Maverick knew that Everly was a rather independent woman.
After all, she had been abroad for five years with a son.
He hoped that she could completely rely on him. But no matter what, he would back her in any case.
"Do whatever you want to do. Don't be afraid. If you have any problem, contact me immediately, got it?"
Everly nodded in agreement.
She wanted to invite Maverick in but she knew that he must have a tight schedule. Parrish was still looking at them from upstairs.
Everly changed her mind and sent Maverick into the car.
Then, she was pulled into the car by Maverick.
As soon as the car door was closed, Maverick kissed her eagerly. He seemed to have an unquenchable thirst.
Although the car window could not see through from the outside, Everly could not indulge Maverick. After a while, she struggled to stop him. "Maverick..."
Maverick was breathing heavily.
Maverick once told Everly that she is the only woman he has had.
But Everly doubted whether he could be abstinent for years.
She whispered, "I'm going back. Take care."
"Everly, come with me to Italy next time and meet my mother," Maverick said while rubbing her earlobe.
Everly felt that he would swallow her at any time.
His desire for her was almost palpable.
They had just been in love. Although they were in a special situation, his sudden appearance shocked her. She thought it was too early for them to meet each other's parents.
"Let's solve the problem first. Goodbye."
"You seem to be unwilling?" Maverick frowned.
Everly did not know how to answer.
"Is that so?"
"Have you always been so impatient?" Everly asked, feeling a little helpless.
"Am I impatient?"
"After all, we haven't been together for long. Besides, we have two children. Most importantly, I..."
She wanted to confirm who the man was five years ago.
Although no matter who that man was, it would not affect their decision.
But they could not will the problem away. They had to solve it.
Therefore, Everly preferred to have everything done step by step. Moreover, she felt a sense of uneasiness but she could not tell the reason.
"You what?"
"It's nothing. Let's talk about it after this matter is settled, okay?"
Maverick pressed his lips. He had been esteemed and sought-after in the public. But in front of Everly, he was more like a kid asking for candy.
He was a little unhappy.
"I won't run away." Everly was a little amused and comforted him.
Maverick was now really like a giant husky, looking pitiful and being eager to get attention. Everly had a soft spot for him like this.
She thought, 'How could there be such a man?'
She hurriedly opened the email. It was anonymous, but she could be sure that it was Jack.
They had known each other for five years. Although their marriage was not real, their relationship was good. They knew each other very well. When Jack worked in Doctors Without Borders, he often contact her through emails. He was used to leaving some space at the beginning.
Ever since the last time Jack left and sent her those strange messages, she had not heard from him.
He suddenly contacted her at this critical juncture. Everly thought maybe he has heard about her scandal.
The mail was in English, but Everly could naturally understand it.
The general meaning of the emails was:
"Everly, did you remember what I told you the last time? I don't know why you are with Maverick. I have been paying attention to your news. I am not in Asia at the moment. For your and your son's safety, I hope you keep a low profile. I told you that if we meet again, I have something very important to tell you. But at present, my own situation is rather complicated. Please believe that I want to protect you and your son. Do you remember in which hospital you had given birth to your son? If someone asks you this question, don't answer. Don't tell anyone. Remember my words."
...
It was the same content again.
Jack had been constantly reminding her to keep a secret about her giving birth to Edmond.
He had been implicating that something had happened back then and she had been kept in the dark.
Women had a keen sixth sense.
Everly finished the email and took a screenshot. Then, she deleted the email.
She was unsettled.
She sent the screenshot to Hendrix and texted him on WeChat.
[Everly: Hendrix. Five years ago, I gave birth to Edmond in the MD Zender Hospital in America. Jack was my attending physician and my nominal husband. Can you help me investigate what happened at that time?]
Then, without hesitation, she dialed Lucas's number.
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