Chapter 214

Scarlett’s POV: I gazed out the window at the receding scenery, feeling remarkably relaxed. The baby in my womb stirred occasionally, and each time it moved, I would gently stroke my belly in a soothing gesture. Everett seemed preoccupied, his head lowered as he tapped away at his phone. Yet whenever we approached a bumpy stretch of road, he would lift his head, lean forward, and remind the driver to slow down. After being reminded several times, the driver finally slowed and drove more steadily. I looked back at the man who had resumed tapping on his phone. Through my bright eyes, I took in his profile — stiffly handsome, his brow slightly furrowed as if deep in thought. I glanced at his phone. Though I couldn’t see clearly, I understood that Everett was likely immersed in work matters. True enough — he had been in London for a month now. Even with Davis holding down the fort at WG Group, many critical decisions still required Everett’s personal approval. It was no wonder he was swamp