Meeting You Was Fate

Eve was struck speechless.
The atmosphere in the living room had become ominous and smothering. Both the father and the daughter were embarrassed at
not knowing each other's birthday after living together for more than twenty years!
"See... You don't know my birthday either. Eve, let me tell you something. Don't give up on things midway. When you said you
liked photography, I sent you abroad to study photography. After graduating, you refused to take over the bank. And now you've
been wandering out in the city with no purpose. I have always supported you, but I am worried for your future. I've been under a
lot of pressure. Can you understand me? Think about it. How much have you done for the family these past years?" Shaun said
earnestly with a sigh.
Eve's eyes widened. A crooked smile appeared on her face. "I'm not interested in managing the bank. Besides, you're still
young, aren't you, Dad?"
"It's my fault that you have turned out so selfish..." Shaun shook his head in disappointment. He knew Eve wouldn't change her
mind.
"I am selfish, yes. What else did you expect me to grow up as in this selfish environment? Dad, I want to be with Nathan. It's my
only wish. Can't you satisfy it?"
"He has to agree to be with you too! Don't be so childish," Shaun said in a cold voice.
"Are you saying I don't know what he feels?" Eve gritted her teeth, feeling a faint sense of anger rising in her chest.
"You're not respecting yourself by pestering him like this. The person he loves is Mandy, not you. How many times do I have to
tell you this before you finally understand? If Nathan loved you, he would have married you long ago."
It felt like the air in the room was being sucked away instant by instant, making them breathless and restless.
Eve raised her chin arrogantly and said in an angry tone, "If you're so ashamed of me, you don't have to think of me as your
daughter!"
"Eve...come with me. Let's go home," Shaun said as he held her wrist. Shaun was so angry he felt a sharp pain shoot up in his
head.
He had been having frequent headaches for the past few days.

"I won't go," Eve said, pulling her hand out of his grip.
Accidentally, Shaun lost his balance and fell to the ground. Eve reached out for his hand, but failed to grab it in time.
Shaun remained motionless on the floor for about three minutes. During that time, he felt like the whole world had frozen around
him. A deathly pallor befell his face.
Worried, Eve poured some water in a glass and handed it to her father. "Have some water, Dad," she said softly, worried.
Shaun glanced at her lightly, without the slightest shift in expression. "You don't have to pretend to care for me."
No doubt, he was mocking Eve. Eve indeed was worried about him. But seeing how he misunderstood her, she felt wronged and
hurt. She forced herself to remain silent out of respect. A lot had already been said.
She squinted her eyes, trying to hold back her tears. Her heart ached when she saw her father's pale face and dry lips.
She put her hand on his shoulder and said softly, "Dad, how about you sleep here tonight? I'll come back with you tomorrow.
Let's not fight anymore, okay?" Although she was worried for him, her mind momentarily drifted to the money she would need in
the future. She was afraid her father would freeze her credit card if she didn't behave well with him.
Raising his eyes to meet hers, Shaun said in an indifferent tone, "I'll be happy if you are willing to change!"
"Dad, I really didn't do anything wrong. Why don't you trust me?"
"Eve, you don't know what's going on here. Nathan is planning to call off the cooperation with the Sus Bank. Do you know how
big a deal that is?" His head was throbbing even more now.
"Dad... I really didn't do anything to Adrian," Eve said with a sincere expression on her face. There was even grievance in her
eyes. She was indeed a good actress.
"It's good if you didn't do anything. Anyway, happy birthday, honey. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have doubted you." Shaun's heart
softened when he saw the piteous look on Eve's face.
He loved his daughter a lot, despite how many sins she had committed. He was rich enough to buy anything, but he only had
one daughter. Nothing could compare to her, and all his wealth was only for her sake.
And in this way, yet again, Eve got away with her irresponsibility.

She helped Shaun get upstairs and lie down. Somehow he was able to withstand his headache, which had intensified now. He
didn't tell Eve about it and decided to go to sleep. He had had a long day.
The next morning, at dawn, Eve got up very early to see Doctor Ouyang.
Dr. Ouyang had a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of anything, he went to bed early and got up early.
It was because of these healthy habits that he hadn't fallen sick in years.
The riverside was cool in the mornings. It was the best place and time to go for a run.
Dr. Ouyang was running alone in his sports suit. He had woken up in a good mood and was listening to classical music as he ran
on.
Eve drove along the river and spotted Ouyang. She stepped on the accelerator hard and crossed by him with a whiz.
Ouyang saw Eve getting out of the car. She was walking toward him, wearing white-framed sunglasses. He stopped and waited
for her to reach him.
"Miss Su." Ouyang looked at Eve expressionlessly, with a cold, subtle attitude as usual.
Ouyang was slightly arrogant and remained aloof most of the time. Eve was well aware of the fact that he liked to be alone all the
time.