Chapter 954
Bryan replied angrily, “No one would even dare buy you, even if I tried to sell you.”
He had marked her as his own—who would dare cross that line?
“But there must be someone who’s interested,” Eileen teased.
“Enough of that,” Bryan said, his tone shifting. “I’m working late tonight, but I can take the weekend off. Where would you like to go for fun?”
Since moving to Alverton, they had been swamped with tasks and hadn’t had the chance to enjoy the sprawling landscapes.
Eileen’s interest was piqued by his suggestion. After a moment’s thought, she said, “How about we go horseback riding? I read online that Alverton has foals. We could even let Gabriela have some fun with us.”
“Horseback riding, huh?” Bryan said after a brief pause. “Sounds like you’ve never had a real night out yet.”
The unexpected comment made Eileen’s ears flush red. She quickly ended the call. Just then, someone knocked on the car window, causing her to turn her head.
Julio leaned down, gesturing for Eileen to lower the window.
“Is Dalores at the hospital?” he asked. He had followed her there, only to lose sight of her in the crowd. Scanning the area fruitlessly, he eventually noticed Eileen. “Don’t lie to me,” he added. “You’re here, too. This can’t be a coincidence.”
Eileen quickly composed herself before saying, “We just bumped into each other and chatted.”
“Tell me what’s really going on,” Julio insisted, rapping his knuckles against the car door. “What has Dalores been doing?”
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“I’ve got no idea. I’m here to see a patient,” Eileen said. “You know the Aston family, right? Keith is my father. His wife is sick. I came here to see her.”
Julio’s brow furrowed. “Since when does he need you to visit his wife? Come on, Eileen. Why won’t you tell me the truth?”
“I truly have no clue what you’re getting at. Oh, speaking of which, didn’t you say you were going to have your baby as some kind of twisted compensation? Maybe she’s here to find out if she’s pregnant,” Eileen said, maintaining a calm demeanor.
Pregnant? That thought sent Julio’s mind to the gynecology and obstetrics department, realizing he had overlooked it earlier. Without another word, he spun on his heel and rushed back into the hospital. Eileen watched him leave, releasing a long-held breath before driving away.
The court was prepared to hear the case of Conroy’s embezzlement after a week. Bryan took advantage of his Saturday off to take Eileen and Gabriela to the nearest stable. The vast grassland stretched out before them, dotted with horses grazing freely. While these wild beauties were for admiration only, the stable offered well-trained mounts for riding along designated paths.
Eileen selected a black horse for herself and a pure white pony for Gabriela. Despite being just a year old, Gabriela showed no fear, looking adorable in the riding suit and hat Bryan had thoughtfully purchased in advance.
Bryan had also procured a riding outfit for Eileen—a crisp white shirt paired with a blue vest. Eileen’s long black hair was swept up into a high ponytail, swaying in the breeze. She cut a striking figure. Bryan’s own riding suit matched Eileen’s in blue, making it clear they were a couple.