Chapter 137

EVELYN'S APARTMENT

Imogen sat on the bed close to Evelyn, who was currently lying on the edge of the bed on her belly. Her feet are almost hitting the headboard of the bed and her eyes are closed.

Imogen stared at Evelyn as Lulu moved on the bed.

Imogen heaved a sigh, moving her gaze away from Evelyn as she stared at her phone.

The doorbell rang, making her look up from her phone and towards the living room.

She got on her feet and headed out of the room. She walked through the living room and towards the door.

She opened the door, revealing Adrian dressed in a royal blue shirt and black trousers.

Imogen felt nervous instantly.

Damn, he is gorgeous this close. She said internally but glad to see him here.

"Imogen," he said.

She nodded.

"Yes," she said, moving aside for him to walk in.

He walked into the house and headed towards the room, making Imogen furrow her brows.

He got to the room and his eyes rested on Evelyn, who was still in the same position.

His heart reacted as she walked closer to her bed.

Imogen walked into the room as Adrian took a seat next to Evelyn, staring at her.

Her eyes are still closed.

Adrian reached for her hair, moving the strand off her face, giving him a clear view of her face as he withdrew his hand from her.

Adrian's heart reacted as he took in her pale face.

Imogen stared at Adrian as he stared at her.

"How long has she been like this?" He asked without taking his eyes off Evelyn.

"For days now. She has refused to take her meds, and it is delaying her recovery," Imogen said.

Adrian kept staring at Evelyn.

"She really hates taking meds," Imogen added.

Adrian's phone beeped, and he took it out of his phone. Imogen watched as he took out his phone and stared at it.

"My friend is close. Go get the door," Adrian said to Imogen as he put his phone back in his pocket.

She furrowed her brows. "Your friend?"

"He is a doctor," he said, moving his gaze to Evelyn.

The doorbell rang and Imogen walked away.

Adrian reached for Evelyn's face again, caressing her cheek tenderly.

Alfredo walked in with his bag, dressed in casual attire and Imogen followed him behind.

"Adrian," Alfredo called, getting Adrian's attention.

Alfredo looked at him as Adrian withdrew his hand from Evelyn.

"She is burning up," Adrian said.

"I will do my magic then," Alfredo said, walking towards the nightstand and placing his bag on it.

Adrian stared at Evelyn.

Imogen stood close to the door, staring at Adrian as he stared at Evelyn.

TWO HOURS LATER........

EVELYN'S LIVING ROOM.....

Seated on the sofa, Adrian typed on his phone, sending emails and replying to texts from his business partners.

He clicked the last send button and locked his phone as he relaxed on the sofa, caressing his temples slightly.

He put down his hand as he looked towards the room.

Evelyn is currently lying properly on the bed and on her back. Her head is on the headboard side and her legs are on the edge of the bed.

Adrian could see her clearly from where he sat.

Imogen is seated on the edge of the bed and Alfredo is checking the drip connected to Evelyn's body.

Alfredo walked towards the nightstand and packed his bag.

"How is she?" Imogen asked.

"She will be fine. You don't have to worry," he said.

Imogen nodded as she faced Evelyn.

"Give her the meds after she wakes up," Alfredo said, gesturing at the meds on the nightstand.

Imogen scoffed. "It is going to take a lot to make her take that."

"Why say so?" he asked.

"She hates meds."

"Well, she has to take it. It is important that she does," he said, picking up his bag.

Imogen nodded. "I guess I will try my best then."

"Good," Alfredo said, walking out of the room.

Adrian looked at him as he walked towards the sofa and sat next to Adrian.

"How is she?" Adrian asked.

"She will be fine. The drip will do the trick," Alfredo said, making Adrian look towards Evelyn, staring at her from where he sat.

Alfredo stared at him as he stared at Evelyn.

"She is that important to you, isn't she?" Alfredo asked.

Adrian looked at him.

Alfredo raised his brows.

Adrian moved his gaze back to Evelyn.

Alfredo lowered his gaze.

"When you kicked her out of the mansion," Alfredo said, looking at Adrian. "You did it for a reason, right?"

Adrian averted his eyes from Evelyn and stared at a random place as he recalled the way he sent her out.

He could remember the look in her captivating green eyes.

Her reaction at Ernest White's Dinner party and the way she asked him out of her house.

"Can you tell me why you did that?" Alfredo asked.

"Trust me, you do not want to know," Adrian said without looking at him.

Alfredo nodded. He looked towards Evelyn.

"It will take a while before she wakes up. We should get going," he said, looking at Adrian.

Adrian looked at Evelyn.

"You can leave without me," Adrian said without taking his eyes off Evelyn.

Alfredo stared at him.

Adrian kept staring at Evelyn.

"I have never seen you like this over anyone," Alfredo said.

Adrian looked at him.

"The look in your eyes while staring at her is something I never thought I would ever see in your eyes," Alfredo said.

Adrian moved his eyes to a random place.

"You are really in love with her, aren't you?" Alfredo asked.

Adrian moved his gaze to Evelyn again as his heart reacted.

"I don't know what it is," Adrian said, still staring at Evelyn.

Alfredo stared at him.

"But it feels like I would do anything for her," Adrian said.

Alfredo kept staring at him.

"Anything. Even if it means shutting her out just to keep her safe," Adrian said, making Alfredo furrow his brows.

"Is she in danger?" Alfredo asked.

