Leaving While Pregnant：He Goes Crazy！
Chapter 554 How Could I Not Care About You?

It was clear that something complex had happened between them in the past. Something she couldn't remember at all. Eva bit her lip and flung herself deep in thought. "Ms. Hansen? Ms. Hansen?"

It wasn't until Tim called out to her twice and waved his hand in front of her face that Eva snapped out of her daze. "What's up?"

Tim looked at her worriedly. He had thought Eva was just dodging his question by asking about his first day. Now, her demeanor suggested it wasn't that simple. She had seemed genuinely interested in when he started, and something about his answer seemed to have struck a chord with her.

Anyone who had climbed the ranks to a top management position in a major company had to have an exceptional instinct for these things.

Piecing things together, Tim also sensed something amiss and instinctively glanced over at Adrian, who sat with a stony expression.

Then, considering the papers in his hand and the person who had just increased his pay out of the blue, he blurted out, "Ms. Hansen, you've only just returned to the company. There's no need to rush into dealing with these matters. I can handle them on my own for now. Why don't you take the rest of the day off to rest?"

Eva was taken aback and gave him a puzzled look.

"You're telling me to take a rest when I've barely just arrived at the office?"

Tim rubbed the back of his head, catching a glimpse from the corner of his eye that the aura of the heavy-hitter on the couch seemed less icy than before.

It looked like he was on the right track.

"Ms. Hansen, I was thinking you should head back and get some rest. You seem to have slimmed down quite a bit since I last saw you at the office. Have you been feeling under the weather lately?" Tim pressed on with renewed vigor. Eva couldn't really argue against that; her noticeable weight loss was something she couldn't deny-even at a glance.

Upon seeing her purse her lips without responding, Tim continued, "Ms. Hansen, why don't you go home and rest? If you're worried about the company, you could come by for a bit each day. I'll keep you informed about anything important, and I'll handle the rest, okay?"

With that said, it seemed there was nothing left for Eva to refuse. She thought for a moment and finally nodded. "Alright then."

Now that his suggestion was accepted, Tim's gaze involuntarily flickered back to the tall and handsome man on the couch.

As he looked over, he caught the man giving a meaningful look in their direction.

Tim couldn't help but scratch his head again; it seemed he had handled the situation quite well.

"Well, Ms. Hansen, you can stay here a little longer, then head back home. I've got other things to take care of," Tim said. "Alright, go on with your work," Eva replied.

Once Tim left, Adrian, who had been sitting on the sofa, stood up and walked over to Eva.

"Tired?" He asked; his voice low, and his tone not particularly cheerful. The recent events had soured his mood, but he couldn't help showing concern for Eva and took the initiative to speak to her.

Eva had planned to finish her work before going to see him and to soothe the emotions that hadn't been calmed earlier, but she hadn't expected him to come over and show concern for her first. With this thought, Eva's heart softened, and as he approached, she allowed herself to lean into his embrace.

Adrian was taken aback and instinctively caught her.

He looked down at Eva as she closed her eyes slightly and rested her cheek against his chest.

"Maybe it's just been too long since I've worked. I do feel a bit drained."

Hearing this, Adrian's brows furrowed with instant concern. "Drained? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Eva couldn't help but laugh at the concern in his voice. "I just said dealing with work is draining; I didn't say I was feeling unwell. Why are you so worried?" Adrian was at a loss. "Worried? When was I worried?"

"Weren't you just worried?"

"Hmm, I was just asking. Is there a problem?"

Clearly, he cared, but he didn't want to admit it. Eva thought for a moment and then moved her hand down to find his other hand, which was motionless at his side.

She leaned in and took the initiative to intertwine her fingers with his.

In an instant, Eva felt Adrian's body jolt.

She chuckled to herself, and as she looked up, she met Adrian's gaze as he was looking down.

Their eyes locked in the air.

"After we finish up here, shall we go check out your company?" Eva suggested, her eyes clear and bright, like a pristine, sunlit lake, rippling with reflected office light. Adrian stared for a moment, visibly dazed. "Why?" His voice was raspy, and his grip on her waist was intensifying, while the hand she held remained still, only feeling the warmth of her delicate palm.

The heat from her touch warmed his heart, yet the sourness remained, considering her previous statement.

"Didn't you say we should forget about it?"

"Yeah," Eva admitted openly, "I did say that."

At this, Adrian's eyes darkened. "So, you really don't care about me."

Eva struggled to contain her laughter. "Where did I show that I don't care? I care about you so much that I'd rather not go."

Adrian was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

"You're still healing, remember? We've been out long enough. We should head back."

After she finished speaking, Eva noticed his confused look and continued, "What, did you forget about your injury because it started to heal a bit?"

Eva finally had a chance to gently scold him. Adrian had felt a hint of sourness earlier, thinking she didn't care about visiting the company, or she just wasn't in a rush. But it turned out she was more concerned about his injury than he realized. Now, the sourness in Adrian's heart dissipated and was replaced by the warmth of her concern.

Overwhelmed with satisfaction, he leaned in, burying his head in the crook of her neck, inhaling the sweet fragrance of her being.

"I didn't forget," he croaked, "just... I wasn't thinking about it for a moment. I'm glad you remembered for me."

"If not for you, for whom else?" She playfully challenged.

"Mhm," he willingly murmured, "Keep remembering for me."

As they spoke, his previously motionless hand finally tightened around hers.

Eva felt that too, and with it, any last wisp of doubt cleared from her heart.

"So shall we head back now?"

"Let's go."

Although they had agreed, he didn't move; he was just simply holding her in his arms.

Eva waited for a moment, puzzled by his lack of action. Just as she was about to lift her head to ask, her chin was gently grasped.