Ch. 511..520

Chapter 511 Mommy, Hug, Give Me A Hug

Regaining her memories?

This sudden question caught Eva off guard, and she was momentarily at a loss for words. She plunged herself into deep thought.

She seemed to want her memories back; after all, it was something she had lost, and who wouldn't want to retrieve something they'd lost?

But after everything that had happened, she felt that whether or not she regained her memories wasn't all that important because even if she didn't remember, those who cared about her still did. Just like Adrian Blackwood, who had rushed to save her the moment he woke up, despite his own severe injuries.

To her, memories were important, but at the same time, they weren't.

With this in mind, Eva said, "Whether I regain them or not, let's just leave it to fate. If I try too hard, it might just backfire, right?"

Adrian Blackwood was slightly taken aback when he heard this. He was probably not expecting such a response from her. He had thought she would either express a strong desire to remember or a clear preference to forget.

After a long moment of contemplation, Adrian Blackwood's lips curled into a smile. "My Eve is just my Eve, and that's a good way to think about it. You won't wear yourself out."

His words made Eva laugh.

"Why would I wear myself out? It's exhausting."

She had been rescued, had people who cared about her by her side, and was about to meet her two adorable children. What was there to stress over?

Besides, it wasn't as if she could regain her memories just by wishing it. Worrying wouldn't help.

With that in mind, she might as well be content with the present. The memories would come back on their own one day, wouldn't they?

Adrian Blackwood gently touched the back of her head, a smile lingering on his lips.

"That's a great attitude to have."

Soon, they arrived at the front gate.

The gate was closed, and Adrian Blackwood moved to press the doorbell from memory, but his hand was unexpectedly caught by the person beside him. "Wait... wait a moment."

Adrian Blackwood turned to look at Eva.

"What's wrong?"

As he spoke, he suddenly realized that Eva's hand was trembling as she held his. Adrian Blackwood paused, "Are you scared?"

Eva fell silent.

She pursed her lips, then said softly, "It's not that I'm scared, I'm just a bit nervous."

"Nervous?"

Adrian Blackwood lowered his gaze to see her gripping his hand tightly as if she weren't there to meet her own daughter and son, but an enemy instead. However, he understood her feelings.

When he first learned that the two children were his, and he wanted to interact with them, he was much more nervous than she was.

"Don't be nervous, they're your children. What's there to be nervous about?" Adrian Blackwood couldn't help but tease her while taking the opportunity to grasp her wrist tightly.

Eva was still very nervous, "Yeah, what am I nervous about? They are my children, what do I have to be nervous about?"

She deliberately repeated these words several times, as if trying to brainwash herself. However, it was useless; she was still nervous.

Adrian Blackwood then suggested, "How about I give you a little more time to calm down? I won't ring the doorbell just yet."

Hearing that she could have more time, Eva immediately nodded.

"Good... good idea."

For some reason, seeing her so nervous brought a particular joy to Adrian Blackwood's heart. He thought back to how he, himself, had been awkward in front of their children, and it felt all too familiar. Eva took several deep breaths, and finally, she felt a bit more relaxed. Once she was mentally prepared, she stepped behind Adrian Blackwood. "I'm ready. You can ring the doorbell."

Continuing to be nervous was not going to help; it would only make her more anxious.

"Really? Shall I ring it now?" Adrian asked.

"Yes, go ahead... please do," she said, her voice trailing off as she shrank back behind him, almost completely hiding herself.

This action deepened the smile in Adrian Blackwood's eyes.

"All set mentally, yet still hiding behind me?" He teased.

Hearing the jest in his voice, Eva felt a bit annoyed with him.

"Are you deliberately laughing at me right now, of all times?" She asked.

The smile in Adrian's eyes grew wider, but he denied it with his words, "No, I'm not."

"I heard it," she insisted.

"What did you hear?"

"I heard you making fun of me."

"Did I? Did I laugh just now?"

"You laughed inside."

"You can hear me laughing inside?"

"Adrian!"

"Yes, my lady? What can I do for you?" He responded, feigning ignorance.

Unable to help herself, Eva pinched his waist, intending to chastise him, but the moment she did, Adrian's entire body stiffened.

Eva didn't realize the effect of her action and quickly withdrew her hand.

Only Adrian remained, his eyes slightly darkened, standing there feeling the aftermath. He pursed his thin lips, realizing for the first time that he had metaphorically shot himself in the foot. And perhaps because they had been apart for so long, he found himself so moved and affected by even a small gesture from her.

Fortunately, it was winter, and he was wearing thick clothes.

Adrian cleared his throat to cover his embarrassment and was about to speak when they heard two excited shouts from behind them! "Mommy!!"

"Mommy!"

The voices were beaming with excitement and were unmistakably those of children. Adrian immediately recognized them as Ruby and Dylan's voices.

But he quickly turned to see Eva's reaction.

As expected, upon hearing those two calls of 'mommy,' Eva froze in place, unable to move.

Adrian looked up and saw the two children racing toward Eva like rockets. They didn't seem to be moving that fast, but they swiftly reached Eva's feet, each hugging one of her legs. "Mommy!"

The two of them chirped like songbirds, incessantly calling out 'mommy' around her.

Adrian noticed that Eva had become even more rigid than before.

It took her a moment to regain her composure, then she lowered her gaze to the two little ones at her feet.

The good-looking brows and eyes of the two children slowly came into view, and Eva stood there, staring at them in a daze.

They were... exactly like the ones she had dreamed of.

Could her dreams really be so prophetic? Or perhaps, these were memories that existed in her mind, but she just couldn't recall them, which was why she dreamed of these two little faces. "Mommy, you're finally back, I missed you so much!"

The little girl tugged at the hem of her dress, constantly reaching up to be held, while the boy next to her was much more reserved, looking at her with joy but without tugging at her clothes. Seeing that she hadn't squatted down to hold her, Ruby became anxious, not just reaching out her hands but directly asking, "Mommy, hug, give me a hug!"

Under her urging, Eva slowly squatted down and opened her arms.

No sooner had she opened her arms than the two little ones plunged into her embrace, almost knocking Eva backward, but fortunately, Adrian Blackwood had anticipated this and had already squatted down to support her.

 

Chapter 512 The More You Know, The More You Worry

babies, their mommy was still the most important.

The two little kids hadn't seen Eva for a long time. Although they had the company of their grandmother and great-grandparents in the countryside, and there was plenty of delicious food and even likable playmates nearby, to the two little They missed Eva so much that now, seeing her, they snuggled in her arms and tenderly rubbed against her, not wanting to part like conjoined twins.

Margaret and Lynn, who followed behind, also did not expect Eva and Adrian Blackwood to suddenly appear here. Both of them had looks of surprise and delight on their faces.

"Eva, Adrian? How come you've come all of a sudden? Why didn't you inform us beforehand?"

Eva looked up and saw the two standing in front of her. One of them had hair that was turning white but was well-maintained and spry and was dressed in a dress and draped in a white shawl.

The person beside her was much younger, a middle-aged individual, dressed quite fashionably. The two had completely different auras, though their faces bore some resemblance. Adrian Blackwood had briefed her about the relationships beforehand due to her amnesia, so now, seeing them with the children, she could guess their identities. "Mom, Grandma."

