Favors are what you owe others in times of need. Eva realized this when she had to ask for help from various people later on, and only then did she realize how timely Vivian's phone call was.

The Hansen family lost all their assets except for a property. When they started over again, Eva wanted to sell the property and use the money to start anew with her father.

However, Hansen refused and calmly told her, "Deal with the house however you want. Since I succeeded in starting my business from scratch before, I will definitely be able to do it again in the future. You can give those people the house as collateral and invite Vivian out for dinner soon after to see if there is anything she needs your help with, so that we can repay our debts as soon as possible." "Dad..."

How could one ever fully repay their debts? Hansen patted his daughter's head warmly.

"Even if Dad has nothing left now, he cannot let our family bow down in front of our rivals. Don't worry; even without funds, Dad will find a way eventually. It might take longer than expected but wait patiently for me."

Eva fell silent for a long time before raising her head weakly.

"Dad... should we go find Uncle Steven?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Hansen immediately frowned and said sternly: "No!"

"I don't think that Uncle Steven knows about this matter yet; even if he does know about it already, he won't need us to take initiative because he would have helped me anyway. But Eva, once we accept his help truly someday, what will you do then? The Eva that I raised is the best one in the world; I don't want you lowering your head in front of anyone else no matter what happens. Rest assured, even without funds, Dad will find a way. It might take longer than expected but, again I ask you, please wait patiently for me."

That day, Eva cried until her eyes were swollen when she returned to her room. After crying, instead of mortgaging the property back to those people as collateral, she turned it into cash and transferred all of it into Hansen's bank account. When she came out of the bank, Eva took out her phone and stared blankly at a photo of herself with Adrian.

Perhaps her feelings for Adrian weren't as pure and passionate as she had imagined them to be. She really needed this money now.

In front of real-life hardships, nothing else mattered.

-

Eva and Emily each left after two hours. On the way home, Eva calculated in her heart when they would divorce.

She had just visited Grandma recently; her condition was good enough that surgery could be performed in about a month or so. When that time comes and Grandma has made a full recovery without any complications for a good time frame post surgery, she and Adrian can then end their superficial marriage. He can also fulfill his promise to Vivian then too. Vivian is gentler than Eva; kinder than Eva; has better family background than hers too - surely Grandma would like Vivian more?

They both have bright futures ahead of them; there's no need for her to worry anymore.

"Madam."

The driver noticed that Eva was absent-minded through the rearview mirror and reminded her: "What time are we going over to Madam's place today?"

Eva snapped out of it upon hearing him speak: "Oh? Is it Sunday already?"

Time passed by so quickly!

Due to work reasons, Granny Blackwood only allowed them to visit on Sundays while forbidding visits on other days, and so, they visited on Sundays only, lest she gets angry with them if they do otherwise.

For these past two years since their marriage began deteriorating, Eva always went together with Adrian every Sunday to visit her.

He got drunk last night and left with Vivian; who knows what he's doing now...

Just then, the driver asked: "Do you want me to call Mr. Blackwood?"

Upon hearing this, Eva came back to her senses and instinctively said: "No need; he's busy."

The driver was speechless.

"I'll go by myself today."

All he could do was nod silently before driving on.

Having stayed at the Blackwood family for so long, he could tell that something wasn't right lately from their atmosphere. He had also heard some rumors going around too. Seeing how Eva looked right now made him feel sorry for her. But they were just hired help - it wasn't their place to worry about such things.

-

New York's best nursing home

As soon as she arrived, a caregiver greeted Eva with a smile and said: "Mrs. Blackwood is here! Granny Blackwood was just talking about you earlier; our colleague wanted to take her downstairs for a walk but she refused and insisted on waiting in her room instead because she didn't want you waiting when you arrive."

Hearing this, Eva couldn't help but laugh. "Actually, it's okay to make me wait a little longer."

The caregiver said, "The main thing is that you only come once a week. The old lady cherishes this time and feels that if she can see you for an extra ten minutes, then she will have seen you for ten more minutes."

Eva heard this and was stunned for a moment before sensing something.

"How has her mood been lately? Is she okay?"

"Her mood seems fine with no major fluctuations."

Eva asked again, "What about her meals and rest?"

"It doesn't seem like there's anything different."

"Thank you." Eva nodded. "But I still need your help to carefully check her recent sleep times and meal amounts."

The medical staff nodded.

"Okay, no problem. I'll go check right away."

"Thank you."

After thanking them again, Eva turned around and headed towards Granny Blackwood's room.

When Granny Blackwood returned home, under the care of her personal caregiver, she had already sat on the bed resting while waiting for her granddaughter-in-law and grandson to visit.

Although age had left its mark on Granny Blackwood's face over the years, it did not take away from her elegance or composure.

Hearing footsteps outside the door made Granny Blackwood's face light up with joy beyond what one would expect at her age.

"It's almost time; Adrian and Eva must be here now," she said happily.

As soon as she finished speaking, a familiar slender figure appeared at the door of the room.

"Eva!"

Granny Blackwood exclaimed in delight: "You're here!"

Eva quickened her pace and walked over to Granny Blackwood's side. "Grandma,"

"Yes?"

Granny Blackwood immediately grabbed hold of Eva's hand feeling very happy.

The smile on her face disappeared as soon as she touched Eva's hand, replaced by shock and concern. "Why are your hands so cold? Are you not wearing enough clothes?" Before Eva could answer, Granny Blackwood continued to nag.

"You're such a child; you're naturally weak and afraid of the cold. Why hasn't Adrian taken better care of you in this weather?"

It was then that Granny Blackwood noticed something else.

"Speaking of which, where is he?"

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