Deep Love Hidden From Him novel Chapter 158

As soon as she finished her sentence, Everleigh tightened her grip on her spoon and her gaze narrowed.

Adrienne blinked her big bright eyes and said, "Really? Mommy, Daddy said that he won't get angry, so I am not being impolite!"

Everleigh was speechless. She frowned and didn't know how to answer Adrienne.

Theodore continued peeling the shrimps. It was as if the argument wasn't a problem worthy of his concern. It was just a trivial matter that didn't deserve his attention.

Adrienne squatted on the chair, and her eyes curved into two crescents. "So is it okay for me to call you Daddy from now on?"

"Sure."

"Daddy," Adrienne blinked and said. "I saw a swing in the courtyard. Can I go and play?"

Theodore asked her, "Are you full? Have some dessert."

"I'm full." Adrienne rubbed her stomach, which was bloated like a tiny watermelon.

"Then go ahead. Be careful."

"Yes, yes."

After seeing his sister leave the table, Alastair laid down his cutlery and followed her.

The swing in the courtyard could be seen through the window of the dining room. Under the warm yellow light, a little girl's cheerful laughter could be heard. "Alastair, higher! Push me higher!"

On the other hand, the silence in the room was quite a contrast.

Although children might not be sensible, Everleigh couldn't ignore the matter like they did. "I'm so sorry, Adrienne is young and innocent. I will teach her when we get home."

"There's no need to do so."

Everleigh was stunned.

"Since my first time meeting Adrienne, I have always thought of what it would be like if she was my daughter."

Theodore placed the peeled shrimp into the bowl in front of her.

Everleigh clenched her fork tightly.

"Unfortunately, it's a shame that she's not," Theodore said as he looked at her with a gaze that was so calm that it made her panic.

The word 'unfortunately' made Everleigh's heart tighten out of a sudden. She looked at Theodore with a puzzled look.

What did he mean?

Who was Alastair's and Adrienne's father? Even she couldn't be completely sure herself. How could he be so sure?

Even though she was curious, she couldn't ask.

"I've finished eating. Thank you." Everleigh didn't touch the peeled shrimp. She simply wiped her hands and stood up from her seat. "It's getting late and I have to go."

At the same time, the cook came out of the kitchen with a piece of pastry and said, "Dr. Trevino, are you leaving? The dessert is ready to be served."

"I'm good." Everleigh smiled at Joanne and said, "Thank you."

After that, she glanced at Theodore. "Take care of yourself. I'll come over on Friday."

Theodore didn't move, but only replied with a 'hmm' of acknowledgement. Under the warm light of the dining room, the atmosphere felt more and more lonely. He felt all alone the moment Everleigh left.