Chapter 361
Davina’s eyes were wide with shock as she stared at Barnard. “Barnard, why are you being so mean to me? I was just worried about you p>
“Worried about me? If you really cared about me at all, you wouldn’t have run off and acted on your own like that,” Barnard snapped. His patience was gone. Even when he saw the tears welling up in Davina’s eyes, he didn’t soften at all.
Tears streamed down her face. She tried to help Barnard up, but he shoved her hand away. Her voice grew louder. “This isn’t all my fault. You and Camilla were messy long before I got involved. I was scared, and I just panicked, that’s all. Barnard, don’t you get it? I only acted this way because I care about you. You can’t just blame everything on me p>
Davina didn’t care anymore. She threw her arms around him, clutching his arm tightly.
Barnard had been about to stand, but she pulled him back down. His irritation was written all over his face. “Could you just stop making things so difficult? Camilla and I are already divorced. What could there possibly be between us now? You’re Mrs. Carter. Do you honestly think she could threaten your position? There’s no point in picking fights with her anymore p>
Davina couldn’t accept it. “That’s easy for you to say. How am I supposed to just let it go? Barnard, I’m not stupid. All that money you took from me… it didn’t all go to my family, did it? Did you give some of it to her p>
Barnard’s expression changed for a second. “Davina, I have no idea what you’re talking about. Can you just stop with this? I’m really tired p>
Davina finally blurted out the question that had been eating away at her. “Don’t say that. You’ve been seeing Camilla so much lately. If you didn’t give her money, wouldn’t she have already sued you? That money was mine. How could you just give it to her? Barnard, didn’t you say I was the one you loved most? What’s going on? How could you give my money to Camilla? Give it back, okay p>
She started to panic, her words tumbling out. The thought hit her again—she’d fought with almost everyone in the Blair family to marry Barnard. She’d lost nearly all her ties for him. That money was supposed to keep her safe, but now Barnard had taken it and his attitude was still so vague. Suddenly, she felt desperate to get her money back.
Barnard, who had been snapping back at her, fell silent for a moment.
The quiet made Davina even more nervous. “Barnard, why aren’t you saying anything? Did you give it all to Camilla? Can’t you just give it back to me p>
She grabbed his arm and shook it, making him wobble.
Barnard finally said, “What nonsense. You have too much time on your hands, thinking up all this stuff. Why would I ever give that money to her? Fine, I’ll admit it. I didn’t give it all to your family. I invested some of it. Davina, you know you’ve caused a lot of trouble lately. My parents don’t approve of us at all. I just wanted to do something on the side, maybe succeed so they’ll accept you one day. I can’t believe you misunderstood me so much. It really hurts, you know p>
He pressed a hand to his chest and gave her the most wounded look, so dramatic it made Davina actually feel guilty.
She mumbled, “Really, Barnard? You did everything for me p>
“Why would I lie? If you have questions, just ask me. Jumping to conclusions like this, it really hurts,” Barnard replied.
Davina’s face turned a bit red, guilt showing through, but her eyes were still suspicious. Barnard fumbled around for his phone. “If you still don’t believe me, I can show you the investment documents p>
He sounded so confident that Davina’s suspicions finally faded. She looked embarrassed. “Never mind. I wouldn’t even understand that stuff. I’m sorry, Barnard. I overreacted. Come on, get up, let me help you home p>
Barnard could tell she’d calmed down and let out a tiny sigh of relief. He glanced over his shoulder in the direction of the amusement park, then finally allowed her to help him away.
On the walk home, Davina stayed close to him, fussing over every little thing. She acted more worried than ever before, but whenever she looked at Barnard’s tired face, something hard settled in her eyes.
Meanwhile, at the amusement park, Camilla and Lance took Jasper on all the rides he wanted to try. The whole day was filled with Jasper’s laughter and excitement. The three of them stopped to snap dozens of photos together. Jasper loved it, carefully picking out his favorite group shots and tucking them into his little backpack, proud as could be.
They left the park in the early evening, grabbed dinner, and didn’t get back to Laguna Shores until nine at night.
As the car pulled up and headlights cut through the dark, they could see someone standing right in the middle of the street. The figure didn’t move, just stared at the car, then suddenly dropped to her knees.