Chapter 213

Evelyn nearly dropped the baby bottle in her hand.

Her pupils contracted slightly as her fingers tightened unconsciously.

Why was Adrian here in a baby store?

How much had he heard?

The man approached with steady steps, his tall frame casting a shadow under the lights.

The familiar cold aura around him washed over her.

Evelyn instinctively took half a step back.

"Evelyn," Adrian's voice was low. "What was that crying last night? And now you're buying baby supplies?"

His gaze burned into her.

Her heart skipped a beat.

"Who are you?" she countered calmly. "Why should I answer your questions?"

She met his eyes directly.

"My ex-husband? Or just a friend?"

Adrian's breath hitched.

Only then did he realize he'd long lost the right to interrogate her.

"Evelyn..." His Adam's apple bobbed.

"Adrian." She cut him off. "Please don't disturb my life."

Turning to Sebastian, she said, "Sebastian, we should go."

Sebastian naturally wrapped an arm around her waist.

"We've been out too long. The babies must be missing their daddy." His pointed glance at Adrian carried unspoken meaning.

"Daddy?" Adrian's voice trembled. "The children are yours?"

Sebastian's lips curved.

"Don't you already know the answer?"

His gentle gaze shifted to Evelyn. "Let's go home, darling."

Adrian stood frozen.

He watched their retreating figures, the world spinning around him.

He had truly lost her for good.

The marriage that ended with Christian's death was now an irreversible fact.

Every time he saw her, the fire from that night flared before his eyes.

He could never forgive.

At the checkout counter, Adrian stared blankly.

Was it that child—Sophia?

He remembered the little girl sleeping peacefully in Evelyn's arms.

So these purchases were for her.

A self-deprecating smile twisted his lips.

For a moment, he'd almost thought...

Through the car window, he saw Sebastian hand Evelyn a bottle of water with tender care.

The man leaned over to fasten her seatbelt with practiced ease.

The sight stabbed at Adrian's eyes.

He turned and disappeared into the gathering dusk.