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.

head on his shoulder while Stefan gently ran his

past," Ella suddenly muttered, turning her head slightly

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

relief washed over Ella, and a smile

your back. I'll always be watching over you because no matter who

nodded in agreement, grateful for Stefan's unwavering

tried to find some kindness in him," she admitted, her voice softening, "but after

say a word, but he could see

I was expecting too much," she muttered,

she drifted into sleep. Stefan, however, remained awake, watching her. He knew she had

her like that, but keeping it to

***

[Miller Mansion]

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

of her thoughts, blinking as she met her father's eyes. She had told them she would be traveling with Ella for a

her, she found it difficult to

but it left us exhausted," she said, forcing

details, and returned his

I ask you something?" Eveline asked, drawing his

flickered with curiosity as he studied her

find out who Jedrick's

The way she treaded cautiously intrigued him, though he didn't

parents. He was adopted from foster care," he said,

taken aback by his unwavering response, but

no need," she murmured. But after 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 as him? Isn't that

Jonathan asked, his voice calm but laced with an

hard at the sight of his darkened eyes. She had wanted to take her time uncovering the truth, but now she wondered if she could even keep her suspicions hidden from her

is Grandpa's biological son,"