Chapter 113 Concern
My words were plain as day—how could someone as sharp as David, second only to Edward, not get it? Anyone else might've thrown in the towel ages ago, but this was David, the stubborn, never-give-up David.
Out of the blue, David went, "What if Edward wants to have a kid with another woman?"
My heart skipped a beat, like it got hit with a sledgehammer, and I stared at David, panicking. "What do you mean?" My voice shook a bit, panic spreading through me like a dam bursting.
David looked at me with a bitter smile. "Diana, you've been kept in the dark. I've heard Hayden's health is failing, and his biggest wish is to see his grandchild. To make that happen, Edward's planning to have a kid with another woman."
Every word David said was clear, but together, they made no sense. Edward wanted to have a kid with another woman? What did that make me? What did I mean to him?
"No, that can't be true," I muttered in despair. Tears welled up, but I refused to let them fall, like letting them would mean I was giving up. I didn't want to believe it, but a gnawing unease tugged at my heart, making it hard to breathe, like an invisible hand was squeezing it tight. Was I really being abandoned like this?
At that moment, I was overwhelmed with helplessness and despair. I kept blaming myself, convinced I must be inadequate; otherwise, how could Edward abandon me so heartlessly? I kept questioning my worth, wondering how I ended up like this. I felt like a complete failure, like my existence was a mistake, a meaningless tragedy.
"It's true, Diana. I heard they've already started their medical check-ups. If the results are good, they'll go ahead with IVF," David continued, seemingly oblivious to my emotional breakdown.
"IVF? Isn't Edward going to have sex with another woman?" I was stunned, and an unbearable image flashed through my mind, causing a sharp pain in my heart.
David responded, "It seems they want to have two at the same time, probably because it increases the success rate of IVF. If the Howard family really found someone else to have a kid for Edward, you need to think about what your life in the Howard family will be like." His face was full of worry, his brows furrowed, and his eyes showed his concern for me.
"This is none of your business. It's my issue to deal with." I shoved David aside, trying to escape this suffocating place. My heart was filled with anger and despair. It felt like only by distancing myself from David could I momentarily forget this harsh reality.
"Diana, why won't you listen to my advice?" David grabbed my hand, not letting go. His eyes were full of urgency and concern, but at that moment, I couldn't accept his kindness.
"I won't listen to anyone's advice, especially not yours." My tone was firm, though I didn't fully believe what David had said. My heart was still pounding with anxiety. After uttering those cold words, I turned to leave. Every step felt like it took all my strength; my legs were heavy, but I forced myself to keep going. I was terrified that if I stayed any longer, I would completely break down and expose my vulnerability.
I quickly walked down the path, but a cleaning lady appeared out of nowhere, pushing a cleaning cart. She startled me, and my disheveled appearance startled her, causing leaves to scatter from her cart. The cleaning lady stopped her cart, picked up a broom, and started sweeping. As she swept, she said, "It's so late, young lady. Why are you here alone? It's not safe to be out here alone at night."
Noticing the tears on my face, she added, "Don't be too sad, dear. Life has its ups and downs, but you can't let sorrow take over. The night may be dark, but a new day will dawn with the sunrise." She put down her broom and gently patted my shoulder, saying kindly, "It's heartbreaking when loved ones leave us, but they would want you to live well. You are young and have a long road ahead. Stay strong."
Yeah, my parents would never come back, but hadn’t I also died once? Though my body was still here, my heart had died countless times. Not wanting to show my vulnerability to others, I forced myself to hold back my sadness, wiped my eyes with the back of my hand, and said, "Thank you, I'm fine." Then I left.
The kind cleaning lady seemed worried about me and called out from behind, "Miss, if you're feeling sad, talk to your family and friends. Don't bear it alone. It's very late; do you want someone to come pick you up?" Yet I just waved my hand behind me and quickly walked away.
My mind was in chaos, various speculations flooding in like a tide. Was there really another woman who was going to have a child with Edward? Who was she? Was it Anne? Or the mysterious Aria?
But Edward just proposed to me again yesterday, could it all be a conspiracy? At this moment, my heart was filled with pain, anger, and deep confusion. I increasingly didn't want to return to the Howard Villa. After all, Edward and Anne were still in the hospital, and the vast Howard Villa would be lonely and cold with only me.
I slowly took out my phone, my fingers trembling slightly, my mind still in turmoil. After taking a deep breath, I dialed Melissa's number. Melissa's familiar and warm voice quickly came through, "Mrs. Howard, what can I do for you?"
I tried to suppress the turmoil in my heart, making my voice sound as calm as possible, and said slowly, "Edward and Anne won't be coming home for a while. I'm planning to stay at the small apartment for a few days. You've worked hard for so long, so take a break and rest."
Melissa's voice immediately filled with concern. "Mrs. Howard, are you sure you can manage on your own in the apartment? Please remember to eat on time. Don't let your mood affect your health. If you need anything, call me, and I'll come back to take care of you."
Listening to Melissa's concerned words, I felt a warmth in my heart and my eyes grew slightly moist. I said softly, "Melissa, thank you for your concern. Don't worry, I'll take care of myself."
In this chaotic time, Melissa's concern was like a warm light. Although it couldn't dispel all the gloom, it gave me some comfort. However, thinking about the unknown I had to face alone, I couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic and uneasy.
As I was about to reach the apartment, I noticed through the rearview mirror that a car was following mine at a distance. My heart skipped a beat as a sense of unease washed over me. I furrowed my brows slightly, deciding to test the situation. I sped up a little, and the car behind me immediately did the same; when I slowed down, it slowed down too. The tension in the air was palpable. I had no idea why this car was following me or who might be inside, filling me with fear and confusion. My hands were sweating as I gripped the steering wheel tightly, my mind racing to come up with a plan.
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