It all happened so quickly. I barely had time to process my reaction. “Thank you, Mrs. Lane. Thank you so much.”

 

With a choked voice, I expressed my gratitude over and over again. I did not know whether to cry or laugh. I was happy to finally be acknowledged by Christopher’s family. At the same time, I wanted to burst out into tears, perhaps because this happiness had not come easy for me.

 

“Thank you, Mrs. Lane.” Tears welled up in my eyes and overflowed down my face. I had finally done it. My determination had managed to sway them.

“What are you crying for? Have I been that harsh on you? I just agreed to your marriage, that’s all, yet you’re so emotional.” Julia’s eyes started to tear up too. She gently dabbed away the tears on my face.

this, he would be overjoyed too. Mrs. Lane, do you mind if I give him a call right now?” I looked

she did not. Instead, she turned around and exited the ward. With tears still at the corners of my eyes, I was confused. Is

situation had been too good to be true. Right after Julia

as he stood there silently. His typically neat hair was a mess. Even the clothes that hung on his body were wrinkled.

 

sob. Why would Julia do

for becoming closer. How could she turn her

me into his arms. Because he was too forceful, his body slammed into the injury on my chest. The

 

and whispered, “I’m fine. Don’t worry. It’s just a

“Eve!” he shouted.

over. Do

He held me firmly in his arms as he buried his face into my neck.

is it?” I

over and over again. If

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