"She will be if I continue this with her," Adrian said, lowering his gaze on his phone.

Alfredo stared at him for a while before looking towards Evelyn.

He looked back at Adrian.

"You shouldn't be here then," Alfredo said.

Adrian looked at him.

"Let's leave," Alfredo said.

Adrian looked at Evelyn and then at Alfredo.

"She has to wake up first," Adrian said, averting his eyes from Alfredo.

Alfredo nodded. "Sure. I need to go. She has to take the meds once she wakes up."

Adrian looked at Evelyn again.

"She is going to be fine," Alfredo said.

"Thank you," Adrian said as Alfredo's phone beeped. He took it out of his phone and stared at the screen.

"Dolores keeps texting me," Alfredo said, making Adrian look at him.

"I don't know why. I guess she wants to see me badly," Alfredo said.

"Dolores?" Adrian asked.

"Yeah. I didn't tell you though. But things are getting spicy between us," Alfredo said, smirking.

Adrian stared at him.

"She is really something," Alfredo said, staring at his phone happily.

"She is not good for you," Adrian said, making Alfredo look at him.

Alfredo scoffed. "What do you mean?"

Adrian averted his eyes from him.

"What would you say that?" Alfredo asked.

"She found out about Eve and me. She decided to blackmail me," Adrian said, making Alfredo furrow his brows.

"What?"

"She is lusting after me, Alfredo. She saw an opportunity, and she took it without looking back. I didn't think she had that side of her in her. She is not good for you," Adrian said, making Alfredo's heart clench.

Adrian averted his eyes from Alfredo.

Alfredo gritted his teeth angrily as he looked away from Adrian.

"Did you both have sex?" Alfredo asked without looking at Adrian.

"Why don't you go ask her, since she is texting you badly," Adrian said without looking at Alfredo.

Alfredo clenched his knuckles angrily as he thought of Dolores and her desire for Adrian.

"Fucking bitch," Alfredo muttered.

MORELLI MANSION....

ALONG THE HALLWAY.....

Dressed in casual attire, Mario walked out of his room while staring at his phone. He began walking along the hallway while replying to a text from his dad.

Camilla approached from behind him. She increased her steps the minute she saw him.

"Mario," she called.

Mario looked behind him, and he saw her approaching him.

He stopped on his track, staring at her as she got closer.

"Mario, I have something to tell...."

Mario gripped her neck instantly, shutting her up and catching her off guard.

She let out a whimper as he grabbed her closer.

"What did I say about staying the fuck away from me?" Mario snarled.

"Mario....." She barely whispered, feeling his tight grip around her neck.

"Just because we fucked a few times doesn't mean we are a thing, or you have the right to call me by my fucking name," he snarled.

She stared at him while struggling with his hold on her neck.

"I will never be caught dead being with you, you hear me?" he snarled.

She let out more whimpers.

"Stay the fuck away from me before I fucking kill you." He warned sternly.

She stared at him as her heart clenched.

He released her aggressively and walked away.

Camilla held her neck as she stared at him, walking away. Her blood boiled as she put her down, gritting her teeth angrily.

ALFREDO'S ROOM.....

Seated on his bed, Alfredo moved his fingers on his phone angrily.

A knock came on his door, making him get on his feet and walk towards the door. He opened it, revealing Dolores.

His heart clenched as he stared at her.

"Alfredo," she called, but he averted his eyes from her and walked towards his bed.

Dolores furrowed her brows as she walked into the room while staring at him.

"Is something wrong?" she asked.

Alfredo didn't respond but turned to her.

She stared at him.

"What do you want?" he asked a bit harshly.

She furrowed her brows again.

"I just.....I..."

"Did you fuck Adrian?" He blurted.

Her face twitched.

He raised a brow at her.

"Wha....what?"

"Answer the damn question,"

Dolores gulped a bit as she stared at him.

NIGHT HOURS.......

EVELYN'S ROOM.....

"Um, I need to go. My mum is already calling me," Imogen said to Adrian, who was currently seated on the couch.

Adrian nodded slightly as his eyes moved to Evelyn, who was still asleep.

"He said she has to take her meds once she wakes up," Imogen said.

"I know," Adrian said, moving his gaze to Imogen.

Imogen nodded as she turned to leave, making Adrian move his gaze back to Evelyn.

Imogen stopped on her track and turned to Adrian.

"Um...."

Adrian looked at her.

"Are you really going to be here till she wakes up?" Imogen asked.

"Just go ahead. You don't have to worry," Adrian said.

Imogen raised her brows a bit and nodded.

"Alright then. Good night," she said, giving Evelyn one last look before heading out.

Adrian let out a sigh as he stared at Evelyn. His eyes moved to her cat on the bed as well.

He recalled her telling him about it. The cat is really adorable.

His eyes moved to her again. Her face was still pale, but he trust in Alfredo's work.

He just had to wait for her to wake up.

Even though he wonders why it is taking so long.

Time went by and Evelyn moved her head slightly to the side.

She moved it again, facing the ceiling.

Slowly, she opened her eyes.

She started at the ceiling a bit as she felt something connected to her hand. She raised her hand a bit and so the things in her hand.

Her eyes followed the tiny pipe till they stopped on the drip, making her furrow her brows.

"Imogen," she called, but got no answer.

She moved to sit up but......

"Careful,"

She froze at the sound of a familiar husky voice.