Chapter 18 She had agreed .
Lucas had embraced Evelyn on impulse , but now he couldnt let go .
Hed been worried terrified that seeing Issac , who still loved her , might change her mind .
Evelyn turned her face , seeing Lucass ears had turned bright red .
She laughed softly.
How long are you going to hold me ? Evas not here , Lucas whispered .
Just a little longer , Eve .
Its so cold outside .
Evelyn had absorbed the afternoon suns warmth .
They squeezed into the recliner together , dozing off Golden light fell on Lucass short , fluffy hair .
Dust motes danced in the sunbeams like stars , floating around their sleeping faces , creating a peaceful sanctuary .
They slept like that for a long while .
Food containers kept appearing outside the hospital room .
Lucas kicked them over each time he left .
When Evelyn scolded him for wasting food , he stubbornly claimed he gave it to stray animals .
His cooking had improved over the three years .
Whether making baby food for Eva or light meals for an invalid , Lucas managed perfectly .
Hed rented a small kitchen near the hospital , creating delicious dishes from simple ingredients .
They both knew Issac sent those containers , and Evelyn knew Lucas threw away all the soups and dishes .
Neither mentioned it , avoiding the uncomfortable topic .
Lucas was determined Issac would never feed Evelyn anything he sent .
With one day until surgery , Lucas went grocery shopping with Evelyns list .
Shed been reading lately- doctors advised limiting phone use so Lucas had a new daily task : visiting bookstores to find her chosen books .
Some were philosophy and psychology texts , others light novels young women enjoyed .

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Lucas would tease her about being childish , but willingly traveled miles to buy them , just hoping to keep her from boredom .
Todays list seemed especially long .
Lucas sighed after one glance .
How long will this take ? Youre leaving the hospital soon well have to move all these books home ! 10.90 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets ! 12.6 % Chapter 18 Ill donate them to the hospital library , Evelyn pouted .
Now go get them .
Alright , alright .
Lucas shook his head fondly , jingling his car keys as he left .
Shortly after he left , Issac knocked .
Evelyn had expected this , deliberately sending Lucas away .
Not because there was anything he couldnt hear or know , but because she understood his nature casily jealous , prone to overthinking .
She couldnt bear him silently worrying and getting angry .
Her debt to settle , her responsibility .
Issac appeared more composed than before .
He carried another food container clearly hed been the one leaving them at the door .
Please stop bringing these , Evelyn said softly .
It makes him worry .
Last time , shed caught Issac off guard with talk of Eva .
Now he realized Evelyn couldnt possibly have birthed and raised a child that age in three years , especially with her illness .
He lowered his head , opening the container to reveal a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup , placing it before her .
This was your favorite .
No thank you , Mr.
Hernandez , Evelyn smiled .
You made this yourself , didnt you ? Issac seemed surprised shed guessed , awkwardly responding , Yes .
Wont you try it ? Evelyn expressionlessly poured it on the floor .
As soup splashed his pants , Issacs face turned ashen .
Evelyn spoke : Sophia loved soup , not me .
Consider this my offering to her .
Mr.
Hernandez , perhaps you forgot your family never allowed me to pay respects to Sophia .
So making offerings here seems fitting .
Yes , Issac nodded , his lips turning purplish .
He stood unsteadily .
Im sorry , Evelyn .
Unable to find a mop , he removed his expensive suit jacket , using it to clean the floor before leaving .
Evelyn watched him go , sighing softly .
She didnt hate Issac , but knew Lucas lacked security .
Allowing Issacs gestures would be unfair to Lucas .
When Lucas returned , he noticed the missing food containers and snorted : Gave up already , did he ? 12.8 % Chapter 18 Evelyn just smiled , flipping through her new books without comment .
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