Richard and Evelyn were still making small talks when we left the restaurant. I was getting tired, and the night was chiller than usual, so I didn't speak much.
Suddenly, my shoulders felt warm. I looked up and saw that Hendrix had put on a coat for me. Surprised at his action, I thanked him.
A black Cadillac stopped in front of the restaurant lobby, and a gentle and decent looking man got out from the car. He waved his hand at Richard and Evelyn and said, "Mom, Dad, next time can you inform me half an hour earlier?"
Evelyn pulled the man over intimately and told Hendrix and me, "Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, this is my son, Calvin Hammer. He was supposed to join us tonight, but he couldn't make it as he had to deal with something else. Fortunately, I still get to introduce him to the both of you."
We talked for a bit more, during which I felt like I had seen Calvin before, but I couldn't recall where I met him.
When I heard Evelyn said that Calvin was working for Alford Audit, I paid a little more attention to her words.
Since we already had our meal, and there wasn't anything important left to discuss, we headed on our separate ways after saying goodbye.
In the car, I frowned while staring blankly out the window.
Suddenly, a warmth wrapped around my hands. I turned around and saw Hendrix driving with one hand while holding me in another. I grimaced, "It's not safe."
He glanced sideways at me and asked with a smug, "Are you worrying about me?"
No. It was definitely not!
"My life is in your hand," I replied. Besides, there was also someone else inside my belly. I continued, "And I'm also carrying a baby."
For a moment, he looked fragile. He then held my hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, even if I die, I will die protecting you and the baby."
I didn't reply. My mind drifted to Calvin, and then I suddenly remembered that the car which Kelsey had got on after leaving the Roberts Building was a black Cadillac too.
I was at a distance when I saw her getting into the car, so I didn't remember how the man looked. I frowned, feeling a little uneasy.
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