Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Eric's expression was so sincere that if I didn't know that we were putting on an act, I'd almost believe him Although my parents showed no signs of anger, they still gavea stern lecture They thought I had acted recklessly. Even if I had fallen in love with someone else, I should have still waited until I was divorced from Jeremiah before taking the next step. I listened quietly without arguing After seeing my remorseful demeanor, they stopped talking and sighed.
They toldto go hand have a good rest so as not to harm my baby.
As Eric and I were about to leave, Elsa hurried after us.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Jane, how are you feeling? After being in the water for so long, you should go to the hospital to check on the baby's health." I looked closely at her face, which was filled with fake concern, and suddenly smiled. "Don't worry. My baby is as strong as I am. We won't o Elsa's paze flickered toward my belly. "You shouldn't say things like that! It might ctrue. You and the baby must stay safe and sound." "If you really wish for us to be safe, you wouldn't have pushedinto the water," I replied sharply.
The color drained from Elsa's face upon hearing my words.
She was about to open her mouth to say something, but I was in no mood to listen to her. I bent down and climbed into Eric's car.
Eric was a steady driver. I closed my eyes and slowly fell asleep. By the tI woke up, we had already reached.
I opened my eyes and met with Eric's deep, black eyes. He was leaning against his seat, leisurely watching me. It seemed he had been wat Stime.
I composed myself and awkwardly avoided his gaze. "Why didn't you wakeup when we arrived? Anyway, thanks for today." I kept dragging him into my mess over and over again. A few dinners would not be enough forto repay him. "You don't have to thank me. We're in the sboat now," Eric quipped.
He leaned in closer, his hand reaching for the seat belt's buckle to unfasten it for me. The close proximity madetense up, and I gulped r Eric glanced down atfor a second, and a devilish grin spread across his face. "This is pretty fun! But the next tyou have any ideas, With that, he leaned back into his seat.
The heavy tension in the air lifted a little, and I relaxed. “Most people tend to avoid trouble like the plague, Aren't you a special one?" I teased. "But I understand. If I have any I stepped out of the car. I waved him goodbye and entered my house.
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asleep when my family's housekeeper called an and said that the Cornells were causing a scene at my En family's house over my alleged affair.
I jumped out of bed, quickly cleaned up, and rushed over to my family's himmediately.
The moment I entered the door, I heard voices of people arguing loudly.
"This is not up for discussion! It was Jane who wronged the Cornells in the the first place/ What right do you have to cancel the cooperation? Yo "If you want us to keep this a secret, line. Reinstate the we Westin project now!" Hearing this, my expression turned cold. "No way! The Browns will never work with Cornell Group ever again!" I shouted.
On the surface, Cornell Group wanted to continue the partnership, but im reality, the project was a ploy to make th massive financial losses.