Leaving While Pregnant：He Goes Crazy！
Chapter 565 Such a Polite Girl

"Why would they be upset?"

Adrian raised an eyebrow. "They spend every day doting on the twins. They barely have time to think about anything else. Whatever you ask them to do, they'll do it." Eva bit her lip, the silence between them stretching.

Though she was hesitant to believe it, the truth was undeniable.

Kim and Margaret absolutely adored Ruby and Dylan, to the point of complete devotion.

Their days revolved around the twins, and they'd even taken over Eva's duties of dropping off and picking up the kids.

At first, Eva found it hard to let go because she loved her children dearly. But Kim and Margaret were just too free - they had fully handed over the company reins to Adrian, having been only sporadically involved before. Once they met Ruby and Dylan, they stepped back entirely, leaving everything to Adrian and spending their days showcasing their grandkids on social media.

Seeing her still in contemplation, Adrian chipped in, "For instance, if you decided to take Ruby and Dylan abroad for the holidays, they'd probably book tickets right away to join you and not miss a moment with the grandkids." Eva thought it over and conceded that it did sound like something Kim and Margaret would do.

Finally, she nodded. "Would you talk to them about it?"

"Who else? You think you could face them?"

Eva fidgeted with the hem of her clothes. "It's not... impossible."

On this topic, Adrian didn't tease her any further. Instead, he reached out and affectionately ruffled her hair. "You don't have to worry about this. I'll handle it."

Eva pressed her lips together, at last willing to turn and face him.

As she did, she met his eyes, now warm and smiling - a striking difference from the brooding aura he used to carry. Presently, Adrian looked like a content wolf who had just enjoyed a hearty meal, with his tail well hidden. "However..."

His hand slid from the back of her head to caress the nape of her neck as he leaned in to gently kiss her forehead.

"After everything's settled, don't forget to reward me~"

With that, Adrian left.

A blushing Eva remained standing there, frozen until it finally registered in her mind, and she rushed to the washroom to wash her hands.

Sure enough, just as Adrian had mentioned in passing, Kim and Margaret quickly agreed to the proposal without so much as an objection. A terse nod was all it took, and not a single question was asked as to why. After settling the matter, the two immediately went back to doting on their grandchildren.

Their reasoning was simple, really.

The entire Blackwood family felt they owed Eva a debt. After all, it was Eva who had risked her life to save Adrian by jumping into the river, yet someone else had taken the credit.

Due to their oversight, they had been thanking the wrong person all along and had even inadvertently nurtured the very threat to their family...

And then what?

It was bad enough that the person they had supported wasn't their true benefactor, but what truly weighed on their conscience was the fact that after her divorce, Eva had to fend for herself with her two children, enduring a time that one could only imagine as incredibly tough.

Though they made sure Eva was financially stable and that her children were well taken care of, the emotional void of love that was missing for those five years could never be replaced by any amount of money.

Therefore, Kim and Margaret felt an overwhelming sense of guilt towards their daughter-in-law.

They were overjoyed at the mere thought of her willingness to return, not to mention she brought their grandchildren with her.

Eva was now treated as someone more precious than a daughter by Kim and Margaret, her word was law.

When Eva found out how readily they had agreed, she was somewhat embarrassed.

"Sorry, Mom, the house was all set for the New Year with decorations and supplies, but now I have..."

Before she could finish, Margaret stepped forward and enveloped her in a warm embrace.

"My dear child, there's no need for you to apologize. If anyone should be saying sorry, it's us," Margaret said softly, her voice kind and gentle. After saying this, she realized that Eva had lost her memory and didn't remember any of the past events, so she quickly added, "Just let us know whatever you want to do. We'll support you. Don't worry about it. In my heart, I already think of you as my own daughter."

With the plan to spend the holiday abroad, the family booked their international flights that same evening.

With the New Year just days away, they made their preparations and headed to the airport.

At the airport, Eva called Emily to let her know she couldn't meet up over the holidays.

Emily was astounded upon learning that the Blackwoods were going abroad for New Year's. "Your whole family is going?" She asked in shock.

"Yes."

"Well, I'll be. This is a first for me. Adrian's parents must really think the world of you."

Emily had a bit of a chip on her shoulder when it came to the Blackwoods, but after the recent event, it was hard to hold a grudge.

"Sure," she replied nonchalantly to the idea of traveling abroad for the holidays. "It's nice to just go wherever feels right, y'know? Just a bummer I just got back and won't get to see you for New Year's."

Sensing the hint of dejection in her voice, Eva could only offer a chuckle. "Didn't you just quit your job? Once I'm back from the holidays, we'll catch up."

"That's true!" She said, letting out a contented laugh.

"And don't forget to bring me a gift from abroad - I want the most expensive one!"

"You got it; the most expensive gift ever is on its way to you."

After hanging up, a warm smile lingered on Eva's lips. Margaret, noticing her demeanor, asked, "Was that Emily; the girl who came over the other day?" With a nod, Eva confirmed, "Yeah, I just spoke with her."

Margaret proceeded to sing Emily's praises. "That young lady is so polite. Though she left early that day - too early. I wished she'd stayed for lunch." In truth, Emily wasn't a stranger to the Blackwoods.

She had been good friends with Eva since their school days, and back then, Eva often visited the Blackwood household, sometimes bringing Emily along. Familiar with the girl who was a close friend of Eva, the Blackwoods had grown fond of her, holding her in high regard.

Yet, perhaps because of her own family reasons, Emily always maintained an air of formality around them; she seemed very cautious about getting too close. "Yeah, Emily has always been on the formal side," Eva agreed.

"Say, Eva, has Emily ever been married?"

Remembering how her job had consumed her life to the point of resignation, Eva shook her head.

"Nope, seems like she hasn't even had a boyfriend all these years."

Margaret was taken aback. "She hasn't dated anyone for all this time?"

"Yeah, her job kept her pretty tied up."

"She's something else..."