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.

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

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

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

washed over Ella, and a smile tugged at

I'll always be watching over you because no matter who Jedrick

in agreement, grateful for Stefan's unwavering

she admitted, her voice softening, "but after what he did to your

he

expecting too much,"

Stefan, however, remained awake, watching her. He knew she had barely slept

to her like that, but keeping it to himself had felt impossible, knowing how many lives

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[Miller Mansion]

asked, setting his coffee cup aside. His sharp gaze observed his daughter, who had barely spoken a

met her father's eyes. She had told them she would be traveling with Ella for a day, but she

she found it difficult to keep the truth

us exhausted," she

and returned his attention to his

Eveline

eyes flickered with curiosity as he studied

try to find out

cautiously intrigued him, though he didn't show

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

aback by his unwavering

a brief pause, she added, "But, Dad… don't you think Jedrick resembles Grandpa a lot? How can an adopted son have the same features and eyes

princess?" Jonathan asked, his

had wanted to take her time uncovering the truth, but now she wondered if she could even keep her suspicions hidden from her

Grandpa's biological