Although her body was still stiff, Eva greeted them properly.

The one called grandmother, Lynn, hurried over to help her up.

"My girl, it's been so many years since we last met. I didn't expect to see you as a mommy now, and you've had two absolutely adorable little babies. Come on, get up, don't squat there."

Lynn helped her up, and Eva, being weak, staggered a bit. Adrian Blackwood, quick and observant, supported her waist to prevent her from falling.

Margaret, observing this scene, immediately narrowed her eyes.

"What's the matter? Why have you lost so much weight?" Lynn grasped her wrist and then realized there was hardly any flesh on it.

Feeling the old woman's kindness and concern, Eva felt a warmth in her heart.

"Grandma, it's because I've been dieting recently, that's why I've lost so much weight."

"Dieting?" Lynn sighed softly, "You're already so thin, why are you still dieting? Now that you're here, stop the diet. I'll make you some chicken soup later. Girls should be a bit plumper; it keeps them from getting sick easily." No matter what she said, Eva just smiled and nodded.

"Okay."

"Let's go inside."

Lynn went to open the door and then led Eva inside.

As Eva left, the two little kids followed her every step, clutching at the hem of her clothes.

They went ahead, but Margaret stood still. When she saw Adrian Blackwood about to follow inside, she called out to him.

"Adrian, wait a moment."

Adrian Blackwood, his mind on Eva, was taken aback by his mother's call and had to stop in his tracks. "What is it?"

Margaret didn't speak. She just watched them walk away and then pulled Adrian Blackwood to her side.

"What's going on?" She looked at her son's slightly pale face. Although he tried to appear normal, both of their complexions looked as though they had been hurt. They weren't deathly pale but still looked sickly. And Eva, she seemed even thinner when she stood up just now.

Margaret had guessed that the situation might be serious, which was why she thought to bring the children to the countryside for a respite, to spare herself from worrying alone.

But now, seeing the two of them, she realized that things might be much more serious than she had imagined.

Faced with her question, Adrian Blackwood was silent for a moment before finally saying in a deep voice, "Mom, this matter has been resolved. It's better if you just forget about it." Margaret somewhat disagreed with this.

"What do you mean I should just forget about it? Since it's all resolved and there's no need to worry, then what's the problem with telling me?"

"The more you know, the more you'll worry," said Adrian Blackwood.

"It's all settled now, isn't it?" Margaret asked.

However, Adrian just pursed his lips and did not respond.

Margaret thought of something and frowned, "What about your father?"

"He's still dealing with some matters and hasn't come back yet."

Because his father had been in contact with the elder of the Cooper family, the matter had escalated.

Hearing this, Margaret's expression changed slightly, "Is your father alright?"

"You've been with him for so many years, don't you know what kind of person he is?"

"That's true. Then let him continue dealing with it. But why do you look so unwell? Are you hurt?"

Adrian Blackwood didn't respond, which was a silent confirmation.

"And Eva? What happened to her? Why has she become so thin?"

It hadn't been that long since they had gone out, and she had lost so much weight. It was truly distressing, Margaret thought to herself. Adrian Blackwood remained silent, he recalled how she seemed to eat with small, slow bites in the morning, and not even much at that.

Suddenly, Adrian Blackwood thought of something and said to Margaret, "Grandmother mentioned she's going to make chicken soup for her later. If you could intervene, ask Grandmother not to make it yet." "Wh..."

Curiosity swelled in Margaret's heart; she was dying to ask why, but upon seeing her son's profile, she swallowed her words back down.

Let it be, she thought. After all, whatever had happened must be in the past, and her husband would handle the rest. If the young people didn't want to talk, it meant they didn't want to worry an old woman like her. With that in mind, why keep pressing and risk spoiling their kind intentions?

After a moment of reflection, Margaret came to terms with the situation.

"Alright, I'll go in and talk to your grandmother in a bit. I'll tell her to prepare something lighter for lunch."

"Thank you, Mother."

"There, no need to thank me. Go on now, your heart seems to have already gone with her."

He had been left behind, and his eyes remained steadfastly fixed on her until Eva's figure had disappeared from his sight. Even after she was gone, he kept staring at the spot where she vanished, his heart clearly elsewhere. Practically affirming his mother's statement, Adrian Blackwood promptly stepped away.

Margaret stood there speechless for a while.

After letting out a short sigh, she no longer felt it was right to ponder further and stepped inside.

Once Eva entered the room, Lynn went to find some food to lay out before her. While sitting on the couch, the two little kids snuggled up beside her.

From being somewhat stiff and nervous at first, she had gradually become more comfortable.

The little kids were soft and sweet-smelling, and in good spirits; it was evident that they had been well cared for during her absence.

 

Chapter 513 It Indeed Does Taste Quite Good

While Lynn was off scavenging for items, Ruby Hansen asked in a soft voice, "Mommy, what did you go to do this time? Why did it take you so long to come back? Ruby and my brother you so much." Eva reached out to rub the back of her little darling's head and then asked quietly, "Ruby?"

Ruby Hansen immediately nodded.

Afterward, Eva looked towards the boy beside Ruby.

Dylan Hansen met her gaze and blinked gently, and perhaps due to the mother-son connection, he said, "Mommy, Dylan missed you too."

Eva had been pondering how she would come to know the name of the other child, now that she knew Ruby's name. How would she find out what the other child was usually called?

It was definitely not good to ask directly.

Although the children were young and didn't understand many things, they were also very sensitive. They didn't know that she had amnesia. If she, as their mother, asked directly, it would surely make the children feel upset. The children might not think about amnesia, but rather might feel that their mommy didn't love them anymore; otherwise, why couldn't she remember her darling's name?

She hadn't expected him to be so understanding and to say it just in line with her wishes.

Eva couldn't help but lower her head and plant a kiss on Dylan.

"Dylan, you're such a good boy."

After seeing Eva kiss her brother and only receiving a hug herself, Ruby suddenly felt dissatisfied and lunged forward.

"Mommy kissed brother, so Ruby wants a kiss too, Mommy."

Eva then smiled and pulled Ruby Hansen into her embrace as well, kissing her smooth forehead.

Dylan could clearly sense that there was a slight change in his mommy, but even if he was smart, he was still a child. Even if his mommy was hiding something, he had no way of finding out the specifics of the change. The only thing he could see was that Mommy had lost a lot of weight.

Dylan felt an ache in his heart and took the initiative to hold her wrist, whispering, "Mommy, you have to eat well from now on."

Hearing this, Eva paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Of course, Mommy definitely has to take care of her health, so she can look after her two treasures as they grow up."

As she spoke, Eva's eyes started to well up with warmth.

Indeed, being with her children was the best. Her drifting heart could finally settle down.

With this thought, Eva pulled them both into her embrace, burying her face between their shoulders on either side as she closed her eyes in peace.

When Adrian Blackwood entered, he saw this heartwarming scene.

His steps halted as well, and he stood there silently watching.

Click-

The sound of a camera shutter came from behind.

Adrian Blackwood turned around and saw Margaret smiling as she put away her phone.

"Oh, this photo turned out really well."

