Said I didn't Love Him But I Lied

Everleigh served several dishes on the table. The others around the table were stunned when they saw the food that was almost black in color. Was this even edible...

"It's all done. Don't wait and start eating," she said with dirt marks on her face. Her eyes were shiny as if she was looking forward to their compliments. "Mommy, what is this?"

"This is roast pork. The presentation isn't that great but the taste isn't bad."

The four of them looked at Everleigh who was filled with confidence; they couldn't bear to burst her bubble.

They all picked up a bite of the dish with their forks and forced it down their throats.

"It tastes alright. You've improved a little compared to the last time." Abraham's words were very euphemistic.

However, Selena couldn't bear it anymore and spat it out directly. "You call this cooking?"

As soon as her words came out, the others were unhappy with her honesty. Selena knew that she shouldn't have said those words but the dish was truly terrible.

"Your cooking needs great improvement. It would be best if you cooked less in the future." Selena put down her cutlery, turned around and went back to her room. She would rather eat chips than eat Everleigh's cooking.

Everleigh took off her apron. She didn't feel upset as she knew that she would never be good at cooking in this life. However, she still wished to prepare a meal for her family. She did it so that they would remember her as a daughter and mother who did not know how to cook.

"Everleigh, cooking can always be improved through practice. There are still chances in the future."

"Okay. I learned a few tips from Mrs. Harrison, but I guess it didn't work." Everleigh's tone didn't sound angry at all.

Abraham, Alastair and Adrienne were relieved. It was fine as long as she wasn't upset about it.

Time flew by and it was time for Everleigh to report to duty in Africa. Before she left, she went to Abraham's study to see him.

She saw Alastair standing beside Abraham and paying deep attention to him speaking.

"Dad."

"Here you are. Sit down." Abraham pointed at the sofa on one side and asked her to wait for a moment.

However, to Everleigh's surprise, Alastair was dealing with her father's documents.

"Dad, Alastair is..."

"Alastair is a very smart child. He has great potential in doing business. If he is cultivated, he will definitely become successful in business." Abraham reached out his hand and touched Alastair's head, unable to conceal his love in his eyes. She followed his sight and gazed at Alastair. It was as if she was looking at Theodore who was serious at work.

"Grandpa, I'm done with it. You can have a look." Alastair handed over the document.

Abraham took it and didn't look at it. He said, "You go back first. I'll have a few words with your mother."

"Okay. Goodnight, Grandpa." Alastair's tender voice rang out. He turned around and was about to go back to rest.

After he left, Abraham asked instantly, "Is there something you would like to say?"

Everleigh turned to look at her father, hesitated for a moment and said, "Dad, I am going to Auview tomorrow to aid them. I will be gone for a year and I hope that you will help me take care of Alastair and Adrienne." Abraham's brows furrowed. She had barely been home for a year and now she was going to be gone for a year?

"Why did you make such a decision?"

"Dad, I'm no different from a disabled person now. My main purpose of going to Auview is so that I may experience a new environment and have a new outlook in life. It would be better than staying here." Her tone sounded depressed. If she could, she would choose to stay here too.

She had dreamed of spending quality time with her family for many years but not under such circumstances.

Abraham knew very well what her intentions were. She wanted to go somewhere else, take a break and feel better.

If you're loving the book, nölel5s.org is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you!

"Don't worry, the kids will be fine here with me. I will train Alastair well. He will most likely be the heir of the Trevino family. You can go ahead with your plan. Everything will be fine here."

He had always been a considerate father. If his daughter was in need, he would try his best to help her.

"Thank you, Dad."

"When are you leaving?"

"I am leaving for the airport tomorrow morning. I've packed my luggage and you don't have to send me off tomorrow." She didn't like saying goodbye. Furthermore, she was grateful for everything up to this point. Abraham nodded and said, "Well, send me a message when you arrive there and let me know you're safe."

"Yes, I will." How could Everleigh let them worry about her safety?

...

At Godfrey Group, Theodore was sitting in his office, staring at the computer in a daze.

However, Moses rushed in panicking and said, "Mr. Godfrey, I have some bad news." "What happened?"

"According to the news from the hospital just now, Miss Trevino is going to Auview tomorrow to join their medical aid team. This is the name list." Moses ran in too fast. His breathing was a little rapid, and his forehead was covered with small beads of sweat.

When Theodore heard that Everleigh was about to leave, his heart felt as if it had been struck by something. It felt so painful that his tears were about to flow out.

He looked at the names on the list in a hurry, and his face turned pale.

"Mr. Godfrey, what should we do?"

Theodore didn't answer him. Instead, he stared at the list in his hand with a heavy expression. The word 'Everleigh' was clearly printed before his eyes. His deep voice slowly rang out, "Moses, lock down the airport tomorrow morning. Wait for my instruction."

"Mr. Godfrey, how long will it take?"

"It won't be long." Theodore seemed to have made up his mind.

This was his last chance.

The next morning, Everleigh dragged her luggage down the stairs and happened to see Selena sitting on the sofa with a cold face.

Selena heard her coming and looked over.

"Are you really going to leave?"

"Well, I've already booked my spot." Everleigh stood in front of her with a smile on her face.

Selena remained silent. After a moment of silence, she said, "I hope that you come back in one piece. Who else do you expect to take care of your children?"

Everleigh smiled. It was a bitter smile. She wished that God would give her a chance to take care of her children too in the future.

"Don't worry about Dad. I will take care of him. Before this, when you were gone for seven years, I was the one who took care of him all by myself."

Everleigh couldn't help but let out a laugh and said, "Yes, I know that you will take good care of him and my kids too. Thank you, Selena."

Selena recalled the memory when they were younger and Everleigh would call her by her name so sweetly. Although back then, she used to hate Everleigh for stealing everything that belonged to her.

Everleigh was running out of time. She turned around and was about to leave. When she reached the door, Selena's voice came from behind her, "I've broken up with Leon. You were right. He was not the ideal man."

Everleigh paused for a moment and didn't say anything, but she had a relieved smile on her face.

She took a taxi to the airport and looked at the shops on the streets. She wondered what they would look like the next time she came back.

At the airport, when Everleigh walked in, she saw her colleagues from the hospital standing there, looking a little anxious.

"What's going on?" She asked in confusion.