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."

shook her head. "You don't

a simple dress, far less extravagant than the one she

her smile

her once and

break down and beg

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

Evelyn stood up and asked Charles, "Aaron's outside; why

thanks," Charles shook his head, getting up and heading for

the doorknob, he suddenly spoke, "By the way, there are some things I've

"Hmm?"

be jealous of

surprised. "What do you

in your heart, Grandma was more important than I was." Charles spoke calmly, devoid

matter what we were doing, as soon as he cried, you forgot all about me." Charles continued, "So I

always wanted to have all

"but

lost everything

out of character due 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 you're very happy, please

Seeing you happy with someone else makes me want to ruin

moment the software engineer appeared in Evelyn's life, Charles

within him, like an ugly creature lurking in the

Evelyn looked

She seemed genuinely happy.

the software engineer was the

blessing he could give.

Was it painful?

Yes, it was painful.

Was it regrettable?

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