Chapter 40: Julian Has Feelings For You

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Julian Has Feelings For You

Evelyn Grant guessed that Florence Morgan was trying to push her and Julian Sterling back together again.

Even though Florence was an elder she respected, Evelyn really didn’t want to see Julian Sterling again.

"Mom, it’s really over between him and me."

"I didn’t say anything! I just want to have a bowl of your soup." Florence Morgan laughed dryly. "Don’t worry, Julian isn’t at The Sterling Estate! He’s been staying at your place in Siren’s Cove these past few days. It’s just your father and I here."

"Really?"

"Really, I promise! How about this: if you come over and see any sign of Julian, you can turn around and leave immediately. Deal?"

Evelyn Grant took a breath, then agreed, "Alright, I’ll head over after I finish up my work."

"Great! You don’t need to buy anything, I’ve already bought everything. I’m just waiting for you to come and cook!"

"Okay."

"I knew you’d agree!"

...

Evelyn Grant took a shower to clear her head.

She also changed her clothes before leaving the bedroom.

In the living room, Ryan Sterling seemed to be discussing work with someone on the phone. His brow was slightly furrowed, and his long fingers were massaging his temples, a clear sign of his displeasure.

From Evelyn Grant’s angle, his profile was simply striking.

Exquisite and sharp.

His sharp jawline was tense, and his prominent Adam’s apple bobbed as he hummed soft sounds of acknowledgement.

Ryan Sterling saw her, too.

His dark eyes instantly darted over and fixed on her.

"Send me the M&A documents. I’ll get back to you tonight. As the primary investor, I need to confirm the equity situation." ℯ

After speaking, he hung up and stood up from the sofa.

"Going out?"

Evelyn Grant nodded. "Yeah."

Ryan Sterling strode over, about to subconsciously ask her where she was going.

But then he hesitated, changing the question to, "You’re not going to see my brother, are you?"

"Of course not!"

He smiled. "Alright then. Take my car. The keys are by the door."

"No, it’s fine! I’ll just take a taxi."

"Evelyn Grant, you’re pregnant!"

"..."

"Either you drive it yourself, or I’ll drive you."

Of course, Evelyn Grant chose the former.

However, she drove Ryan Sterling’s car but parked it a short distance away from The Sterling Estate.

She left the car there and walked the rest of the way.

’After all... if I drive Ryan Sterling’s car to his family’s home, what’s the difference between that and officially announcing we’re together?’

The moment she stepped through the door of The Sterling Estate, Florence Morgan came to greet her.

"Eve! You’re finally here."

Smiling, she walked over and affectionately took Evelyn Grant’s arm. "I’ve been waiting for you for so long."

She walked into the living room with Florence Morgan.

Evelyn Grant subconsciously glanced around.

’Sure enough, there was no sign of Julian Sterling.’

Florence Morgan realized what she was doing and said with a smile, "Would I lie to you?"

"I’m not trying to doubt you, and I know you mean well, but Julian Sterling and I are really over." After a moment’s thought, Evelyn Grant decided she had to be clear with her former mother-in-law.

Aside from her relationship with Julian, the Sterling and Grant families had always been on good terms, and Florence Morgan had always taken such good care of her. She didn’t want to end up making everyone miserable.

"Are you still angry because of that homewrecker?"

"Yes and no." Evelyn Grant pursed her lips. "She was the catalyst, but I’ve thought about it. The root of the problem is that Julian Sterling just doesn’t love me."

"Says who? Julian does care about you! He was just led astray by that Jane Jacobs!"

Evelyn just smiled and shook her head. "You didn’t see him in court, the way he asked for me to get the death penalty."