Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 371 371: Why is he so determined to destroy our family?

After dropping Eveline home, Ella drove back to her apartment with her phone pressed against her ear.

Clicking her tongue in frustration, she glanced at the screen and muttered, "Why isn't she answering my calls?"

She had been trying to reach Mischelle, but the phone continued to ring, unanswered.

By the time she reached her house, she had already called five times and the second she entered inside...

"Ha!"

Ella flinched, startled by the sudden sound. But the moment she saw who it was, her tense expression eased.

"Stefan," she breathed in relief, ending the call and slipping the phone back into her pocket before stepping forward to hug him.

"I missed you," she murmured, holding him tightly.

Stefan caressed her hair before pressing a soft kiss on her forehead. "Me too, that's why I decided to surprise you."

Ella stilled for a moment before tilting her head to look up at him. "How's your father? I'm sorry I didn't get to meet him," she said, a hint of regret in her voice.

Stefan smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. He knows you're busy, and trust me, he isn't upset. We can visit him anytime."

Ella smiled, resting against him as she tried to shake off her exhaustion.

"By the way, who were you calling?" he asked.

"My mom. I wanted to talk to her since I didn't get the chance yesterday, but she's not answering. Maybe she's busy," Ella said with a small sigh.

Stefan nodded in understanding as they made their way to the couch.

her head on his shoulder while Stefan gently ran his fingers through her hair. Silence

I wanted to look into my father's past," Ella suddenly muttered, turning her head slightly to meet

her questioning eyes and smiled. "He's your father. You have every right to know about

of relief washed over Ella, and a smile tugged at her

I'll always be watching over you because no matter who Jedrick is, he's

in agreement, grateful for Stefan's

she admitted, her voice softening, "but after what

say a word, but he could see how deeply Ella was

much," she muttered,

remained awake, watching her. He knew she had barely slept the night before, tormented by the truth of what Jedrick

to break the news to her like that, but keeping it to himself had felt impossible, knowing how many lives were entangled

***

[Miller Mansion]

was your trip?" Jonathan asked, setting his coffee cup aside. His sharp gaze observed his daughter, who had barely spoken a

told them she would

her, she found it

it left us exhausted," she

not pressing for details, and returned

Eveline asked,

flickered with curiosity as

ever try to find out

expression subtly shifted. The way she treaded cautiously intrigued him, though he didn't show

us to investigate his biological parents. He was adopted from foster care," he said,

his unwavering response, but she

"But, Dad… don't you think Jedrick resembles Grandpa a lot? How can an adopted son have the same features and eyes as him? Isn't

mean by that, princess?" Jonathan asked, his voice calm but laced with

of his darkened eyes. She had wanted to take her time uncovering

think Jedrick is Grandpa's biological son," she