Since she was taking the photo in their direction, Adrian Blackwood thought Margaret was photographing Eva and the children, and he approached out of curiosity. "What does it look like?"

When Adrian Blackwood saw the photo, he was stunned.

He had thought that Margaret captured the scene he had just witnessed, the serene and beautiful moment where Eva and the two children were embracing each other. He had wanted to capture that moment himself but was momentarily spellbound.

Unexpectedly, his mother had taken the photo, and in her picture, Adrian Blackwood was also inadvertently included. The photo featured Adrian Blackwood's tall figure prominently, with his gaze and profile visible as he intently looked towards the spot where the three were huddled together.

"How about that? Didn't your mom capture a very atmospheric shot of your family of four?"

Adrian Blackwood didn't answer her question but silently looked at the photo for a long time before saying, "Send me the picture."

After receiving the photo, Adrian Blackwood immediately set it as his phone's wallpaper and then looked at it dozens of times over.

Margaret watched this scene, shaking her head helplessly in her mind. The greatest trait among the Blackwood men was their strong romantic nature; from past generations to the present, every man was a true romantic, not only treating their wives wonderfully but also being utterly faithful. Once they fell in love, it was for a lifetime.

Lynn's voice echoed from the room as she emerged from the kitchen carrying a bunch of items. Seeing this, Adrian Blackwood quickly strode over to help.

Eva was about to stand up and offer her assistance too, but when she saw Adrian Blackwood heading over, she decided to stay put.

Soon, the table was laden with a variety of foods, including fresh fruits that had just been bought from the market, probably picked that very day, along with some pastries and fruit cakes that Lynn had made during her free time. "Here, have some more, you're too thin," Lynn urged Eva to eat, as she held out the treats.

Eva took them with a smile, secretly relieved that they weren't meat or anything with a strong smell, which might have made her feel sick on the spot.

She bit into a sweet pastry and when she looked up, she saw Lynn looking at her expectantly.

"How is it? Tastes good, right?"

Eva asked, "Wow, did you make this yourself, Grandma."

After hearing Eva compliment the taste, Lynn immediately beamed with joy.

"Yes, I like to tinker with these when I have nothing else to do. I made a little extra these past few days since the kids were coming over. If you like it, I'll make a fresh batch for you to take home." "Thank you, Grandma, that would be great."

Eva nibbled a few more bites of the pastry, but when she couldn't eat anymore, Adrian Blackwood suddenly came over and sat down beside her.

"I'd like to try it as well."

His voice was deep and resonated right by Eva's ear. Before she could react, Adrian Blackwood caught her delicate wrist and brought the pastry from her hand to his mouth, taking a bite. Eva was speechless.

She felt his tongue and warm lips brush against her fingers as he bit into the pastry, causing her face to instantly flush, and she instinctively tried to pull her hand back.

But instead of letting go, Adrian Blackwood enclosed her hand within his own and held it.

Eva was in shock,

What was he doing? And right in front of their grandmother and mother.

At this moment, Ruby exclaimed, "Mommy, your face turned red!"

Hearing this, Adrian Blackwood's gaze leisurely turned towards her as the corners of his lips curved into a pleasing arc, "It indeed does taste quite good."

 

 

Chapter 514 Aren't You Enjoying It?

Adrian, performing such an act in front of everyone and following it with that remark, managed to make not just Eva but also Lynn and Margaret blush with discomfort. None of them had expected Adrian to be so unabashedly cheesy, especially in front of his own mother and grandmother.

However, it didn't take long for Margaret to realize something.

Adrian had done this as a pretext to eat the pastry, and she had noticed that Eva was eating it in tiny bites, probably because she was already full.

So, Adrian had deliberately put on this little show.

With this in mind, Margaret cleared her throat and said to Lynn, "Mom, let the young ones have their little moment. We shouldn't disturb them. Let's go sit outside." Lynn, oblivious to the subtext, took it as a sign of the couple's strong affection for each other and agreed. As they left, they took Ruby and Dylan with them. Initially, Ruby didn't want to go, but Lynn picked her up. Not wanting to burden her grandmother, Ruby agreed to leave with her.

Once they had all left, only two people remained in the room, sitting close together on the sofa, with a table full of fruits and pastries in front of them.

As the atmosphere quieted down, Eva finally felt the heat on her face begin to subside.

She breathed a sigh of relief and tried to withdraw her hand from Adrian's grasp.

But Adrian held on tightly.

Eva couldn't help but glance at him, noticing that he had no intention of letting go. After seeing her look his way, Adrian raised an eyebrow: "Feeling shy?"

The warmth that had just faded from Eva's face returned with more intensity.

"Did you always do this... in front of the elders before?" She asked.

Having lost her memory, she did not know what their usual interactions were like.

But clearly, the behavior Adrian had just exhibited was beyond her understanding.

She was aware that a couple in love would engage in intimate gestures, like the near kiss they had shared in their room, which she did not resist and even enjoyed.

But... the scene that had just unfolded had happened in front of two elders and two children.

And Adrian looked as natural as could be, as if such things had happened countless times before.

So, Eva wondered, did they always act like this in front of elders? Why did she find it so embarrassing? Was she really such a person?

Adrian had initially just intended to help her with the pastry, but she hadn't realized it and thought this was their usual behavior, which was why he had suddenly leaned in so close. With that thought, he suddenly felt a playful urge.

"What do you mean by 'like this'?" He asked.

As he spoke, he brought her hand to his lips and gently touched it.

"Like this?"

"Or..."

He drew out his words, then suddenly opened his mouth and lightly bit her fingertip.

The moist sensation from her fingertip jolted Eva, making her want to pull her hand back, but he held on tightly. He looked up at her, his enchanting gaze sending shockwaves through her very being. He chuckled softly: "So, like this? Not used to it?"

Sensing she wanted to continue withdrawing her hand, Adrian gripped it even tighter. Despite his injury, he was still much stronger than Eva.

He brought her hand to his thin lips, softly brushing against her soft skin. His warm breath enveloped Eva's hand as he spoke, and he watched as Eva's face grew redder and redder, finding it very amusing. "Don't be shy, we've done much more than this before."

Eva was as red as a tomato.

She couldn't help but look at Adrian with some doubt, "Really?"

"But I feel like I shouldn't be that kind of person."

As she spoke, she was suddenly pulled onto Adrian's lap. She then felt him pinch her chin with his long and slender fingers as his hot breath enveloped her, then, without warning, he landed a soft kiss on Eva's red, luscious lips. It was as if something exploded in her mind, and Eva subconsciously tightened her grip on the hem of his shirt.

As he kissed her, Adrian finally felt the emotions he had been restraining all this way being released.

No, it wasn't just the emotions of this journey, but also those of this period, these years...

With this thought, Adrian hugged the soft woman in his arms even tighter.

Originally, he just wanted to tease her a bit, but when he truly touched her, it was as if he was completely drawn to her, unwilling to let go, unwilling to pull back.

Eva hadn't expected him to do this, and as his kiss deepened, her emotions became increasingly tense. At first, she was just clutching Adrian's hem, but eventually, she couldn't help but reach out to push him away.

It took a lot of effort to push him back, and then she gasped, "You... don't do this, we could be seen."

After all, this wasn't their home, nor were they in a room.

