Chapter 237

Matthew's expression changed when he got hit, but he still looked at her lovingly. He reached out, held Stella in his arms, and said in a gentle tone, "I know you're thinking of Evelyn, but shouldn't this kind of thing be her own decision? We're all adults now, we should respect each other. Besides, Evelyn has the freedom to choose, doesn't she?"

"Come on, you're just saying all this because you want to help William, right? Deep down, you also hope he can take care of Evelyn, don't you? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

Stella looked unhappy and bit down on his chest.

Matthew's face scrunched up in pain, but soon he looked like he was enjoying it.

The corners of his mouth curved up. Holding Stella's waist, which had gotten thicker from pregnancy, he couldn't hide the smile on his face, "Stella, everyone has freedom. Trust me, do you think Evelyn wants to trouble you?"

Evelyn looked gentle and weak on the surface, but she was actually a woman who was soft on the outside but strong on the inside.

When it came to doing things, she always meant what she said and didn't like to trouble others. Otherwise, given Evelyn's status and position, she probably would have separated from William long ago and wouldn't have suffered so much.

Evelyn had a fatal character flaw. She didn't want to trouble anyone.

And now William had actually said he would take the initiative to take care of her. If nothing unexpected happened, Evelyn would agree.

Stella felt even more down, "If you ask me, girls shouldn't be too understanding. Evelyn gets bullied because she's too kind."

Thinking of Isabella made her furious.

She had already made up her mind—no matter what, she had to talk to Theo. Whatever the cost, she had to find Isabella.

Matthew saw people chatting in the room and carried Stella to the next room.

On the sofa, Stella took some snacks and ate them in small bites, but her mind was full of thoughts about Isabella, "What's really going on between Isabella and William? Is William blind? Why would he fall for a woman like that? She looks gentle on the surface, but anyone with a brain can see..."

Her voice stopped abruptly.

She suddenly understood something—for men, first love is synonymous with beauty in their hearts.

Even now, in William's heart, Isabella was probably still gentle and beautiful.

So what about Raina to Matthew?

Stella swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

No matter what, since the last incident, Raina hadn't appeared in their lives anymore. Before the divorce was finalized, or before Raina showed up in front of her, she should learn to play deaf and dumb.

Stella's eyes rolled around, all her thoughts written on her face.

Matthew chuckled softly, "Some things can't be explained clearly. After all, everyone has the right to their memories."

Stella had originally rested her head on Matthew's shoulder, but suddenly turned and leaned it against the sofa instead.

Matthew noticed this slight change but didn't say anything.

Inside the room, the two faced each other in silence for quite a while.

William saw Evelyn looking so weak, his voice hoarse, his eyes bloodshot, a tear sliding down from the corner of his eye.

He slowly crouched beside the bed and gently held her hand, "Evelyn, I'm sorry. I didn't know this would happen. Isabella and I really have nothing going on. Although something happened back then, it was just an accident."

"After Isabella came back to the country, I've always treated her as a friend, just wanting to help out. I never meant to hurt you. And from now on, I swear to you, I'll definitely keep my distance from that person and won't have any relationship with her anymore."

William's rambling voice continued.

Evelyn closed her eyes, tears sliding down from the corners.

If she had heard these explanations before, their relationship wouldn't have gotten this bad.

Now it was too late for him to say anything. They were completely divorced, and divorce meant they had nothing to do with each other anymore.

William talked until his mouth was dry, still getting no response. His voice choked up a bit, "Evelyn, I know I've done many wrong things that shouldn't be forgiven, but the situation is special now. Come back with me. Given the current situation, your parents are abroad and can't take care of you, and I'm the most suitable person."

"Fine. I know that right now, you're the best option for me. I'll let you take care of me, but I'm doing this out of our years together, and I'm grateful to you. But as for getting back together..."

"Let's talk about other things later. Right now, the most important thing is your health."

William was so happy he cried, stepping forward to hold Evelyn in his arms.

No matter what, he had already made up his mind. If there really was a problem with Evelyn's uterus, he would get some eggs before the uterus was removed.

Then they could use advanced technology to have a child that belonged to both of them.

As the family heir, he couldn't be selfish and say he didn't want children—that would be irresponsible to the family. But there were other ways.

But he loved Evelyn and would never leave her.

Half an hour later, when Stella and Matthew returned to the hospital room, Evelyn told them her decision, "Stella, I know you mean well, but you're pregnant too and need someone to take care of you. Don't worry, I won't let myself suffer."

She said this, but Evelyn still cried.

Stella couldn't stop crying, "I know you don't want to trouble me. It's all my fault for being in this condition. If I weren't pregnant, I would definitely take good care of you. William, listen to me carefully. Since you've decided to take care of Evelyn, you better do it right. If Evelyn suffers any grievance, I won't let you off."

Thinking about Evelyn having to stay by William's side made her very uncomfortable.

William was warned but wasn't angry. He promised, "Don't worry, I've thought it through. No matter what happens in the future, I'll stay by Evelyn's side. You just rest well. Your baby is about to be born, and I'll definitely send a big gift when the time comes."

Stella didn't care at all about his so-called big gift.

The matter was decided. Matthew and Stella went to the doctor's office.

When they saw the latest test results, Stella was so angry she gritted her teeth.