So, he felt compassion and thought of doing a good deed to help her. Unexpectedly, something that should not have happened happened after they went into the room.She was under the influence of drugs, so she was extremely passionate and eager. Besides, he had not slept with anyone for many years, so it was inevitable that he lost control and succumbed to temptation. After all, no man could withstand the seduction of such a girl with a good figure and beautiful appearance. He had never been much of a gentleman anyway.After that, he immediately found someone to investigate this matter and find out the truth since he knew that she had been set up, and he eventually sent someone to hand over the evidence to her.She was infamous in Detroit during that time, and her fiancé had broken off their engagement mercilessly. He thought that she would publish the evidence to prove that she had been drugged and that the person who had set her up was none other than Natalie, but she did not do so.
Evelyn felt that it was extremely ironic when she thought about her current situation now.Barry had initially treated her well, but a woman’s instigation could really make a man lose his mind. Natalie’s mother would always say all sorts of things to Barry to brainwash him, and Helena humiliated Barry as well when they got divorced. This resulted in Barry treating Evelyn indifferently for so many years. In addition, Natalie’s mother had given birth to a son for Barry, so Barry ignored Evelyn even more. After thinking about this, Evelyn felt that the corners of her eyes were a little wet. She raised her hand to wipe her eyes and realized that there were tears. She chuckled as she wiped the tears off, then she stood up and started packing her things. She had to find a place to rent first before selling the house so that she and her mother would have a place to stay.Evelyn was very busy in the next two days, but she managed to get everything sorted out. She found a place to rent
“Evelyn, you went to Australia and finally came back after two years. I just missed you, so I wanted to meet you and treat you to a meal.”Evelyn calmed down after the impulsive moment earlier and said coldly, “Let me know the time and place.”She was sure that Barry had an ulterior motive by asking to have dinner with her, but she did not care anymore. She no longer held any expectations for him anyway. She simply agreed to meet him for dinner because she did not want to make things difficult for her mother. Helena never wanted Evelyn’s relationship with Barry to be tense for fear that she would be criticized by the public for being an unfilial daughter.After Barry told her the time and place over the other end of the line, Evelyn simply replied with a hum before she hung up the phone.After hanging up the phone, Evelyn looked at her mother and asked, “Mom, do you want me to go to this dinner?”Helena glanced at her, then reached out to hold her hand and said, “Just go.”Helena
"You're right. She's young and needs proper training."Evelyn stood in the bathroom for a while, staring at herself in the mirror. As she continued to look, tears slid down her face. This was her father. Her mother was about to undergo a dangerous surgery tomorrow, and they didn’t even know if she would make it through. Yet, here he was, still desperately trying to push Evelyn into the arms of an old, shrewd man!To say that it didn't hurt would be a lie. Evelyn didn't know what she had done wrong in her past life to deserve a father like this in her present life.Other girls' fathers treated their daughters like they were their past lovers, pampering them and protecting them from any harm. But her father...Had he always been like this? Had he always been a scoundrel without any compassion? Or did he change completely under the brainwashing of Natalie and Melanie? But none of it mattered anymore. What mattered was that she would pretend she didn't have such a father from
After hearing Barry's words, the man responded with a disdainful and cold chuckle. Then, he pointed his cigarette at the restroom sign on the nearby wall and said to Barry with a smile, "Mr. Stewart, what do you think I'm doing in a place like this? Did you think I was here to watch you slap your daughter?"This remark left Barry's face in an embarrassing shade of pale. He felt deeply humiliated.It was evident from the man's comment that he had overheard the entire conversation between Barry and Evelyn moments ago. Barry felt ashamed to have his instructions to his daughter to marry George exposed. He couldn't respond to the man before him and could only manage an awkward smile.The man paid no more attention to Barry. His gaze briefly swept over the girl who was covering her face and intentionally not looking in his direction.Then, he walked away.As he passed by Barry, he paused briefly. Barry quickly forced a smile, and the man's deep, pleasant voice filled the air. "But th
Evelyn's thoughts briefly wandered, and then she returned her attention to the road ahead."Could you drop me off at the bus stop ahead? I'll make my own way back from there," Evelyn requested. She didn't want to inconvenience anyone, especially a man she still considered a stranger.The man chuckled lightly and said casually, "Since I've already gone out of the way to help you, I might as well see it to the end. I'll make sure to deliver you to your destination safely."Evelyn bit her lip but eventually said, "I'm going to Central Hospital."Before this, the man had been keeping his gaze fixed on the road ahead. But after she had mentioned her destination, he glanced at her, a trace of amusement in his eyes.Evelyn met his gaze, and it immediately reminded her of the sarcastic comments he had made about her at the hospital.To be honest, Evelyn couldn't quite determine whether this man was a friend or a foe.He had mocked her at the hospital for her seemingly addictive habit
And here they were now.Rowan wasn't sure why he had decided to drive her home. He figured it was because he couldn't stand the thought of her being dragged back to be delivered to some old man by Barry.For the rest of the journey, neither of them spoke.Evelyn leaned wearily against the car seat, staring blankly out the window at the passing night scenery. The pain on her face and the wounds in her heart made her feel utterly dejected.When the car stopped in front of Evelyn's apartment building, she unbuckled her seatbelt and politely thanked him. "Thank you for tonight."The man turned to look at her, his gaze pausing on her swollen cheeks. Then, he met her eyes.His deep eyes seemed to see right through her as he said calmly, "Go back and ice it. It’ll heal faster."He was referring to her swollen face."Thank you."Evelyn awkwardly turned her face away. "I'll get going then—""You live in a place like this?"The man's words interrupted Evelyn's attempt to leave, and he
But ultimately, Rowan was the man who had helped her. He felt the need to do something for her, not because of any romantic feelings, but purely out of guilt.Back when the incident happened, he had gathered evidence to prove Natalie's involvement in setting Evelyn up, wanting to make amends. Evelyn hadn't used that evidence, so helping her this time was his way of compensating for it.After helping her this time, Rowan felt like he could finally live with his conscience. He didn't understand why a ruthless person like himself would feel guilty after sleeping with a woman. Perhaps it was because that night had directly led to her tarnished reputation. If it had just been a one-night stand, he wouldn't have had these emotions.Now that he had helped her, he considered it a clean slate between them. Even if he saw her being mistreated in the future, he wouldn't intervene.He had no other thoughts about Evelyn. It would be more accurate to say that he had no thoughts about love an