After being pushed away, Adrian just kept staring at her, a deep desire evident in his eyes.

He was breathing just as unsteadily as she was, even more heavily in fact, "No one will come in. They took the kids out to give us a little alone time."

Hearing this explanation, even Eva's ears and neck turned red.

"That's even worse."

Even though Lynn and Margaret had taken the kids away, if they stayed here too long, everyone would know what they were doing.

"What's 'even worse'?" Adrian's now husky voice echoed in her ear as he leaned in close to her, "Didn't you enjoy it when I kissed you just now? You even responded to me, didn't you?"

Eva: "That... that was because you forced me."

"Oh? I can control your body?"

As he spoke, Adrian's hand caressed her soft, slim waist, then gently pinched it.

Eva couldn't help but let out a muffled moan.

"Adrian!"

"Can I really control you?" Adrian chuckled softly again, "Then shouldn't I take control one more time?"

Eva's face turned beet red as she scolded him, "Adrian, don't go too far!"

"Are you angry?"

Eva puffed up in anger. She remained silent because she didn't have enough strength to push him away, and she was also afraid that pushing too hard might exacerbate his wound. Because she didn't dare to exert any force on him, she had no way to deal with Adrian and could only turn her head away and ignore him.

When she turned her head, Adrian saw her thin, soft earlobe that was so red it was nearly bleeding. Knowing that teasing her further might really anger her, he could only say in a low voice, "What if I just kiss your earlobe and then we stop?" What?

Eva hadn't even processed what he said when she felt a warm, soft sensation on her earlobe. Her face turned crimson, and just as she was about to struggle, Adrian had already pulled away, simultaneously releasing the grip on her waist.

 

 

Chapter 515 Just Teasing You

When he released his grip, Eva was momentarily stunned, taking a while to process what had happened.

Did he really do as he said? Was it over just like that?

The lingering warmth of his touch on her earlobe made it itch, and there was a similar itch in her heart, prompting an almost reflexive desire to touch her ear. Halfway through the motion, she restrained herself and pulled her hand back. No, she couldn't touch it.

If she did, Adrian would surely tease her again, that rascal.

So, Eva had to suppress the urge to touch her earlobe and just sat there, trying to calm herself.

"Why do you look so disappointed?" Adrian unexpectedly leaned in closer, whispering near her ear, "Is it because I didn't continue? Are you disappointed?" Eva: "No!"

After denying it, Eva stood up, clenching her teeth.

"You can sit here by yourself."

With that, she attempted to leave.

But Adrian grabbed her wrist, "Come on, don't be angry, I was just playing with you."

"Let go." Eva tried to pull her hand back.

Adrian, seemingly helpless, said, "Alright, I came over because you weren't eating your pastry."

Hearing this, Eva, who had been trying to break free from Adrian's grip, paused and turned to look at him.

"What did you say?"

"You weren't eating it, right? So, I ate it for you."

Once she heard this, Eva became a bit flustered. Did Adrian notice something? She instinctively retorted, "Who said I couldn't eat it?"

Adrian raised an eyebrow, "You can eat it, huh? By taking such small bites and eating so slowly?"

"I like to chew slowly, is that a problem?" Eva countered.

"Fine, let's just say I didn't want to eat it and just wanted the piece you were holding, is that okay?"

Adrian didn't argue with her. If there were things she wanted to hide and did not wish to disclose, he saw no need to press her for answers. Sure enough, after his acknowledgment, Eva fell silent, perhaps preoccupied with other thoughts, and she did not speak for a long time.

It was unclear how much time had passed before she finally looked up at Adrian.

"I just haven't had much of an appetite lately; I've been adjusting for some time now."

Adrian was somewhat surprised that she chose to share this with him, "Hmm, I know."

He could tell she was trying to adjust, and since the check-up results didn't show any major issues, he didn't inquire further about it.

Reflecting on this, Adrian's hand couldn't help but stroke the back of her head, "It's not a big deal, just take good care of yourself. You don't have to avoid me with your issues. If you tell me, I can help you anytime, right?" "You didn't want to tell me when you were injured, did you? So, you should understand how I feel."

"So, I'll tell you everything from now on, and you'll tell me everything you encounter. Deal?"

Eva thought for a moment and agreed to his proposition.

"Deal."

"Then, it's settled."

"By the way, was it really that obvious when I was eating earlier? Wouldn't Grandmother think I didn't like her pastries?"

"Don't worry, Grandmother will just think you're trying to diet again. She won't think anything else of it, especially since I ended up eating the leftovers, right?"

After hearing him say that, Eva finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Adrian's lips curled into a smile. "Next time you don't want to eat something, just stuff it into my mouth, okay?"

"Okay... I got it."

Eva wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but even though Adrian was helping her, she always felt like there was a flirtatious undertone in his voice.

She took her time inside the house to let the awkward feeling fade before she got up to look for someone.

After stepping out of the main hall, she found herself in a large courtyard.

The courtyard was home to large trees, a fruit orchard, and a vegetable garden. The kitchen was built next to the orchard. The two elderly people living there enjoyed their retirement, sometimes not wanting to go out in bad weather and instead picking fresh vegetables from the garden to cook with-green and eco-friendly.

When Eva went out, she happened to come across Lynn, who was squatting in the vegetable garden with her two little ones, harvesting vegetables.

Ruby was bending over, her little bottom in the air, working on a plant, while Dylan squatted beside her helping out. The two little ones were busy bustling around.

Watching this scene, Eva felt as if she were walking on clouds, an almost surreal feeling began to wash over her.

"Mommy!"

The two little ones saw her and called her over. Eva walked over and squatted down.

"How do you do this? Let me help."

Lynn glanced at her and then said with a smile, "No need. Just rest inside and have a little snack. Me and Margaret will handle this. When your grandfather comes back, he'll cook, and we can just wait to eat."

After speaking, Lynn didn't wait for Eva's reaction and pushed her out of the vegetable garden. Eva came out just in time to run into Margaret who was approaching.

She said with a smile, "You go inside and rest. We've got this covered."

Eva felt a bit awkward and was about to say something when she heard Margaret add, "Actually, your grandmother just wants more time alone with the children. She's very fond of these two little ones. She knows they won't be staying here long term, so she wants to make the most of this time with them."

Eva finally understood.

She thought for a moment and then smiled, "How about letting Ruby and Dylan come and stay here for a while during their summer and winter holidays?"

Margaret was just making conversation and didn't expect Eva to come up with this suggestion.

"I did mention this to her before, but your grandmother thought that since the children are yours, you might not want to part with them, and it wouldn't be right for us to ask directly. Now that you've brought it up, if you're willing, that would be wonderful."

"Of course."

The local customs here were simple and pure; it would be nice for the two kids to come and stay here during their winter and summer vacations. Plus, the air quality was good. "Alright, as long as you agree, I'll talk to your grandmother about it in a moment."

After Margaret left, Eva stood still.

Of course, she felt a bit reluctant to let go, as they were her children, after all. But her children couldn't always stay by her side; they needed to experience different things.

"If you can't bear it, you don't have to agree. I can be the bad guy," Adrian's voice unexpectedly sounded from behind her.

Eva was momentarily startled, then realized he must have overheard her conversation with her mother. She shook her head.

