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Chapter 4

Upon realizing this, Vivian's complexion gradually changed.

Eva, not noticing her expression, said lightly, "It was merely a light shower, I'm fine."

With that, she stepped forward and placed yesterday's work report on the desk.

"This is the summary of yesterday's work that I've organized. I have other things to do, so I won't disturb your reunion."

Eva left, but Adrian's brows furrowed tightly.

"Adrian?"

It wasn't until Vivian called his name that he snapped back to reality.

Seeing Adrian in this state, Vivian felt uneasy, but she still spoke gently and considerately, "I noticed Eva doesn't seem to be in good shape. Although she's working as your secretary now, she was still the young lady of the Hansen family before they went bankrupt. You mustn't be too harsh on her."

Harsh?

Adrian scoffed inwardly. Who could be harsh on her?

Meanwhile, Eva, feeling dizzy, returned to her office.

She was overwhelmed by severe dizziness, resting her head on the office desk, swiftly slipping into a profound slumber.

Eva drifted into a dream, returning to the year she turned eighteen.

That day was the coming-of-age ceremony for both Eva and Adrian.

The two families held the ceremony together. Eva wore her favorite blue dress, had her hair styled in big waves, and got her nails done. She planned to confess to Adrian that day.

She lifted her skirt and went to find Adrian, but overheard a few of Adrian's friends teasing him.

"Adrian, you're an adult now. Do you have a crush? You could consider getting engaged."

"I think Eva is a good choice. She's always following you around."

Hearing this, Eva instinctively stopped in her tracks, eager to hear Adrian's response.

However, before Adrian could answer, someone else spoke up, "Eva won't do. Adrian only sees her as a sister. Everyone knows there's only one person in Adrian's heart, and that's Vivian."

Vivian... He liked Vivian?

Eva cast a furtive glance at Adrian.

In the night, the young man sat on a stone bench, a faint smile on his handsome face, not denying it.

"Indeed, Vivian is more gentle and charming, more womanly. Eva is just a little girl. Most importantly, Vivian is Adrian's lifesaver," said Michael Cooper, one of Adrian's best friends.

"Yes, Vivian saved your life. The river was rushing, and if she hadn't jumped in to save you, you wouldn't be here today."

Young Adrian nodded, finally responding for once.

His face was pale in the moonlight, "The place by my side will always be reserved for Vivian."

Upon hearing this, the color drained from Eva's face.

Vivian saving Adrian's life was a well-known story in their circle.

But Eva knew little about this.

Because that year, she had also fallen into the water, had a high fever, and was seriously ill. When she woke up, she had forgotten many things, including how she had fallen into the water.

A classmate said that she fell into the water because she was playing around carelessly.

Eva always felt like she had forgotten something, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't remember. As the years passed, she forgot the events of that time even more thoroughly.

She hadn't expected Adrian to be so fixated on the person who saved his life.

If only she had been the one to jump in and save him.

She felt like a giant stone was weighing on her chest, and her headache grew more intense. Why wasn't she the one who had saved him?

If only... if only...

Suddenly, Adrian's face emerged before her, his eyes cold and merciless. "Eva, terminate the pregnancy."

Then Vivian appeared beside him, clinging to Adrian like a vine.

"Eva, by choosing not to terminate the child, are you trying to ruin our relationship?"

Adrian's gaze grew even colder. He stepped forward and grabbed her chin. "Terminate the pregnancy! Don't push me to act."

Eva struggled and abruptly woke up, drenched in cold sweat.

The changing scenery outside the car window came into view.

Just now... was it a dream? How could a dream feel so real...

Eva exhaled a breath.

"Eva, you're awake." Eva looked up and saw Vivian's worried face. "Thank goodness, I was worrying about your well-being throughout the journey."

Vivian? What was she doing here?

Eva quickly realized something and looked to her side.

Sure enough, Adrian was driving, and Vivian was in the passenger seat.

Adrian, hearing that she was awake, glanced at her through the rearview mirror.

"Awake? Do you feel unwell anywhere? Tell the doctor when we get to the hospital."

Eva had just managed to steady her heartbeat, but hearing this, she grew tense once more.

"No, there's no need to go to the hospital. I'm fine."

"Stop being ridiculous. Do you know you have a fever?" Adrian glanced at her again.

Vivian chimed in, "Yes, Eva, your fever is quite high. You need to go to the hospital. I heard from Adrian that you got caught in the rain yesterday. What happened?"

What happened?

Looking at Vivian in front of her, Eva's pale lips moved, but she didn't utter a single word.

Vivian must have been present during yesterday's fiasco. Was she hinting at something by saying this?

As she pondered, Vivian's face showed a hint of concern, and she looked at Eva apologetically. "Was it because of yesterday..."

Adrian interrupted Vivian, his voice steady, "In any case, we're going to the hospital first. Take a few days to rest while you're sick; you don't need to go to the office for now."

Being interrupted, Vivian cast a slightly perplexed glance at Adrian.

Eva bit her lip and finally spoke after a long pause, "I'm not going to the hospital."

Her expression was stubborn, and Adrian frowned, feeling that Eva was being particularly willful today.

"If you fall ill and refrain from seeking medical care, what do you want to do?"

Eva pressed her lips together, "I know my own body."

She couldn't go to the hospital! Otherwise, her pregnancy would be exposed.

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