Chapter 134
"At least you have some decency left." Beatrice's sharp gaze then landed on Nathaniel.
"Nathaniel, Victoria mentioned her brother is visiting Bern City. Let's arrange a dinner together. We should also discuss your engagement."
"Given both our families' statuses, this requires thorough consideration."
Nathaniel's eyes flickered toward Evelyn, his expression unreadable.
She didnโt glance back. Not even once.
A bitter smirk tugged at his lips. Whether their engagement was real or fake meant nothing to her.
After all, she had already moved onโnot with one man, but two. She handled it effortlessly.
Logically, this should have been a relief. No more pestering, no more complications.
Yet, the satisfaction he expected never came.
Beatrice turned on Evelyn, her voice dripping with disdain. "Listen carefullyโNathaniel is marrying Victoria soon. Theyโre the ideal match, unlike you."
Evelyn forced a smile. "Iโm aware. You donโt need to repeat it like a broken record. People might mistake you for a parrot."
Her gaze finally met his, defiance burning in her eyes.
The elevator doors slid shut, cutting off their silent battle.
Only then did she slump against the wall, a hollow laugh escaping her lips.
She was mocking herself.
By the end of the month, once the surgery was over, everything would finally end.
The weight in her chest lingered all the way home.
Julian emerged from the kitchen, holding a steaming bowl. "Evelyn, I made you chicken soup. The test results came backโyou need the nutrients."
She grabbed his arm, lowering her voice. "Quiet!"
"Relax. Aunt Margaret isnโt home."
A sigh of relief escaped her.
"Is there an issue with the prenatal results?"
"The babyโs fine. The real problem is youโyouโre undernourished. Eat more."
Evelyn eyed the soup. The rich aroma made her stomach growl.
She devoured it, savoring every drop.
Julianโs phone buzzed again.
"Your phone wonโt stop ringing. Hospital emergency?"
He glanced at the screenโVictoria.
He set it aside. "I get calls constantly. Ignore it. Iโm off-duty."
"What if itโs urgent?"
"If it were, theyโd call the emergency line."
He knew why Victoria was calling. But he refused to take that surgery.
He wasnโt the only capable doctor in the world.
Besides, he despised the idea of his sister marrying into the Whitmore family.
Evelyn, oblivious, smiled as he fussed over her meal.
Initially, sheโd worried about raising the baby alone.
But Julianโs steady presence eased those fears.
His phone screen lit up againโmissed calls piling up.
He ignored every one.
Annoyance simmered inside him.
Were the Whitmores that special? Heโd made his stance clear to Victoria. Why couldnโt she let go of Nathaniel?
A divorced man, still hung up on Evelyn. Bringing her to the hospital, hiring caretakersโwhat a hypocrite.
Meanwhile, Victoria stood outside a private lounge, her phone nearly dead from frantic dialing.
"Why isnโt Julian answering? Did you check the hospital?" Her face was pale with frustration.