Chapter 410

Ethan's voice was firm as he spoke. "You're pregnant. You shouldn't eat too much seafood."

"Alright." Evelyn nodded, keeping her expression neutral. She needed to stall, but she couldn't risk being too obvious. If Ethan noticed, everything would fall apart.

As they stepped out of the restaurant, the bodyguard who had been tailing the girl returned and whispered something into Ethan's ear.

His face darkened instantly.

Disbelief flickered in his eyes as he turned to Evelyn. "You lied to me?"

Evelyn's pulse spiked, but she forced herself to stay composed.

She met his gaze evenly. "What are you talking about?"

Ethan hesitated. The bodyguard had followed the girl and found nothing suspicious—she had acted completely normal. Yet, something still felt off.

He had tested Evelyn deliberately, expecting a reaction. But she remained unshaken.

Had he imagined it all?

Evelyn knew Ethan hadn't discovered anything concrete.

If he had, he would've dragged that girl here to face her already.

She studied Ethan's expression carefully, searching for any signs of suspicion. Finding none, she took two deliberate steps back.

Tears welled up in her eyes, her lower lip trembling with practiced precision. Her shoulders shook with feigned distress.

"Ethan," she whispered, voice breaking, "if you truly wanted a fresh start with me, why can't you trust me even a little?"

Ethan froze, staring at her as if struck. His hesitation lasted just a second too long.

Evelyn pressed a hand to her face, letting a single tear slip free.

"You never divorced Vanessa. You kept me trapped. I endured so much—all because I loved you. And now you accuse me?" Her breath hitched dramatically. "If this is how it is, then we're done!"

Before he could react, she spun on her heel and bolted.

The mall was packed—perfect for losing him in the crowd. Just a few more steps and she'd vanish—

A strong arm yanked her back.

Ethan crushed her against his chest, his grip unyielding. His voice was rough with—