After hanging up the phone, Evelyn Clayton stayed on the rooftop for quite a while before going back down.
The cold wind cleared her mind considerably. When she returned to her room, she saw Aunt Liu bringing back the art supplies that had been in the backyard.
"Miss Clayton, where should I put these?" Aunt Liu asked Evelyn directly.
Meeting her gaze, Evelyn had a sudden insight and asked in return, "It might smell if they’re kept indoors, where do you think is better to place them?"
Aunt Liu replied calmly, "There’s a storage room on the third floor, which seems a suitable place. However, I’m not familiar with how to organize these items. Why don’t you come with me to take a look?"
Evelyn’s heart pounded, and she nodded in agreement, saying, "Okay."
With that, Evelyn went over and picked up the drawing board and went up to the third floor with Aunt Liu.
Inside the storage room, Aunt Liu turned on the light and closed the door behind them.
"Miss Clayton, I’ve checked over the past few days, and this is the only place in the house without surveillance cameras or listening devices," Aunt Liu spoke quickly, staring at Evelyn. "I have a question I want to ask you, and you must tell me the truth, can you?"
Evelyn’s throat moved slightly, but she did not rush to respond. She said, "Go ahead and ask." For more chapters visit novel·fire·net
"I’ve noticed something unusual about your health, are you..." Aunt Liu paused with hesitance in her eyes, "Did you get sick, or are you—pregnant?"
Evelyn’s eyes showed a moment of indecision, and for a while, she said nothing.
Aunt Liu hurriedly added, "I work for Director Yates, and even if she finds out, she definitely won’t tell Director Grant. However, our Director Yates instructed that during this period, you must be well taken care of without any mishaps. Otherwise... she’ll feel very guilty."
"I—" Evelyn’s gaze flickered before she finally spoke, "I am indeed pregnant. But I cannot tell you who the child’s father is."
Evelyn believed Aunt Liu was planted by Lynn Yates, but she didn’t trust Lynn to keep silent about the child in her womb.
Knowing such a thing, the more people involved, the greater the risk.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu appeared enlightened and sighed, "I used to be a servant by madam’s side, and when madam gave birth to Director Yates, I was there to care for her, so I could somewhat tell. Miss Clayton, in your current condition, it is difficult to ensure the fetus’s health."
Evelyn remained calm and said, "I understand well enough myself. However, Aunt Liu, I think ensuring the child’s health isn’t your responsibility."
"Indeed, but ensuring your safety and health is my duty," Aunt Liu said firmly, adding, "You may not trust me, but surely you trust Director Yates, don’t you? She’s sincerely trying to help you."
"Is it because she wants to marry James Grant instead of Jasper Grant?" Evelyn’s brows furrowed slightly, "I don’t understand, given Jasper’s changed standing in the Grant Family, even if Director Yates wants to ensure her control in the Yates Family, the person who can assist her may not only be James Grant."
Moreover, from the current state of the Grant Family, Jasper could perhaps be more suitable than James.
Hearing this, Aunt Liu’s expression became even more solemn.
"Our Director Yates said that Mr. Grant will return to the Grant Family someday; he absolutely won’t let Atlas Group fall into the hands of the young Director Grant as it is now. If she doesn’t marry into the Grant Family, she risks losing her family’s inheritance rights."
"So, she asks you to rest assured, she will definitely help you escape from here."