Said I didn’t Love Him But I Lied

After speaking to Alastair, Adrienne was certain that she did not get the wrong guy. She was thrilled and tugged Theodore’s sleeves before asking, “Daddy, why didn’t you give the medicine to Mommy that day? Alastair and I spent a long time looking for the drug store.”

Theodore’s eyes narrowed.

Everleigh scolded hurriedly, “Adrienne Trevino, stop it. Be quiet.”

Adrienne’s expression quivered. Ever since she was a baby, she had been a troublemaker. Although her brother would shoulder most of the blame for her, they would both be punished together. Sometimes, she was afraid of Everleigh, especially when Everleigh called her full name.

Immediately, the car became so quiet that everyone could hear a pin drop.

“You’re so bad at naming them?”

Theodore’s voice echoed in the car and broke the silence.

Everleigh was taken aback. She raised her head and met a pair of dark eyes. His eyes were no longer cold; he was staring at her tentatively.

“Alastair? Adrienne?” Theodore seemed to be deep in his thoughts. “Why did you name them that?”

Everleigh pursed her lips. “No particular reason.”

“No,” Adrienne suddenly interrupted, “Mommy, you told us that our names meant something.”

Everleigh’s face stiffened. “Adrienne.”

Theodore frowned when he noticed Everleigh’s nervous looks. He turned to Adrienne and asked solemnly, “Adrienne, what do they mean?”

“Mommy said that she named him for good luck!”

Good luck…

Alastair’s calm face froze.

Everleigh lowered her head out of embarrassment.

It was very embarrassing. When she gave birth to the twins, she had a bit of complication. When she was in labor, she kept saying her prayers. Therefore, she decided to name the twins after a story, in hopes that they would share the same luck.

They were just names. Everleigh just stuck to them and she did not ponder about it. However, Christopher always ridiculed her for it.

Suddenly, someone chuckled in the car.

Everleigh looked up and realized that Theodore was smiling. It was rare for him to smile. His defined facial features were tinted with a layer of golden sunlight from the window. He looked gentle and amiable.

Everleigh thought that she traveled back in time to seven years ago.

“Daddy, you are so handsome when you smile.” Adrienne winked at Theodore innocently. “You should smile more often.”

Theodore’s smile froze. He averted his gaze from Everleigh. The smile was immediately replaced with his usual cold self.

Adrienne wanted to speak but Everleigh gave her a warning look.

Adrienne pouted quietly but she grabbed Theodore’s sleeves quietly.

Suddenly, somebody’s stomach growled.

Adrienne instantly turned to Everleigh. The little girl pointed to her own stomach and explained seriously, “Mommy, I didn’t say anything. It’s this!”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Everleigh was at a loss for words. She glanced at Theodore cautiously and muttered, “I’m not blaming you for that.”

“But I’m hungry.”

“We’ll be home soon.”

It was chaotic at the birthday party. The twins had yet to have lunch, so they were hungry.

Adrienne rubbed her stomach miserably but she continued to grab Theodore’s sleeve with her other hand.

Theodore’s gaze was fixated on the small hand. After a few seconds, he raised his head and instructed the driver, “Find a restaurant.”

Everleigh stared at Theodore in astonishment. “There’s no need for that.”

Theodore glanced at her. His eyes were cold and calm as he parted his thin lips. “I didn’t do it for you.”