The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover-Chapter 256: You Know?

The following day.

The morning sun had not even fully risen when Axel and Evelyn left the house.

The sky still held soft autumn colors, gold fading into pale blue, and the streets carried that early calm where only the committed few were awake.

Even in the car, Evelyn could not stop glancing at him. She had slept beside him all night. She had checked him from head to toe like a paranoid doctor.

Not a single injury. Not even a bruise. So why were they going to a hospital?

And why so early?

She stared at him again as he calmly browsed through something on his iPad.

"Axel... why are we going to the hospital so early?" she asked, unable to hold it in any longer. "What kind of friend needs to be visited before the staff even finishes their first coffee? Are you sure you’re not taking a part-time job there? Should I expect you to start wearing a white coat?"

Axel did not look up from his screen. "Hospitals are open twenty-four hours, dear."

Evelyn narrowed her eyes. "That is not an answer. And you know it."

He smiled but refused to elaborate. She sighs helplessly.

Eventually, Evelyn stopped questioning him, choosing instead to enjoy the view from her window.

Autumn in the city was her favorite. Fallen leaves were scattered on the sidewalks. Trees outside cafés displayed shades of red and gold. Even the traffic lights seemed gentler this early.

She sighed, letting the peace settle in her chest.

But as the hospital drew closer, her calm wavered.

From a distance, she could see the large sign for Hope Medical Centre, one of the best in the country. However, Axel did not ask the driver to stop at the main entrance.

Instead, they turned left and headed through a restricted gate with two guards standing by.

The VVIP wing.

Her heart stiffened.

’Oh, his friend might be the patient in this wing. Right?’ she wondered before slowly turning to Axel.

He was now closing his iPad. His face was calm. Too calm.

A sudden suspicion hit her so hard she almost choked.

He knows.

Her fingers tightened on her skirt.

She had spent the entire evening convincing herself he was clueless. She carefully planned everything: how to surprise him tonight with her pregnancy test results, how to wrap the tiny box, and how to secretly film his reaction for their memories.

So why did he look like a man hiding something?

"Axel..." Her voice came out quieter than she wanted.

He raised his brows. "Yes?"

She tried to remain calm. "Did you know?"

His eyes narrowed slightly. "Know what?"

Evelyn’s shoulders sank in relief.

He doesn’t know.

Her panic suddenly seemed ridiculous. She laughed internally at herself. For the past two days, she had been overthinking everything. Every look he gave her felt suspicious. Every gentle touch felt too intentional.

Good. She could still surprise him later.

"Nothing," she responded, smiling a little too fast. "I just wanted to test your hearing system."

Evelyn turned her gaze on the street again, pretending to admire the view while mentally kicking herself.

Her hands rested on her thighs, trying to look natural.

But Axel was staring.

He knew her too well. She could almost feel his gaze wrap around her, observing every reaction.

Seconds later, he raised his hand and gently touched her chin to bring her face back to him. His thumb softly traced her chin, silently asking her to look at him.

She turned her head, confused.

His eyes softened. Then he asked softly, "You mean... about you, pregnant?"

The world froze. Her breath seems to have stopped.

Even the car seemed to go silent.

Liam, who was driving the vehicle, was also surprised as he glanced at the rearview mirror.

"W-what?" she managed to whisper, completely stunned.

Axel leaned in toward her slightly, looking far too calm for the bomb he had just dropped. "I said... pregnant. You were asking if I knew about it, right?"

Her mouth opened. Nothing came out.

’He... knew?’

No. That was impossible. She had hidden the test pack box deep in her bedside drawer. She had not told anyone. She had not shown any apparent symptoms.

So how—

Axel took her hand and gently wrapped his around it, then looked at her softly. "Eve, relax. You think I would not notice how you have been acting lately?"

She blinked, still speechless.

He continued softly, "You looked exhausted even after a full night’s sleep. Your appetite doubled. You eat a box of pizza alone. You suddenly hated the morning smell of coffee. And last night, you cried while watching a cooking video."

"I did not cry," she muttered weakly.

"You were emotional to see the chef make a cake."

"Because the chef forgot to add butter, and how beautifully she decorated the cake..."

"And you cried."

She opens her mouth to speak, but no words come out. He is undoubtedly on point.

This could not be real. Axel already knows about it. And of course, her entire surprise plan... ruined.

Axel gently pulled her hand and kissed her knuckle. "I suspected it. But I did not want to jump to any conclusions. That is why we are here."

"You suspected it?" Evelyn repeated breathlessly.

He nodded. "I asked the doctor to prepare a full checkup. Discreetly."

Her cheeks burned with embarrassment. "So you brought me here... because you think I am pregnant?"

Axel’s voice softened even more. "No. Because I want to be sure you are healthy. And if you are pregnant, I need to know everything is safe for the mother and the baby."

Her chest tightened. She swallowed, her voice barely a whisper. "Axel..."

He smiled, warm and confident. "Don’t worry. I will be with you the whole time."

She looked down at her hand in his, and her heart trembled. She had planned to surprise him. Instead, he gently cornered her with logic and love.

"I wasn’t afraid... I just felt silly for only now realizing that you could see all those changes in me, even myself not..." she said while gazing into his gentle, warm eyes.

"Eve," his voice sounds gentle, "that’s because I’m waiting for this moment to happen. That’s why I really pay attention to it."