You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 170

Isn't this Mr. Myers? What are you doing outside my house?"

After finishing everything, Eden slammed the door shut. Edric smiled bitterly as he thought, "Really, Eden must have gotten that temper from Irene." Crouching, he picked up the things that Eden had thrown out, one by one. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. "Well! Edric looked back and was met with Jordan standing behind him, arms crossed, his sinister-looking eyes filled with conceit. Edric remained silent as he continued to pick the things up and placed them in a bag. Only when he was done that he extended his hand at Jordan for a handshake, "Mr. Reed, what a pleasure to see you!"

"Ah, please, don't hold me in such high regard." Jordan didn't have any intentions to shake hands with him. "Edric, I'm beginning to belittle you even more. Are you really in a hurry to fight with Irene for Eden's custody? He is your son, and he's sick right now. Don't you think you're being cruel by telling him all of that?"

Jordan wasn't actually aware of the full story. He had only heard from Kinsey that Eden had found out that Edric was his biological father. However, Irene did not tell Kinsey about Joanna's provocation. Kinsey had a short temper, and she knew that it would not be good to let her know about Joanne's provocation. Irene didn't want to drive a wedge between Jordan and Joanne.

"I didn't say that!" Edric felt wronged. "I've never considered fighting with Irene over the child's custody."

"Quit it, you don't have to explain yourself. Who else would've told him if it wasn't you? Your mother? As far as I know, she hasn't fully recovered yet. So, now isn't the right time to scramble for an excuse for yourself," Jordan would never believe Edric's efforts to justify himself.

Edric smiled bitterly, "It's not my mother, but your fiance who told Eden."

"Joanne? How's that possible?" Jordan asked incredulously.

"It's the truth. She came here yesterday and told all of this to Eden."

"D*mn it!" Jordan's face darkened suddenly. How could he have overlooked a ticking bomb like Joanne? She was always scheming her next move, therefore it made sense that she was the only person who would do such a thing. Jordan was about to enter the house, but Edric's words made him turn around and drive away.

Jordan seemed to be on the way to confront Joanne. However, Edric didn't have the heart to bother about such a matter.

All of these issues arose because of Joanne. For the sake of her self-interests, she had deliberately revealed to Eden that he was Edric's son. She was the one who had convinced Margaret to bring Eden back to the country, and the one who had told Eden about his relationship with Edric. Now, the entire family was in a mess, and yet she was enjoying the show.

After Irene returned from grocery shopping, she saw Edric standing outside the entrance with a few bags in his hands. The bags were filled with toys and food. At a glance, she knew what had transpired and said, "Eden is still pretty much shaken up. You should come back after a while."

I want to talk to you. Let's have a talk," Edric

"About what?" Irene asked.

talk about

seen his reaction yourself too. As for us, there has been nothing between us

to you anymore. This is what

because he thought I had

to get back to me simply because you wanted to change Eden's impression of you?" Irene sneered. "Edric, you don't have to sacrifice yourself like this. Eden's prejudice against you is

me in the beginning, right?" Edric asked in return. "You promised that, for Eden, you

I broke my promise, don't you?" Irene replied smugly. "Edric, I was ready to give you a chance, but you've been so ridiculous. I don't see the need to keep my promise to a man who constantly weaves lies out of his

nonchalantly, "Nothing big. Your lover, Rowan, had called me to tell me that she got together with

that night and wanted to treat me to a meal. I had a bit too much to drink, then I called myself a taxi. On the way home, I saw Lily's car break down..." Edric revealed everything that happened that night. "Lily was the one to send

I woke up the next morning," Edric replied. "Rowan and I never had any hanky-panky between us ever since we met, and till the day she

between them. That night, Margaret had picked up the call when she was trying to contact Edric. If Rowan and Edric

no need to investigate any further. I only care about my son's condition

get back together. Eden needs a father. Let's resolve our conflict now, start everything anew, and give the child a happy family to grow up with. This is

on Irene's face, she said, "Edric, it's not that I'm denying you a chance, but rather, I can't. Your mother won't give us a chance either. I've fallen out with her. Stop thinking that we can get back together. It's better to maintain our relationship like

never amount to anything. You better not

worry about her reactions. I won't

let the past haunt us. We should look ahead of us. You're pregnant now, and Eden had never had a father since he was born. You wouldn't

now. I'll talk to him, test the waters. The thing between us - let's hold it off first. There

matter between him and Irene could not be rushed. She had been disheartened to the point that she had built walls around

where Joanne was staying. When she saw him coming, she was exhilarated, "Jordan,

at her and said between his gritted

out about her seeking for Irene the day before. Irene really

Eden that Edric is his father? Why would