"It's fine. It's just for the winter and summer vacations, and it's not like they won't come back."

"You could come along when the time comes."

"I have a company to run."

 

 

Chapter 516 Surely I Can Provide for You

After saying this, both of them were momentarily stunned.

Adrian's gaze shifted towards her unconsciously.

And Eva was also frozen in place, it took her a while to process.

"A company? Do I actually own a company?"

When Adrian heard this, he initially thought she had regained her memory, but it turned out to be something she said subconsciously.

He thought about her company, the one that had been full of twists and turns when they first reunited, and shuddered.

Oh Lord, if she had to regain her memory, let her remember something else first, not these things.

Otherwise, if she only remembered this and forgot everything else, she might develop a bad impression of him.

With this thought, Adrian immediately said, "I'll handle the company matters for you. You just come and have fun without any burden on your mind."

"You'll help me?" Eva blinked, "But, shouldn't you have your own business to take care of?"

"Mm, I can manage both. What's the problem with taking care of my wife?" As he spoke, Adrian wrapped his arm around her waist and led her in a different direction, fearing that she would recall some of the difficult memories she had with him and none of the good ones, which might affect their relationship.

Sure enough, Eva's thoughts were quickly swayed by his change of topic, and she didn't bring up the company again. Instead, she started asking about things she was unclear about.

Like, when did they get married? And when did they meet?

Adrian was very willing to tell her about those things that were favorable to him. After listening to him, Eva understood.

"So, we're actually childhood sweethearts?"

"Yes," Adrian rubbed the back of her head, "You used to always follow me around when we were kids."

Eva: "?"

She couldn't help but frown in confusion, "How is that possible?"

"Tsk, now that you lost your memory, you're going to start denying it? If I ask you now if you like me, are you also going to say you don't?"

Eva: "What kind of question is that? Are you trying to change the subject?"

"If it's a change, it's a change. If it works, it's good, so do you acknowledge it or not?"

"I don't."

Eva countered him, "Even if I've lost my memory, I know I'm not that kind of person."

She knew that Adrian liked to tease her about her amnesia, so Eva felt that she wouldn't do such a thing.

But she didn't know that what Adrian was saying was actually true.

Initially, she often went to the Blackwood family's house, not because of him at the beginning, but because she particularly liked his grandmother. However, as she visited more often, she naturally met Adrian more frequently. Eventually, the two naturally started playing together, and after that, she stuck to him like glue, constantly going to the Blackwood family's house, constantly going to his side.

This bond and her nature to stick close to him lasted from childhood to adulthood.

Growing up together, Adrian often protected her, and for a long time, he always thought he was raising her like a sister.

Later, some things occurred... and he realized his feelings for her were far from ordinary.

When he thought about the incident with Vivian Morrison, Adrian's eyes darkened slightly.

If it weren't for Vivian falsely claiming a life-saving debt, would he have failed to notice his feelings during his youth, and would their relationship have been less tumultuous?

If it hadn't been so rocky at the beginning, maybe all these things wouldn't have happened later on.

Unfortunately, as people often say, 'what's done is done.' There was no use thinking about it now. Adrian pulled his thoughts back and tapped Eva's forehead.

"If you don't acknowledge it, then don't. When you regain your memory someday, you won't be able to deny it even if you want to."

As lunchtime approached, Lynn's husband Warren, who was also Adrian's maternal grandfather and the children's great-grandfather, came back. He returned with two fish in hand, declaring that he was going to show off his cooking skills for the kids at noon.

After hearing from Lynn that Eva and Adrian had also arrived, he quickly made his way into the house to meet with them. Warren was a particularly gentle-natured person, and after chatting with them for a while, he announced that he needed to start cooking, otherwise the mealtime would pass.

He then went to light the stove. Eva stood by the door, watching him head to the kitchen, followed by Lynn who helped out by his side. It was evident that this was just part of their regular daily life.

"Like it?" Adrian's voice suddenly rang in her ear.

Before Eva could react, Adrian added, "If you like it, when we get old, we can live like this too."

Eva hadn't expected him to bring up the idea of them being old, so she imagined it for a moment before asking, "Like them?"

"Like them, or however you want," he replied.

"But can you even cook?"

That question caught Adrian off guard. Seeing his silence, Eva looked up at him, "No answer? So, you can't cook?"

After a moment of silence, Adrian finally said, "I can't now, but that doesn't mean I won't be able to in the future. When we get old and it's time to retire, I'll learn to cook. I can certainly learn some basic dishes to keep you fed." Eva instinctively frowned at this. "I never said you definitely had to cook."

"Then will you cook?" Adrian casually pictured the scene and then frowned, "No, that won't do. I can't let you do it. I'll do it."

The thought of her petite figure bustling in the kitchen, her fair and delicate hands washing dishes and chopping vegetables, was something he found unacceptable. He didn't know about other men, but he couldn't bear the thought of Eva doing those tasks.

Eva was unaware of his thoughts; she felt like this kind of life was not bad. She didn't mind cooking since if they were together, one of them would have to do it, and the other would certainly have to wash the dishes. In any case, they would share the tasks when the time came.

The midday meal was served on a large table set up outdoors in the courtyard, a setting Eva had never experienced before. She had dined in open-air high-end restaurants and had picnics on the beach under the blue sky, but she had never eaten in a small, self-built courtyard in the countryside. The occasional barking of dogs and the laughter of children passing by filled the air with a rural ambiance. Despite the noise, she felt a surprising sense of peace.

For Eva, this was a magical experience. Adrian took good care of her, taking away anything she didn't like.

After a few times, Lynn became a little unhappy. "Adrian, if you want to eat something, just take it yourself. Why do you keep taking from Eva's plate?"

Hearing this, Adrian smiled and said, "Grandmother, I think the food on her plate looks more delicious."

With that, he rendered Lynn speechless, and Warren, sitting beside him, laughed, " Let the young people do as they please."

 

 

Chapter 517 Do You Think I'm Pleading for Him?

As they were talking, Adrian's phone rang at an inopportune moment.

Upon hearing his phone ring, Margaret commented, "Why bring the phone to the table? Can't you at least put it on silent?"

However, since his phone was already ringing, Adrian had no choice but to take it out and glance at it.

The smile on Adrian's lips faded slightly when he saw the caller ID, "I need to take this call."

With that, he got up and stepped outside.

"Come on, he's taking a call. Let's eat; don't mind him," Margaret urged everyone.

Eva sat still, her heart following Adrian as he left. She had noticed a slight darkening of his expression when he saw who was calling, presumably not good news. She felt a bit worried and lost her appetite, so she put down the spoon.

"Take your time eating, I'm going to check on him."

Everyone paused for a moment, then could only smile and say, "Alright, go ahead."

Eva smiled back at them and then stood up to go after him.

The people left at the table watched this scene and couldn't help but laugh, "Young people these days really can't bear to be apart."

"Yes, but that's a sign of a good relationship, it means they will last a long time."

"That's true."

And so, they all laughed together.

Eva stepped lightly outside, thinking Adrian would be just outside on the phone, but when she stepped out, she found he had walked quite a distance away. From this far distance, Eva could only see his back and couldn't hear what he was saying.

