Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 400

The familiar aroma lingered in the air.

Eileen blinked rapidly, coming back to her senses.

She looked at the man in front of her, easily noticing his deep, dark eyes.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.

After what seemed like ages, Eileen slowly closed her eyes again.

Their passionate kiss lingered, stretching time.

Until the impatient honking from behind broke the moment.

Eileen snapped back to reality and tried to push Egbert away.

He didn't budge.

She tried again.

Still no luck.

Eileen squinted, and after a moment, she abruptly raised her right hand and tugged sharply at Egbert's ear.

Egbert winced.

The usually composed man finally relented, stepping back a little.

Eileen dropped her hand and commanded, "Get in the front and drive!"

Egbert pursed his lips.

Eileen nudged him, "Go on, go on!"

Grudgingly, Egbert moved to the driver's seat, buckled up, and started the car.

As Egbert drove, Eileen drew the curtain and began changing into her evening gown in the back.

The rustling of fabric was enough to distract anyone.

Egbert glanced at the rearview mirror.

The curtain was tightly drawn—nothing to see.

Sighing, he turned on the car's radio, letting the built-in music system play randomly.

"Take me home, country roads…"

Egbert paused, about to change the station.

But then Eileen’s voice chimed in from the back, singing along cheerfully, "To the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama…!"

Egbert chuckled, shaking his head. Her singing was both endearing and a little off-key.

Finally, Eileen was dressed.

She clambered through the narrow space between the seats to the front passenger seat.

As she buckled her seatbelt, she said, "You know, in the residential area behind our dorms, this song plays every evening without fail. It’s such a classic!"

Egbert simply turned off the radio.

Eileen looked at him, "Did you find out anything about my dad yet?"

Expecting the question, he replied, "Still no word from above."

Eileen grew anxious, "Is it really that classified? I’m his daughter, after all!"

Egbert answered, "They have their reasons."

Eileen huffed, "I need to know by tomorrow morning. After the opening ceremony tonight, I have a flight back to college, and if I still don’t know anything by then, I’ll ask Mr. Reed!"

Egbert glanced at her.

Eileen lifted her chin defiantly, "Mr. Reed will definitely tell me!"