Chapter 612

Evelyn refused to let herself linger in old memories or long for one last moment of closeness.

As soon as Charles stepped off the last stair, she made her move.

Without a second's hesitation, she slid down from his back.

Her feet touched the ground. She spoke, her voice cool and detached, "Thanks."

Then she turned and walked toward her car.

Charles was still tangled in memories, reluctant to let go. Without thinking, he reached out and caught her wrist, making one final, desperate attempt.

"Eve, can't you give me one more chance?"

His voice was soft, almost pleading, so humble it was almost painful.

He knew what her answer would be, but still, he had to ask.

Evelyn didn't pull away or struggle. She just turned her head to look at him, her eyes icy and unreadable.

She didn't have to say a word—her expression said it all.

They stared at each other for a long moment.

Finally, Charles's grip loosened.

The moment his hold faded, Evelyn pulled her hand back, no hesitation at all.

"Eve..."

He wanted to drive her home.

But Evelyn simply opened her car door, got in, and didn't look back. She pulled away without another glance.

Charles couldn't help himself.

own

the

kept his distance, his headlights trailing behind hers, never

only left once she'd driven safely into

his car, he watched her walk upstairs and

swept over his face,

knew, deep down, it was time to let

...

A month later-Friday night.

and Adam opened the door for

showed up

soon as she stepped inside, the delicious

amazing.

made her

straight to the dining

tattled instantly,

the rib into

grabbed another one for herself, grinning as she popped

kitchen,

dish and switched off

the

playful

Evelyn like this, Josephine was reminded of when

all at once-her daughter had grown up in the blink

you're a grown woman now. Stiff acting like a kid.

words slipped out before she realized what

have to

just

triggered a memory-two kids, herself

when life was simple.

you doing

Didn't you say you

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