Chapter 4

A bitter smile tugged at Evelyn's lips.

She hadn't even left yet, and Adrian couldn't wait to bring Claire home?!

Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

Seeing that Evelyn didn't immediately agree, Adrian frowned.

"Evelyn, what does your silence mean?"

"How many times do I have to tell you? Claire and I are just friends, and now we have a work relationship."

"She doesn't have a place to stay. What's wrong with her resting at our house tonight? Can you stop being so petty?"

Evelyn remained quiet, not saying a single unnecessary word.

Adrian's frown deepened, then he changed his tone.

"Claire never cares about what I do outside or how late I work. In my eyes, that's what a virtuous wife and good mother should be like."

A virtuous wife and good mother?

Then I wish you both a hundred years of happiness and many children.

Evelyn grumbled internally, then said flatly, "Then open the door for her yourself. If you like her so much, you do it. I have to go to the hospital later. I don't have time."

Besides, she wasn't Adrian's servant.

Though in Adrian's mind right now, that's probably exactly what he thought of her.

Adrian froze.

This was the first time in all these years that Evelyn had refused him.

Normally, how would Evelyn dare speak to him like this?

Even when her period made her feel terrible, she would immediately fulfill whatever he wanted.

Adrian's voice was tinged with anger.

"Evelyn, do you think having a child gives you a voice now? Let me tell you, I'm still the one in charge of this house! You'll do what I tell you to do!"

After hearing this, Evelyn replied coolly, "Oh, my stomach hurts, honey. I need to go to the hospital for a checkup. If you think it's better for a woman who just gave birth with stomach pain to skip the hospital and go home to open the door for someone, then I can do what you say."

Evelyn's words were particularly cutting. Adrian was a bit stunned.

When did she get such a sharp tongue?

Though Adrian suspected Evelyn was faking illness, his mind remained rational and courteous.

"Fine, then go to the hospital. I'll come see you there later too."

Evelyn didn't plan to hear what he'd say next. She hung up and went to the hospital to see the baby.

After all, this was her own flesh and blood. Who knew if she'd ever see him again?

Looking at her child in the hospital room, gazing at that tender, adorable face, Evelyn felt a wave of grief.

Her child had just been born, yet she would never see him again.

Suddenly, she heard a nurse's voice from outside.

"Oh my, Mr. Caldwell, is this your wife? Are you both here to see the baby together?"