't expect such a development either, but on second thought, maybe it would be good for Ms. Hansen to go. Seeing firsthand how Mr. Blackwood was seriously injured but still risked his life to save her might even improve their relationship.

With this thought, he felt relieved.

About fifteen minutes later, Eva's examination was completed.

"Not bad, you were very cooperative."

Since he was the Blackwood family's private doctor, he thought it best to compliment Eva at the end of the examination.

Some results were known on the spot, while others would take a little longer. Eva was not in a hurry. After tidying herself up, she was ready to go find Adrian Blackwood.

But her plans were thwarted. She had just gotten up and had barely reached the door when Adrian Blackwood returned.

Adrian Blackwood's brows immediately furrowed when he saw her foot touch the floor.

"Why are you out of bed? Is the examination done?"

As he spoke, he walked over to her and slid his hand under her arm. Before Eva could react to what he was doing, she was lifted into his arms.

She let out a surprised cry, and instinctively wrapped her hands around his neck, as he carried her back to the bed.

The doctor and Jacob had already tactfully exited the room.

With only the two of them left in the room, Eva couldn't help but say, "Don't just pick me up all the time."

"Why?"

Having not seen her for so long, he didn't realize how much he missed her, and given the circumstances, Adrian Blackwood wished he could hold her and have her in his arms all the time. It seemed that only by doing so could he make up for the sense of loss, guilt, anxiety, and unease in his heart.

"You're injured, aren't you? Your wounds might open up again if you hold me like that."

"They won't. How much do you think you weigh?"

"Are you sure?" Eva recalled briefly, "Then how come when you were abroad a few days ago, your wound bled so much? Wasn't it because it opened up while you were holding me?" "That was different; the wound had already opened up on its own."

Adrian Blackwood denied it without hesitation, not wanting Eva to feel that holding her was what aggravated his injury.

Eva looked at him intently, "So what you mean is, when your wound opened up, you didn't treat it right away."

Adrian Blackwood was taken aback, feeling as though he had fallen right into her trap.

He could only feign ignorance, "What?"

But Eva seemed to skip over this topic with her next question.

"Were you in that black car that was following us?"

It was a simple question, but at that moment, Adrian Blackwood couldn't help but want to stop and think carefully about whether he should answer.

"What's wrong?" Upon seeing him deep in thought, Eva leaned in closer, "Is it that hard to answer whether you were in the car or not?"

Even when his wound was so painful that he felt dizzy, Adrian Blackwood didn't feel as troubled as he did now. He found it hard to speak while facing Eva's questioning gaze. "Adrian?"

She leaned in close, causing her scent to envelop him, and while looking at Eva, Adrian Blackwood unexpectedly found himself entertaining some inappropriate thoughts. He had felt this way before, but it had been interrupted by Jacob's sudden appearance.

Although he was somewhat resentful towards Jacob, Adrian Blackwood was also grateful for his arrival, considering that Eva must still be feeling unwell, while he was preoccupied with these thoughts. With this in mind, Adrian Blackwood suppressed the emotions churning inside him and turned his head away.

"Nothing, I'm just wondering how you have so much energy. Was there nothing wrong with your check-up?" "Don't change the subject. Were you in that car or not?"

It seemed he couldn't avoid the topic.

"I was."

"You were in the car with us for such a long time, and even though you had the chance, you didn't treat your wound?"

Indeed, she had come to confront him.

Adrian Blackwood's lips curved into a slight smile, "Starting to worry about me again? It's all in the past, and no matter what, I'm fine now. I'm sitting right in front of you, isn't that good enough?" "So you think just because you got lucky this time, you might be fine the next time too, huh?"

The smile on Adrian Blackwood's lips stiffened slightly.

"Of course, that's not what I mean."

"You don't seem to have any remorse; otherwise, you wouldn't have waited until I woke up to treat your wound. What good is it to keep vigil over me with those injuries?"

Eva could feel the reproach in her words as she spoke, and she guessed that Adrian Blackwood might feel saddened and disappointed because of what she said.

After all, he had gone to great lengths to save her, even nearly losing his life, and yet she was still criticizing him?

