Leaving While Pregnant：He Goes Crazy！
Chapter 426 Willingly and Wholeheartedly

The phone was completely taken from her, and Eva couldn't regain it.

She dared not snatch it back, fearing the struggle might worsen his pain.

"What punishment? Even if you misspoke, that has nothing to do with your injury."

Regardless of what she said, Adrian seemed deaf to her words, as if he had steeled himself to be punished.

Seeing his unyielding demeanor, Eva could only say, "Even if punishment is due, there could be other ways." Other ways?

At last, Adrian lifted his head to look at her.

"What kind of punishment do you suggest?"

Eva thought it over seriously. "There are ways to punish, but not now. Wait until your wound is healed."

"And after the punishment, will you forgive me?"

"Let's talk about that later."

His words today had indeed angered Eva.

Adrian, seeing her reaction, his gaze darkened a touch, but he said no more.

"Hand me your phone, so I can call the doctor to come and redress your wound."

After a brief silence, Adrian finally handed over the phone.

Eva sighed internally as she took it. Because of his sudden episode, she hadn't been able to see Emily off properly.

But with Nathan at her side, she didn't have to worry.

After the call, the doctor quickly arrived and redressed Adrian's wound.

During the process, the doctor couldn't help but ask, "What happened to this wound? Wasn't it treated yesterday? Why does it look worse? What did you do?"

Adrian replied calmly, "I accidentally bumped into something."

The doctor was momentarily speechless.

"Mr. Blackwood, this injury of yours... it's not fatal but shouldn't be taken lightly. You must take proper care of it. What if it leads to complications? What do you think will happen to your body then? And what about Ms. Hansen? And your children?"

The doctor's words left Adrian with no room for rebuttal, and he could only promise to be more careful in the future.

What every doctor hopes for is that each patient follows their advice for a speedy recovery.

Thus, the doctor was satisfied with Adrian's response and soon left.

Once the doctor was gone, Eva looked at Adrian and spoke softly, "No matter what, never joke with your life."

"I'm well aware. If I died, my kids might really end up belonging to someone else."

Adrian had genuinely wanted to punish himself to ease her mind; he hadn't expected to hit her sore spots both times. "I'm sorry."

Beyond apologizing, Adrian didn't know what else to say.

Seeing his remorse, Eva found it hard to continue the reprimand.

Finally, she said, "If there's nothing else, I'm going to go."

As she turned to leave, her wrist was caught by Adrian. "Where are you going?"

Eva paused. "Just downstairs for a walk."

"You don't want to stay with me? Or does being with me make you uncomfortable?"

Hearing this, Eva's eyebrows knitted together slightly. He was in front of her now, yet seemed to become especially fragile?

All she wanted was to go outside for a walk, and yet it was as if he couldn't bear to be apart from her, his mind a whirl of irrational thoughts.

She hadn't realized that men could also show such vulnerability.

With these thoughts in mind, Eva turned her head to look at him.

"It's not that I feel uncomfortable, but you've been injured. Shouldn't you be resting?"

"Right." Adrian nodded. "But I want you to stay with me."

Eva sighed, "Didn't I keep you company all of last night?"

She couldn't be expected to stay here with him forever, could she? She still had to check on the children.

"Eva." He pulled her close, his voice husky, "I'm a patient, in need of continuous company."

Seeing her offer no resistance, Adrian confidently pulled her onto his lap, his hand naturally replaceing her waist. Eva involuntarily shuddered, not yet recovering her senses before being enveloped in his embrace. Adrian lowered his head, burying it in the crook of her neck, almost greedily inhaling her scent.

The warm breath he exhaled was fully bestowed upon Eva's neck, causing her sensitive skin to shiver several times.

Before long, Adrian seemed to lose control, pressing his soft, thin lips against her neck. Once she felt the moist touch, Eva suddenly realized what was happening and instinctively pushed at him. "Don't..."

However, she misjudged the placement of her hand, almost touching his wound. She had to quickly slide it down, resting on his lower abdomen instead.

Though her hand avoided the injury, the accidental touch made Adrian groan involuntarily.

And that sound gave a clear indication of how he felt...

With just one ear catching it, Eva's face flushed red.

"Why... would you make such a sound?"

Regrettably, Adrian felt no shame, merely grasping her hand, his voice rough, "How can you blame me? Would I do this if your hand wasn't wandering?" Shocked and annoyed, Eva swiftly withdrew her hand.

Seeing her embarrassment, even coloring her ears pink, Adrian's lips curved into a pleasing arc. "Are you blushing?"

Eva pushed him away immediately, "I'm going to check on Ruby and Dylan."

After a few steps, Adrian's voice followed her. "I will take care of what you want to be done."

Hearing this, Eva paused mid-step. The things she wanted done?

She couldn't help but turn back to look at Adrian. "What do you mean?"

"Aren't you curious about how Michael is doing now?" Adrian's demeanor was very calm, his voice steady, "I'll investigate for you and confirm his status before letting you know."

He spoke the words while Eva watched him silently. Only after he finished speaking, she finally said, "You really don't have to do that."

She wanted to know news of Michael but didn't want to actually hear it from Adrian. If the roles were reversed, if Adrian had sought to hear news of Vivian from her, then bitterness and anger would have likely festered in her heart. The converse would hold true as well.

"You don't need to overthink it, my actions aren't entirely for you." Adrian said as he rose carefully and walked over to her. "He was a friend of mine once. Your words had merit. Maybe he's changed because of things we're unaware of. So, as an old friend, it's also a choice I can make." Adrian took her hand. "I know he has been helping and taking care of you for the past five years. If possible, I don't want to see you disappointed. As for these actions, they are all willingly done."