With this in mind, Eva trod softly and slowly made her way closer.

As she got closer, she heard Adrian's cold voice.

"What should be done? Didn't I already tell you before? Do you need me to repeat it?"

"But Mr. Blackwood, Ms. Hansen said before..."

"You know that was before." Adrian's voice almost sounded completely devoid of warmth, "Last time, I didn't call the police, so his debt was settled."

At this point, Adrian let out a cold laugh, "He didn't want the chance I gave him, and he hurt Eva; there's nothing left to discuss."

He absolutely would not allow anyone to take Eva away from him again or hurt her.

The thought of him arriving any later when she was already in such a state broke his heart...

The consequences... Adrian could hardly bear to think about what he would be able to endure.

He thought back to how good Eva's appetite used to be, which only made him angrier. Now, she could only eat little by little, and some food even made her nauseous, not to mention, he had no idea when she would recover or regain her memory...

Just thinking about these things made Adrian Blackwood feel like he was suffocating; he couldn't let the person who hurt her get off scot-free.

"This matter is settled, don't ask me how to handle it anymore."

With that, Adrian didn't give the person on the other end any chance to respond and cut the call.

Eva stood behind him, and even from a small distance, she could feel the fluctuations in Adrian's mood and the aura of hostility emanating from him. She watched this scene and sighed helplessly in her heart.

But unexpectedly, Adrian turned around the next second, and when his dark eyes met hers, there was still a trace of cold indifference that hadn't faded. Probably not expecting her to be there, Adrian paused for a moment before his other emotions cleared, and he approached with a complex look in his eyes.

"I just stepped out to take a call, why did you come out too?"

Eva didn't answer his question, instead asking, "Is this about Michael?"

Adrian still felt displeased whenever he heard Michael's name from her lips, and he frowned slightly.

Seeing he didn't answer, Eva had to ask, "Can't you tell me?"

She pursed her lips and stepped forward, "I just want to know how you're going to handle it, can't you tell me that?" After a prolonged silence.

"So, what now?" Adrian stood still, his dark eyes unwavering as they fixed on her. "Are you trying to stop me?"

Although he asked a question, he didn't wait for her to answer. Adrian continued, "Eva, it's no use trying to stop me, I..."

He paused mid-sentence, intending to say that stopping him would be futile, that he would never let Michael off the hook. But as the words reached his lips, he felt they were too forceful, likely to upset her and possibly drive a wedge between them.

With that thought, Adrian fell silent.

They faced each other in silence, Adrian quietly watching her, and Eva quietly watching him. She seemingly didn't have the intention to speak, yet she did not leave either.

After a long standoff, it was Adrian who couldn't bear the silence any longer. He stepped forward, "Let's not talk about this matter anymore. Didn't we agree earlier? Leave it to me, I'll handle it. You just need to rest easy." Having said that, Adrian put his arm around her shoulders, "Come on, let's go back."

It was then that Eva finally spoke up.

"Is it because of my amnesia?"

Adrian's steps faltered, "What?"

"Are you angry because he caused my amnesia?"

Adrian lowered his gaze, noticing her scrutinizing him with a tentative look, which made him smirk coldly, "He did this to my wife, should I be happy?"

Seeing that he seemed to be struggling to control his emotions, Eva also pursed her lips.

"That's not what I meant."

"I know that's not what you meant, but Eva, I don't like hearing you mention him, and I like even less the idea of you pleading for him."

Adrian felt he had been patient enough. If he weren't afraid of frightening her, he would have shown his displeasure the moment she brought up Michael.

"Do you think I'm pleading for him?" Eva countered, "I want to know why you're angry."

Upon hearing this, Adrian reflected for a moment and realized that it was indeed as she had said. His heart relaxed slightly, but he remained displeased by her mentioning Michael.

Eva sighed, "The amnesia, it should have nothing to do with him. Although I'm not very clear about it, ever since I woke up, it's been him taking care of me."

At this, Adrian's brows furrowed.

"What did you say?"

"I mean, the amnesia should be an accident."

Although she didn't like Michael, she could feel that he bore her no ill will. She knew Adrian hated Michael, which was a normal emotion.

But she wasn't Adrian; she couldn't put herself in his shoes.

Just as Adrian couldn't put himself in hers.

"The amnesia is an accident, but what about your appetite? The doctor told me you're malnourished."

Eva was at a loss.

She pursed her lips, "If I say it, you might think I'm making excuses for him."

That statement alone gave Adrian a good guess as to what she would say next.

He didn't respond and just looked at her with heavy eyes.

 

Chapter 518 I Would Sincerely Thank Him

"If you don't want to hear it, then let's go inside," Eva said, having been under his gaze for a long time. She eventually turned around, preparing to leave. However, at that moment, Adrian took her hand.

"Forget it, just say what you want to say," he finally conceded to her, deciding to listen.

Although he really didn't want to hear it, he realized that if she hadn't wanted to say it, she wouldn't have followed him out while he was on the phone. Eva's brows furrowed slightly.

"If you don't like it, I don't have to say it," she said.

No sooner had she finished speaking than Adrian squeezed her hand, "Okay, just say it. I'll try not to get angry, alright?"

Upon hearing this, Eva blinked gently but did not respond.

Seeing her silently looking at him, Adrian could only lift his hand to pinch her face.

"Alright, go on and speak. I'm curious to know what you're about to say that would make me think you're making excuses for him."

His gestures and words softened Eva's heart considerably. He clearly didn't want to listen and was clearly angry, but because she wanted to say it, he had to patiently listen, even pleading with her to speak.

Thinking about how he was considering her feelings, Eva couldn't help but reach out to sneak her hand around his waist.

Adrian was startled, not understanding what she intended to do when she suddenly crashed into him, burying her head in his chest.

His beloved woman suddenly throwing herself into his arms made Adrian's stern heart soften instantly, and he stood frozen in place.

Eva nestled in his embrace.

"The things I'm about to say aren't excuses for his behavior. I just want to tell you the truth, and after you know it, it's up to you to decide what to do. I won't interfere."

"I have amnesia, and he has been taking care of me. Of course, I know you would say that if it weren't for him threatening me to go there in the first place, I wouldn't have amnesia. So, he should take care of me because it's a consequence of his actions."

"Let's just blame the amnesia on him, but my malnutrition is actually my own fault."

Eva hadn't intended to say this, but after she woke up, she thought about it seriously. Adrian could see right through her when she was eating, so there was no point in hiding it. "After his people sent you away, I lost the will to live."

Adrian's heart, which had softened because she had thrown herself into his arms, cooled instantly upon hearing that she had lost her will to live. His narrow eyes narrowed dangerously.

"What did you say??" He asked, instinctively tightening his grip on her arm. "Lost the will to live? What does that mean? Why? What exactly did he do to you?"

Eva was startled by his explosive reaction, as if he had seen a natural enemy, and his fur bristled.

"Please don't get agitated. Just listen to me slowly explain."

Perhaps it was because he thought of something else, or perhaps because her voice carried a soothing power, but soon, Adrian calmed down significantly.