 

Chapter 509 Why Is She in Such a State?

Eva didn't know what her personality was like before her amnesia or how she would have dealt with such a situation, but she knew that right now, she couldn't help but want to speak out against him. Now, it seemed like there was no problem, and everyone was smiling and happy.

But what if?

What if the unthinkable happened?

Adrian Blackwood also realized the seriousness of the issue. Knowing that she had just woken up and that her emotions might be heightened, he decided not to argue any further and quickly apologized to her. "It's my fault, I repent, and promise there won't be a next time. Please don't be mad at me, okay?"

Eva had thought he would continue to argue, but she didn't expect him to apologize so quickly.

So, she looked at him somewhat suspiciously, "You apologized a bit too quickly. Are you sincere, or are you just saying this to avoid making me angry? Will there be another time when you will do the same thing?" "I promise, there won't be a next time."

He guaranteed that he wouldn't let her be taken away by someone else again, which naturally meant there wouldn't be a next time. This way, he wasn't deceiving her.

He had admitted his fault and apologized, and he had given her his assurance. If Eva were to pursue the matter further at this point, it would seem like she was being unreasonable.

Eva decided it didn't feel right to say anything more.

"Have you been feeling uncomfortable anywhere since you woke up?" Seeing that she seemed to have calmed down, Adrian Blackwood took the initiative to ask.

Eva shook her head, "No."

She had wanted to ask about Michael Cooper, but remembering how Adrian Blackwood's expression turned ugly when she casually mentioned it before, she suppressed the thought and brought up another matter. "By the way, there's something I want to ask you."

Indeed, her opening remark caused the pleasure in Adrian Blackwood's brow to fade a bit, and his tone became a bit more subdued.

"What do you want to ask?"

Seeing his reaction, Eva knew he was thinking about that matter again and felt somewhat helpless. "What are you thinking about? David mentioned earlier that I have two children. I was wondering where they are now?" Adrian Blackwood had not expected her to bring this up. He thought she wouldn't remember and was truly taken aback.

He paused for a moment, and the harshness that had appeared in his expression disappeared completely and was replaced by a tender softness.

"Don't worry, our father has already called and asked; they've gone to the countryside with our mother."

Eva had no recollection of what the countryside meant, but hearing that they were with their grandmother meant she didn't need to worry.

"So, does that mean I can't see them now?"

She was actually quite curious about these two little kids. Eva felt like losing her memory at this time was not an unfortunate event but rather a kind of blessing.

Because it made her full of curiosity about her own children. What will their faces, noses, and mouths look like? When they speak, will their expressions and tones be the same as the ones she dreamed of in her dreams? The more she thought about it, the more Eva yearned to see them.

At that moment, Adrian Blackwood asked, "Do you want to see them?"

Upon hearing this, Eva lifted her gaze towards him. Before she could speak, he continued, "Once the medical report comes out and if there's nothing wrong, I'll take you there."

A look of joy quickly appeared on Eva's face.

"Really? Then I can see them?"

"Yes, but we need to make sure the medical report is clear. If there's an issue, you'll need to stay for treatment."

Eva naturally agreed without hesitation.

"Of course, that's fine. But what about your injuries? Maybe we should wait until you're healed."

"My injuries are not serious. Regular dressing changes and rest will suffice. It won't affect traveling. Besides, I won't have to carry you this time."

His last remark was clearly in jest, prompting Eva to glare at him, "You still have the nerve to say that?"

"Alright, do you feel any discomfort? Shall we eat something first and look at the reports later?"

"Okay."

Eva also felt a bit hungry by then.

Soon, Adrian Blackwood had food prepared for her. He didn't know about Eva's recent loss of appetite, but since she had just woken up, he made sure the food was soft and easy to digest.

Eva didn't want him to notice, as her will to live and desire to eat had returned. She just needed some days to recover, and telling him would only cause him unnecessary worry.

So, Eva ate very carefully, afraid that eating too much might upset her stomach.

When she felt slightly full, Eva restrained herself and put down her spoon.

Adrian Blackwood immediately reached out to take the bowl.

"Have you had enough?"

Eva nodded.

