Chapter 287

Nathaniel's pride took a sharp blow. His expression hardened as he spoke. "I'm concerned Evelyn might be getting scammed. Eleanor will worry too. This isn't just about Evelyn."

Robert sighed, exasperated.

Nathaniel had a habit of saying things he didn’t mean when it came to women.

Ever since Evelyn had accepted his divorce proposal without protest, he’d been acting unlike himself.

Meanwhile, Evelyn followed Julian out of the private hospital.

Settling into the passenger seat, she stole a glance at him. "Julian, how did the meeting go?"

"Good. The surgery is set for three days from now."

The mention of the schedule snapped her back to focus, her expression serious. "Julian, this surgery has to succeed. Eleanor means everything to me."

"Don’t worry. I’ll give it my all." Determination burned in his eyes.

For Evelyn, who cherished Eleanor so deeply, he would do everything in his power to save her.

That way, nothing from the Whitmore family could hold Evelyn back anymore.

A soft smile curved her lips. "I feel better hearing you say that."

"Come live in Nord City with us, Evelyn. Start fresh with your baby. Stay far away from the Whitmores."

"I will, but not yet."

Julian frowned. "What’s stopping you?"

She shook her head. "I need to finish my college credits first. Once Eleanor recovers, I’ll talk to Margaret about it. Maybe in a few months, when I’m too far along, I’ll move in with you all."

Quick calculations ran through his mind. A few months wasn’t too long. He could wait.

After arriving at the hospital, Evelyn went straight for her prenatal checkup.

During the ultrasound, the doctor’s eyes widened in surprise. "Congratulations! I’m detecting two heartbeats. You’re having twins."

Evelyn stared at the monitor in disbelief. "Really?"

"Yes."

Beaming, she left the room clutching the report.

Julian approached her. "Everything alright?"

"The doctor said I’m carrying twins and ordered a blood test." Her smile was unstoppable.

"Julian, there are two babies!" She could barely contain her excitement.

He took the report, scanning it before a faint smile tugged at his lips.

He schooled his expression. "Twins are wonderful, but it also means higher risks. I still don’t fully support keeping them."

To him, Evelyn’s health mattered more than the babies.

She tugged his sleeve. "Nothing will go wrong. I’ll be careful."

He exhaled. "Are you still keeping this from Alexander and the others?"

"For now. We’ll tell them once I move to Nord City." Her pleading eyes locked onto his.

Finally, he relented. "Fine. But only until then."

Alexander had no idea about the pregnancy. A few more months wouldn’t change anything.

Even if he found out now, the outcome would be the same.

Julian could already picture the future—getting pummeled by Alexander for Evelyn’s sake.

Just then, a woman lunged forward, snatching the report from Evelyn’s hands. "I knew it! You’re pregnant, Evelyn Carter! You’re finished now!"

Evelyn studied the masked woman, struggling to place her. "Cassandra?" she guessed.

"That’s right. It’s me." The woman yanked off her mask.

It was indeed Cassandra Blake!

This was their first encounter since the demolition incident.