Chapter 157: Chapter 157

Today, Mrs. Smith didn't go directly to the hospital to accompany Joshua, as usual. Instead, she instructed the driver to go to the Davis family. Troubled by suspicions after listening to Chiyoko and Robin's words yesterday, she had a sleepless night, so she left early today.

After receiving approval, the car slowly entered the Davis family's large courtyard, and Mrs. Smith couldn't wait to get out of the car. Mrs. Davis, who had just walked out of the house, was surprised, unlike the usual, she looked a bit flustered this time.

Flustered? Mrs. Smith didn't understand what she had to be flustered about and didn't want to guess the truth. Suppressing the anxiety in her heart, she smiled and said, "Mrs. Davis, aren't you going out today?"

"Well, I was just about to." Mrs. Davis politely smiled, then looked at her and asked, "Mrs. Smith, do you have any urgent matters for this sudden visit?" Usually, there would be a phone call before the meeting, but not today.

Mrs. Smith hesitated for a moment, smiled awkwardly, and said, "Not really. I just suddenly remembered that I didn't see Kevin that night, which was a pity. So I came. Has he left for work yet?"

Mrs. Davis's face tightened, and after a brief pause, she forced a smile and said, "It's really unfortunate. He just left for work a moment ago. These days, he's preparing to go on a business trip to City A. I'm not sure exactly when he'll be back."

She was lying; Mrs. Davis was no longer the Mrs. Davis from two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, she was trying her best to arrange a meeting between Mrs. Smith and Kevin. Today, two weeks later, her entire perspective had changed. She suddenly didn't want Mrs. Smith to meet Kevin, only desiring to maintain the current calm and peaceful life.

Her lie disappointed Mrs. Smith, who lowered her gaze in dismay. When she raised her head, she unabashedly asked, "Mrs. Davis, why did I hear that Kevin looks exactly like Maxwell and Oliver?"

Mrs. Davis was surprised once again, and her confusion returned. She scrutinized Mrs. Smith and hesitated, muttering, "Your words are a bit exaggerated. How could they look exactly alike? Wait until Kevin comes back in a few days, and you can see for yourself."

"Oh, is that so? Well then." Mrs. Smith nodded in disappointment. She never believed that two unrelated people could look exactly alike. It must have been a mistake on their part.

However, why did Mrs. Davis's expression seem so strange, even showing an unprecedented sense of panic? Could there really be some secret about Kevin? Everything had to wait until she saw Kevin in person in a few days.

After a moment of hesitation, Mrs. Smith looked at Mrs. Davis apologetically and asked, "Mrs. Davis, can you tell me about Kevin? I suddenly want to know about his past life."

Of course not! Mrs. Davis reiterated in her mind, but with a polite and friendly smile, she said, "Kevin's story is quite extensive. I don't know where to start."

"How about we talk about the moment he was adopted 25 years ago?" Mrs. Smith eagerly interrupted her, completely unaware of her loss of composure. There was no way around it; she was just too curious and eager to know!

Observing Mrs. Smith's eager expression, a faint mocking expression appeared on Mrs. Davis's face. The restless feeling in her heart began to stir again. Revenge against the Smith Family had been her dream for over twenty years, and she wouldn't easily give it up.

However, revenge would inevitably result in losing Kevin as a reliable son. She hesitated, suddenly entering a dilemma. Which side should she give up? It seemed that neither was what she wanted to relinquish!

"Mrs. Davis?" Mrs. Smith gently called, bringing Mrs. Davis back to reality.

Mrs. Davis chuckled and said, "It's been so long that I can hardly remember. He was brought back from the orphanage, and a few days later, we went abroad. Then he studied in Germany and helped with the Davis family business. It has been quite ordinary."

"Oh..." Mrs. Smith responded softly, not knowing what she wanted to learn or ask. Relying on Robin's words, she had come here without seeing the person in question. What else could she ask?

"Mrs. Smith, come in." Mrs. Davis smiled again, looking friendly.

However, Mrs. Smith had no intention of staying any longer. She forced a bitter smile and said, "No, thank you. I still need to go to the hospital. Another day, let's have a good chat when Kevin comes back."

"That's fine. Joshua's leg should be recovering soon, right?" Mrs. Davis feigned concern, inwardly sneering. It might not be so easy to see Kevin again!

"Yes, the doctor said he should be able to walk in another three to five months. Mrs. Davis, goodbye." Mrs. Smith finished speaking and turned to get into the car.

The car slowly drove towards the gate, and Mrs. Davis watched the departing vehicle, a faint cold smile appearing on her face. She then turned and walked back into the house.

Flora eventually couldn't endure the overwhelming boredom. Taking advantage of the quietness in the house, she secretly slipped out to take a stroll in the yard. The sun was beginning to set, and the sea breeze gently brushed against her; indeed, the air here was refreshing!

The garden remained relatively tranquil. Mrs. Smith usually returned around seven, or sometimes she stayed overnight in the luxurious suite at the hospital and came back the next day. As for that devil-like man, he usually returned only after dark. So, Flora could enjoy her time here without worry.

Sitting on a lounge chair by the pool, bathed in the warm glow of the evening sun, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, feeling all the shadows in her heart dissipate.

Suddenly, a wonderful melody echoed from the second floor—a beautiful piano piece, "Forgotten," Flora's favorite. Without a doubt, it was Chiyoko playing. She couldn't help but marvel at how talented Chiyoko was in every aspect.

Flora immersed herself in the beautiful and melancholic melody. Those who had been hurt, like her, could play this piece so well.

Feeling a deep connection to the music, Flora, who already loved this piece, became even more enchanted today. Her slender fingers unconsciously started tapping on the armrest of the beach chair. She hummed along with the melody and started playing on the armrest, completely captivated.

Gradually, as the piano notes fell and the last chord dispersed into the sunset, Flora took a deep breath. Her hands stopped, and she lazily stretched before opening her eyes. However, her joyful expression turned into a shocked scream when she saw the handsome face suddenly appearing above.

Startled, she jumped up from the chair. Due to the vigorous movement, the chair tripped her, and she was about to fall into the pool. Just as she thought she was going to be submerged, something wrapped around her waist, lifting her swiftly. In the end, she found herself in someone's arms, concluding this thrilling game of near mishap.