"Yes, maybe because I just woke up, I don't have much of an appetite. I'll eat more next time."

Adrian didn't find anything amiss and nodded. He then asked the attendants to clean up the dishes.

After Eva's medical results came out, the doctor told Adrian Blackwood that she was fine, and there was no treatment for her memory loss; they could only wait for her to recover on her own. The doctor also informed Adrian Blackwood that Eva was a bit malnourished.

After hearing this, Adrian Blackwood's grip on the report tightened. He remembered Eva's wrists, which were already delicate, had become even thinner since her return.

Malnourished?

How long had it been? Adrian Blackwood could hardly imagine what she had suffered during this time, with both memory loss and malnutrition.

Adrian Blackwood couldn't help but clench his fists and grit his teeth.

Michael Cooper, that bastard, didn't he claim to like her?

Why would he let her reach such a state?

If he had arrived any later, would something terrible have happened to his Eva?

When Adrian Blackwood returned to Eva, his frustrations had vanished and were replaced by a gentle demeanor as he helped her into her coat. "The car is ready downstairs," he said to her. "Do you have anything else to pack?" "Um, I don't think I have anything to pack."

It was unclear whether she didn't have anything she needed, or if her memory issues prevented her from knowing what to bring. It was only the attendants that had helped pack some daily necessities for her.

After seeing her somewhat bewildered look, Adrian Blackwood simply said, "No worries, the countryside has developed quite nicely anyway. We can buy whatever you need when we get there." Eva nodded in agreement.

"Alright."

Afterward, Adrian Blackwood took her by her slender wrist, and as it rested in his palm, it reminded him once again of her malnourishment, stoking a burning rage within him. Michael Cooper...

"By the way, I know you might get angry, but I still want to ask if you don't need to handle the matter with Michael Cooper personally when you accompany me to the countryside?"

The question came just as his anger was flaring, but Adrian Blackwood managed a soft smile and said gently, "Don't worry, I've delegated the matter to someone else. He will handle it 'appropriately'." Eva was taken aback.

She couldn't tell if it was her imagination, but when she heard the word "appropriately," it seemed as though Adrian Blackwood had clenched his teeth.

 

Chapter 510 Do You Want to Regain Your Memory?

Considering his own experiences and what had happened to him, it was normal for him to be angry.

"You should stop concerning yourself with this matter. You've lost your memory now, so just focus on healing," he said.

"But..." Eva hesitated.

"Do you not trust me to handle it?"

"That's not it..." Eva looked at Adrian Blackwood's handsome face. She had more to say, but the look in Adrian Blackwood's eyes made her swallow her words.

Never mind, she thought. Although she had lost her memory, he was the person she had chosen. She would let him deal with it.

What Michael Cooper did was wrong, and if it was wrong, it needed to be corrected.

She said nothing more and leaned back, intending to rest against the seat. But upon seeing her lean back, Adrian Blackwood extended his hand and drew her into his embrace. Thus, Eva ended up resting against his chest involuntarily.

"Rest for a while," he said.

The scent of him was reassuring, and Eva felt at ease. She didn't resist and even wrapped her arms around his lean waist, leaning fully into his embrace.

Adrian Blackwood paused, unconsciously tightening his hold on her as if to make the feeling of regaining what he had lost seem more real.

At first, the road was smooth, but as they went deeper into the countryside, it became rugged and bumpy. The road was next to a mountain, without any cameras, and there was even the danger of falling rocks. The driver, an experienced one, quickly moved past this section.

After they had gone some distance, Eva frowned, "That part of the road looked a bit scary."

Adrian Blackwood, holding the person in his arms, didn't speak. He was busy calming his breath.

During the bumps, she had been jostling in his arms. At first, it was fine, he was busy protecting her and had no time to think of anything else.

But later, as the jostling became more frequent, Adrian Blackwood's breathing became disordered.

After calming himself for a while, he said in a hoarse voice, "I'll have someone come to fix the road tomorrow."

Fixing the road was a big expense, Eva thought.

But listening to his tone, which spoke of vast wealth, she guessed he wasn't short on money.

That being said, was the father of her two little kids very wealthy?

