Chapter 21 Brother ! Emmas terrified cry echoed in the stairwell .
She ran up holding an unconscious Eva , sobbing .
Brother , Eva just collapsed ! Stay calm , Lucas told himself , his mind blank as he watched Emma fall to her knees with Evas flushed , unconscious form .
Stay calm .
Issac had lingered nearby .
Hearing Emmas cry , he quickly knelt to examine Evas reddened face .
Emma ? Dont cry ! This is a hospital lets get her to Emergency ! Emma , Lucas lifted Evas shirt , revealing angry red hives .
Did she eat anything just now ? Lucass sister had allergies , but Eva had never shown any reactions , so he and Evelyn hadnt been overly concerned .
Wiping her tears , Emma recalled quickly : She wouldnt eat candy , so I bought her a sandwich … it had peanut butter ! Without hesitation , Issac scooped up Eva .
When Lucas reached for her , Issac gave him a cold look .
Someone needs to stay for Evelyn .
I wont harm her child .
Let me take her ! Lucas knew he was right .
Eva needed immediate care , and Evelyn had just been declared critical … He clenched his jaw , watching Issac and Emma rush away with Eva , then slammed his fist into the wall .
Blood trickled from his knuckles as he let out an anguished cry .
Issac had been unwell since arriving at the hospital .

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He felt his bodys heat draining rapidly , the light form in his arms so small and soft Evelyns child .
Her precious , beloved child .
So when his ankle gave way on the stairs , he instinctively clutched Eva close , using his arms and back to shield her from the sharp edges .
Emma watched in horror as he stumbled .
Issac forced himself up , quickly checking Evas condition .
Mr.
Hernandez , let me carry her ! Im fine , he gritted through the searing pain in his ankle , rushing toward Emergency .
The doctors quickly diagnosed Evas allergic reaction , administering epinephrine and chlorpheniramine .
19:30 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 14.8 % Chapter 21 The frightening hives began to subside .
Emma couldnt stop crying , blaming herself .
She loved Eva and never imagined something would go wrong under her watch .
Issac finally relaxed , though his ankle throbbed mercilessly .
Even the slightest movement brought cold sweat to his brow .
He let Emma hold Eva and closed his eyes .
His fever was consuming his consciousness .
Hearing Emmas soft sobs , he murmured , Stop crying Emma .
Its not your fault .
Emma sniffled , wiping Evas sweaty face , If I hadnt bought that sandwich … Nobody knew about her peanut allergy .
Finding out in a hospital was actually fortunate .
Well avoid these foods from now on .
His logic made sense .
Emma nodded , finally noticing Issacs feverish flush and cracked lips .
Mr.
Hernandez , are you alright ? Im fine , he frowned through the pain , barely able to think .
Im thirsty .
Could you get me some water , Eve- He was clearly about to say Evelyn .
Emma thought to herself that while Mr.
Hernandez seemed to know Evelyn was alive , did he know Eva was his daughter ? Perhaps there would never be a better moment to ask .
Her heart racing , Emma carefully adjusted Eva in her arms while passing Issac a cup of water .
The drink seemed to revive him slightly , though his posture remained strained .
After a long moment of internal debate , Emma ventured softly : Mr.
Hernandez … about you and Evelyn … Issacs eyes grew distant , unfocused .
Finally , he spoke , his voice barely above a whisper .
She was everything to me .
Emma felt her chest tighten .
Issac had proven himself to be not just a good boss , but a genuinely caring person .
She couldnt fathom why Evelyn would let him believe she was dead for three years .
Marcus had told her about Issacs regular psychiatric appointments , how deeply this had affected him .
Was there some kind of misunderstanding ? Emma asked gently .
If there is , maybe talking it through … I mean , you still love her , dont you ? 15.1 % Chapter 21 Yes .
Maybe it was the fever breaking down his walls , or the pain making him vulnerable , but something made Issac want to talk .
Emmas earnest concern reminded him of Evelyns way of looking at him , years ago .
I love her , he said , his voice raw with emotion .
I loved her eight years ago , three years ago , and I love her still and it will last forever .
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