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.

all. I’m just… so happy. If Chris knew about this, he would be overjoyed too. Mrs.

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

chickens before they hatch. I supposed that my situation had been too

mess. Even the clothes that hung on his body were wrinkled. It

 

 Why would Julia do this? I looked over to her in hopes that she would

much for becoming closer. How could she turn her back so quickly

into the injury on my chest. The pain caused my face to

 

worried sick. I leaned into his arms and whispered, “I’m fine. Don’t worry. It’s just a tiny injury. The doctor said it’s

“Eve!” he shouted.

I’m actually kind of hungry. Mrs. Lane brought some soup over. Do you mind passing it to me?”

his arms as he buried his face

it?” I

just kept shouting my name over and over again. If I did not respond, he would

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