Eva felt very satisfied with that.

Thinking this, Eva held Adrian Blackwood's waist even tighter.

Adrian Blackwood tensed up.

The emotions he had just calmed flared up again.

He could only let his hand glide over Eva's back as his long fingers entwined a few strands of her hair.

Eventually, Eva fell asleep in his arms. When he realized it, the hand that had been wrapped around his waist had loosened. Adrian Blackwood caught her hand and placed it inside his coat, warming it with one hand while holding her with the other.

The temperature in the car was high. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable, and the two seemed to return to the sweetest time in their relationship.

Originally, Adrian Blackwood had been very concerned about her memory loss.

But now, after tasting this sweetness, he felt that memory loss might be a good thing for Eva.

If it had been before... she might not have been so intimate with him.

Even if they had reconciled, some barriers were difficult to break down, and it would certainly take a long time for him to mend their relationship.

But not like now, where she approached and touched him based solely on her instincts.

After some time, the car finally stopped. The driver in front didn't dare to look back and instead sat respectfully, saying, "Mr. Blackwood, we've arrived."

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood looked outside, then at Eva in his arms, and said in a low voice, "Let her sleep a little longer. Park the car on the side of the road." The driver nodded, "Yes, sir."

The car came to a stop at a secluded spot, and passersby frequently gave it curious glances, occasionally pausing to take a closer look, wondering to themselves. "People in our village have been seeing a lot of luxury cars lately, haven't they?"

"I heard they all belong to the Lynn family. The one that came a few days ago was Lynn's daughter; she brought her son to visit the elderly. Those two kids, oh, they look so lovely and fair, and their cheeks looked so tender." "Yeah, I saw them too when I passed by their house the other day. I heard that to make the children happy, they even set up a swing under the big tree."

A group of people walked and discussed among themselves.

One moment they praised Lynn for her good fortune and having such an impressive daughter, the next they talked about how amazing her grandson was, a well-known figure in the city.

Then, someone mentioned that Lynn herself was remarkable, having stepped back due to her age, choosing their scenic and blessed village to retire.

While speaking of the natural beauty of their own village, the locals couldn't help but feel immense pride and began to boast about their village.

The car window was slightly down, and Adrian Blackwood quietly listened to these conversations. When he heard about the swing that his maternal grandfather made for the kids, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift slightly. It seemed that the children were deeply loved by their great grandparents.

Indeed, they were both smart and well-behaved; not just their own family, but even strangers would find them endearing.

After all, be it humans or things, beauty was irresistible to everyone.

As he was pondering, he felt movement in his arms. Adrian Blackwood looked down to see Eva slowly waking up.

She opened her eyes in his embrace, and after a few seconds, looked up at him.

"Did I fall asleep?"

"Yes," Adrian Blackwood nodded as he gently touched her cheek with his fingers and straightened the messy hair by her face.

Only then did Eva realize the car had stopped and looked outside, her eyes lighting up at the sight.

"Have we arrived?"

Her expression made Adrian Blackwood's lips curve into a smile, and he nodded warmly.

"Yes, we're here."

"Why didn't you wake me up?"

Eva's tone carried an unintentional hint of complaint as she quickly climbed out of his embrace, even pushing Adrian Blackwood aside when there was someone else. Adrian Blackwood felt helpless.

After pushing him away, Eva got out of the car.

Left with no choice, Adrian Blackwood followed suit.

"Take it slow, don't fall down just after waking up."

Once out of the car, Adrian Blackwood accompanied Eva on foot inside, leaving the luggage for the people following them to bring in.

As Eva walked along the path, her gaze constantly swept around, and she asked, "Have we been here before?"

Adrian Blackwood shook his head.

"No."

"No wonder I don't feel any sense of familiarity."

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood couldn't help but look at her.

"If it were a place you've been before, would you feel a sense of familiarity?"

"Maybe, like with people I've met before, I can feel a difference inside, so I think it would be the same with places."

"After we're done with this busy period, I'll take you to places you've been before; it might help with your memory recovery."

Saying this, Adrian Blackwood paused for a moment before asking, "Do you want to regain your memory?"