Blizzard, First Love and a Wife Who Finally Snaps novel Chapter 209

"That's true."

Evelyn had always been hesitant about having children. If only all kids were as thoughtful and well-behaved as Edmund.

"Don't overthink it," Isabel said with a gentle smile, noticing her friend's solemn expression. "My situation is unique. You and Mr. Richard are so in love, and you have such a wonderful personality. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful child." After all, parents are a mirror for their children. Her own marriage to Adrian had been loveless. No matter how she tried to raise Oliver, it was difficult to change the traits he had inherited. And the Blackwell family genes were quite strong. Aside from old Mrs. Blackwell, the rest of them had treated her with coldness and disdain.

"Eat up." Evelyn returned the gesture, placing food on Isabel's plate. "Let's not dwell on the unpleasant past. The future will only get better for us. Come on, let's have a drink to that! Cheers!"

"Cheers."

Isabel raised her glass. Edmund quickly lifted his own glass of juice. "Daddy, we're waiting for you."

Julian placed the prepared crab meat into Edmund's bowl, wiped his hands with a warm towel, and then raised his glass.

Clink.

The sound of glasses tapping together echoed through the room, a picture of domestic bliss.

Meanwhile, in Aurelia City's finest hotel, the atmosphere was starkly different. Adrian had ordered Oliver's favorite burger, but he was preoccupied with work. He didn't notice his son's dejected mood or the untouched food.

On top of that, Oliver had been showing violent tendencies lately and wasn't acting the same way towards her. Adrian had also told her to stay away, and frankly, she didn't want to see Oliver either, so she had gone along with it. But she couldn't completely ignore him. She never expected him to stop answering her calls altogether. This was not the outcome she wanted.

"Yes," Adrian lied. "I took him out to clear his head and to expand some of our overseas business. If you need anything, contact Daniel. He'll handle it for you." This time, Adrian hadn't brought Daniel with him. He had come solely to find Isabel with Oliver. But her reaction to their son had been beyond his expectations. No matter what, Oliver was her only son. Whatever he had done wrong, he was just a child. Did she really have to blow it out of proportion? Had she never made mistakes as a child?

The thought made his brow tighten, a surge of anger rising in his chest.

"Should I come over? I've just finished a phase of my work. I'm really worried about Oliver." An inexplicable panic was creeping into Selena's heart. Though she was confident of her importance to Adrian, she couldn't just sit back and do nothing. Men could change their minds quickly. They were, after all, more rational creatures.

"You've been flying internationally so much lately. Get some rest. Your health is what's most important."