"I lost my will to live not because of how he treated me, but because I felt you had already left, and thus my mission was completed. But staying by his side didn't make me happy, and subconsciously, I didn't want to hurt him, which troubled my emotions to the point of self-harm. I didn't want to be like that; it was an unconscious emotional response. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Adrian clenched his molars tightly, understanding all too well. How could he not understand?

That was to say, had he woken up a bit later or gone to find her later, she might have met with some mishap.

Adrian literally broke out in a cold sweat on his back at the thought of this possibility.

Seeing his face turn pale, Eva could probably guess what he was thinking, so she explained further, "I know what you're thinking, but don't blame yourself. Even if you had arrived later, nothing would have happened to me." He didn't speak, clearly not believing her words.

"It's true, David helped me." Mentioning this, Eva couldn't help but smile softly, "At that time, I felt that nothing mattered, and my body automatically resisted eating. It was David who found me and told me about the two children." Hearing this, Adrian paused.

He had not expected to hear the name David from Eva again. Last time, it was David who helped her escape, and now David had helped her again.

No wonder she asked about those two people when she came back, and even with amnesia, she searched for his name and photos and knew about the children.

Adrian asked, "So, he told you about me as well?"

"Yes, and about your injuries, and that you were safe. He confirmed everything and then told me."

It seemed that this David was truly a great benefactor to him and Eva.

Without him, perhaps...

"Alright, I understand. After this matter is resolved, I will thank him properly."

Thank him?

Eva felt that David didn't seem like the type to seek thanks, but since he had helped her so much, it was indeed appropriate to thank him sincerely later. "The reason I wanted to tell you this is to make it clear that he didn't hurt me."

"Yes, he didn't hurt you directly," Adrian's eyes were still heavy, "but the harm you suffered was indirectly caused by him."

At this point, Adrian thought of something, "Of course, I am also to blame."

He blamed himself for being too soft-hearted in the past, for being indecisive and for trying to repay the favor Michael did for her. Who knew that...

Now, let's consider the favor repaid.

Eva had nothing more to say.

"Anyway, I've told you the truth. From now on, you can handle it however you want."

Eva, who had narrowly escaped death, now saw many things in a different light. She had done what she could; as for what happens next, she had no control over it. She had almost lost her life and nearly missed seeing her two precious children.

Adrian looked at her and said nothing more.

The two of them fell silent for a while, then heard Margaret's voice calling them from inside.

"Adrian, does it really take that long to answer a phone call? If you don't come back soon, everyone will have finished eating."

This was a nudge to hurry up.

Adrian tightened Eva's collar and adjusted her hair.

"Alright, let's go in."

Eva looked up at him, said nothing, and just nodded.

As they approached the door, two little ones pounced on them.

"Daddy, Mommy, you've been out for so long."

Eva reached out to ruffle their hair, "But we're back now, aren't we?"

"If you don't come back soon, Ruby and Dylan will eat everything up."

Lynn also waved at them.

"It's going to get cold soon."

After the two sat down, Lynn couldn't help but reprimand Adrian, "Next time you get a call, just go by yourself, don't have Eva along with you. She doesn't eat much as it is, and if the food gets cold and unappetizing, Eva will eat even less.

 

 

Chapter 519 A Loss Greater Than the Gain

Eva really didn't have much of an appetite, but it wasn't because the food had gone cold; she simply hadn't been very hungry to begin with.

Moreover, earlier Lynn had added quite a bit to her plate, although about eighty percent of that ended up being eaten by Adrian.

But the quantity was simply too much, so even if Eva had only eaten twenty percent of it, she was now quite full.

She hesitated, wondering whether to make an excuse to leave early, fearing she might feel unwell and vomit in front of everyone later. Wouldn't it be better to leave for the sake of dieting than for any other reason? At that moment, as if Adrian had read her mind, he suddenly took her hand.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, on our way here, Eva and I thought we saw a decent restaurant nearby. So, we agreed not to eat too much dinner; we're planning to try it out later."

Eva was startled, not expecting him to come up with this idea.

"The restaurant you're talking about? Is it the one run by Henry? His place does have good food; no wonder you were attracted."

"Really?" Adrian's lips curved into a smile, "Since Grandpa has praised it, we'll definitely have to give it a try."

Lynn, however, was somewhat unhappy, "Why bother eating out when we can eat at home? What's the point of going outside?"

Lynn mainly felt that, no matter how tasty the restaurant outside might be, where could it be as clean as home? Regardless if it was a restaurant, they were still strangers. You wouldn't know if they touched the ingredients with unwashed hands. The ingredients they used for all their dishes could even be spoiled!

It might be delicious when served, but if you couldn't see the process, how could you eat with peace of mind?

When Lynn was young, even when dating, she was reluctant to eat out. For a time, Warren was particularly worried. Other couples would go out for dates, walks, and food to bond, but Lynn wanted none of it. At first, he even thought she didn't like him, which was why she behaved that way.

It wasn't until later that he realized Lynn didn't dislike him at all; she was just a germaphobe who couldn't stand the thought of eating outside.

After learning this, Warren made a special effort to learn how to cook, occasionally bringing his own homemade desserts and drinks for their dates.

Or he would invite her to his home to taste the meals he cooked himself.

So, when Lynn voiced her concerns, Warren naturally knew what she was thinking. She was simply worried about the cleanliness of the restaurant, fearing her grandchildren and granddaughter-in-law might get an upset stomach. As her husband, Warren could only whisper in persuasion, "Alright, not everyone is as germophobic as you. If the young people want to go out and have fun, let them. After all, they haven't experienced it before." Lynn disagreed.

"How could they have not experienced it before? Aren't there more restaurants in the big city?"

Eva knew Adrian was trying to solve the problem for her, so she went along with it, but she didn't expect Lynn to have such a strong opinion about them going out to eat. She felt a bit awkward and didn't want the atmosphere to turn unpleasant, so she took the initiative to say, "Grandma is right; the food outside isn't clean, so let's not go then."

Having said that, Eva tugged on Adrian's sleeve under the table, signaling him to agree.

Adrian sat there, his lips pursed, not moving, as if considering what to do next.

The atmosphere seemed to stiffen a bit, starting with Lynn's opposition to them going out.

Lynn sensed something, perhaps her grandson didn't really want to take her out to eat, but just wanted to spend time alone with her.

And she might have accidentally disrupted their plans, so all she could do was awkwardly make up for her previous attitude.

"Actually, I don't want you to go for a reason. I happened to pass by that place before and saw the cooking process. The cook did not pay attention to food hygiene. It's not that Grandma doesn't want you to go, but... why don't you go for a walk instead? If you want to eat, let Grandpa cook for you, so you'll have something to eat when you come back from your walk."

Anyone could tell that Lynn was trying to make amends for her earlier attitude. Eva played along graciously, stepping down the path Lynn had provided.

"That's great, then we owe it to Grandma for telling us. Otherwise, if we got an upset stomach later, it wouldn't have been worth it."

After saying this, she shook Adrian's sleeve under the table again.

Only then did Adrian leisurely lift his gaze and nod.

"Yes, Eva is right, thank you, Grandma."

"Then we'll go out for a walk first; the air in the fields should be quite nice in the evening."

After they stood up, Ruby also wanted to follow them, but Lynn, who was beside her, held her back, "Why don't you two help your great grandma with some chores later?"

