Book10 Chapter16.

Side story2.

When Aaron turns eighteen, Charles is still single.

But Evelyn has remarried She married a software engineer, who is shy and not very talkative but treats her well.

Perhaps out of love for Evelyn, he even shows concern for Aaron, his stepson.

On the day of the wedding, Aaron attends the ceremony.

Afterward, at the dinner table, he casually mentions to Charles that the

atmosphere at the wedding is wonderful- there weren't many guests, but it was lively.

Charles simply chews his food in silence, unwilling to give even a glance in response.

That is the usual dynamic between the two of them.

Their relationship lacks warmth and words, typical of a wealthy family -polite, but not intimate.

So, Aaron doesn't know that Charles has actually attended the wedding.

Not only did he go, but he also brought a gift.

A bank card.

Evelyn hasn't accepted it.

"Keep it. I know you don't need this, but it's just a little token from me."

"I can't give you anything else."

"You don't need to give

a simple dress, far less extravagant than the one she

smile was much more

at her once

long, he would break down and beg Evelyn not to marry, not

makeup room was quiet when someone knocked on the door. "Is the bride ready? It's time to

and asked Charles, "Aaron's outside; why don't

shook his head, getting up and heading for

grasped the doorknob, he suddenly spoke, "By the way, there are

"Hmm?"

be jealous of

surprised. "What do you

was more important than I

were doing, as soon as he cried, you forgot all about

subconsciously, I always wanted to have all of

said with self-deprecation, "but unfortunately, I wasn't that

so, he lost everything

to alcohol. I was very clear- headed." Charles finally turned to look at Evelyn Swan, "If in the future you find yourself unhappy, feel free to reach out to me. But if

not a good person. Seeing you happy with

engineer appeared in

urge to destroy surged within him, like an ugly creature lurking in the

Evelyn looked

She seemed genuinely happy.

to the software

blessing he could give.

Was it painful?

Yes, it was painful.

Was it regrettable?

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