The two little ones blinked and reluctantly agreed.

It took a while for Eva and Adrian to come out of the yard, and just in that short time, it had grown dark outside. Walking along the road, they could see the lights on in the houses. Eva felt a bit awkward as she said to Adrian, "Why were you acting like that just now?"

"How was I acting?" Adrian asked calmly in return, seemingly unaware of any issue with his demeanor.

"You were rude. After all, Grandma is an elder; you shouldn't have remained silent."

Hearing this, Adrian chuckled lightly.

"Is remaining silent considered rude? Didn't you speak up for me?"

"What I said represents my own views, but you should also make your stance clear."

Upon hearing this, Adrian stopped walking and looked down at her seriously.

Eva became somewhat nervous under his gaze.

"What's wrong?"

"How come I've noticed that since your memory loss, you seem to have become quite fond of lecturing people?"

Eva couldn't help but blink at this.

"Me... fond of lecturing?"

She didn't feel that what she had just said was lecturing.

"When did I lecture you?" Eva frowned slightly, "I just felt that the way you handled the situation earlier wasn't good, so I gave you some advice. Why are you... reacting like this? Why are you saying that I'm lecturing you?" Seeing that she was getting angry, Adrian quickly caught her delicate wrist.

"What are you angry about?"

"Where am I angry?"

"Alright, whether it's advice or a lecture, I'm happy to receive it." Adrian interrupted her before she could continue and gently kissed her hand, bringing it to his lips.

Eva was about to get angry, but his kiss made her anger vanish in an instant.

"Alright, even if my attitude was bad, it was to keep you from staying there any longer. Are you sure you can still eat?"

Eva shook her head.

"See? My bad attitude is nothing compared to you feeling unwell later, right?"

 

 

Chapter 520 Offering Something Else

"Am I coming across as ungrateful?" "Not at all."

A determined voice quickly countered, "I'm looking out for you, and you're concerned about me. We're both mindful of each other's feelings; how can that be ungrateful? Do you think I'm ungrateful?" Eva shook her head.

"How could I think that? It's just that I'm worried you might leave a poor impression on your grandparents or inadvertently hurt their feelings. They are getting on in years, you know." "True, you've got a point. I'll remember to be more considerate from now on."

He acknowledged his oversight with appropriate timing. He seemed to have a knack for reassuring her, which made Eva's fleeting concern evaporate.

"Just so you're aware."

Adrian offered a soft chuckle and walked on beside her.

"Have we ever just walked together like this before?"

This question sent Adrian into a reflective silence so prolonged that Eva turned to glance at him.

"Is it possible that after all this time together, we've never really just gone for a walk?"

She mused that for any couple, taking walks should be one of the simplest shared pleasures.

"We have," Adrian suddenly interjected.

"But that was ages ago, back when we were just kids."

In those days, she was his constant shadow.

"Back when we were kids?" Eva didn't usually cling to the past, but nostalgia piqued her interest whenever he mentioned their shared history. "That's right."

"Can you share more about what we did as kids? I'd love to hear."

Adrian glanced at her with a smile, "Sure, why not."

And so they continued their stroll down the tranquil country lane, with Adrian recounting tales from their childhood as Eva listened intently, chiming in now and then with a comment or question.

Time seemed to drift by unnoticed until Adrian's stride came to an abrupt halt. Eva, catching the change, inquired, "Something wrong?"

After a brief pause, he replied, "It's nothing."

Eva detected a hint of suppression in his voice, as if he were keeping something from her. At first, she found it strange and guessed in her mind, but soon she remembered something she had pushed to the back of her mind since she arrived here.

The fact that Adrian was still injured!

So Eva abruptly stopped and felt a bit annoyed with herself. How could she have forgotten such an important thing?

He had been attentive to her, even noticing when her appetite wasn't good, which showed how attentive he was to her, whereas she... had even forgotten that he was hurt. "Wait."

Eva called out to him, "Let's go back."

"What's wrong?"

Adrian glanced sideways at her and said, "We've only just come out; if we go back now, Grandma might want to feed you again soon. It might be better to wait until later in the night and return when they are surely asleep." The elderly couple usually went to bed very early, typically asleep by nine o'clock.

So, if they walked until after nine, they naturally wouldn't have to meet them.

Unexpectedly, Eva was unwilling.

"No, let's go back now. We're not far from home anyway."

Adrian frowned slightly, "Aren't you worried about yourself?"

Hearing this, Eva didn't think much and directly said, "I'm more worried about you."

Adrian paused, "What did you say?"

"I'm sorry." Eva looked at him with an apologetic face, "After coming here, I forgot about your injury."

She had only been thinking about the children and had completely neglected him.

If she were in his shoes, she would surely feel terrible.

Realizing that she was apologizing for this reason, Adrian sighed with extreme resignation.

"Is that all? I thought it was something serious."

Eva's elegant brows knitted at this response.

"You're seriously hurt, isn't that a big deal? Let's not walk anymore; let's go back. You should have your wound redressed."

At this point, Eva remembered something else and asked, "By the way, did you bring the medicine with you?"

Seeing the worry almost spilling out of her eyes, Adrian didn't have the heart to let her continue to worry for him and simply answered, "I did bring it; it's all in my suitcase. I'll change it later when we go back."

"Can you manage it on your own?" Eva wasn't ready to let it go, "Let's go back now, and I'll help you change it."

Adrian pursed his lips and fell silent.

Seeing him silent, Eva lifted her head to look at him. She saw a helpless look in his eyes and had no choice but to say, "Anyway, with you around, if I encounter something I don't like to eat, I'll just stuff it into your mouth, okay?" He still didn't speak.

Eva had to soften her voice, "Come on, I actually want to eat something too. After all, I'm so thin, I need to eat more, right? But don't worry, I'll control the portions myself. If I can't eat anymore, I definitely won't force myself." She knew Adrian didn't want to go back early because he was worried that she would force herself to eat in front of the elders.

Sure enough, after she spoke softly for a while, she finally managed to persuade Adrian a little.

But he still stood there, seemingly a bit reluctant.

"What's the matter? I've already said this, isn't it enough?"

Adrian suddenly let out a light laugh, "It's not that it's not enough; it's just that besides saying these things, can you give a little more of something else?" Eva looked puzzled, "Something else?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she was embraced by the person in front of her. Adrian's grip tightened, and she uncontrollably fell forward into his arms.

His overpowering masculine presence enveloped her strongly.

"If you want to persuade me to do something next time, it's better to do it with actions, hmm?"

He had already leaned down; his forehead was against hers, and their breaths were mingling together.

The ambiguous atmosphere made Eva so nervous that even her eyelashes trembled lightly.

Although she didn't resist Adrian's closeness, this was the second time they had been intimate today, and it was too much for her to accept.

"I..."

She instinctively stretched out her hand to push Adrian's chest. When her hand touched him, she was afraid of hurting his wound, so she quietly moved it to another spot. Noticing her subtle movement, Adrian fell silent.

After seeing that she was still attentive to his injury at this time, Adrian knew that she was truly worried about him.

With this thought, Adrian no longer had the heart to tease her, and, restraining himself, he gently kissed her smooth forehead, "Let's go back."