Chapter 22 Emma watched Issacs vulnerability with uncertainty .
Something made her want to shield him from this pain .
Im sorry if Im overstepping .
Mr.
Hernandez , but have you considered really talking to Evelyn ? And Eva … could she possibly be your daughter ? No , Issac gave a bitter smile , shaking his head .
If only she were .
Emma was too young to understand how much pain and regret that sigh carried the weight of actions Issac would never forgive himself for .
Fractured , the doctor diagnosed , glancing at Issacs flushed face .
Youre running a fever too ? He reached to check Issacs temperature , but Issac politely blocked his hand .
He knew the fever came from his morning medication abuse and standing in the cold .
He nodded dismissively .
Ill get it cast , but there are more important matters now .
While Emma watched over Eva , Issac insisted on returning to the operating room , though theyd urged him to see orthopedics first .
As hed suspected , the pain had numbed somewhat .
He left the clinic without treatment .
The surgery light was still red .
Isnt it finished ? he asked a nurse .
Shes been moved to intensive care .
This is another surgery .
He exhaled sharply in relief , suddenly dizzy .
As he stumbled , his injured ankle gave way hed never felt more pathetic .
Yet for the first time in days , he smiled genuinely .

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Emmas words echoed in his mind .
Issac knew her suggestion was just a kind outsiders comfort , but he couldnt help wondering : now that Evelyn had survived , was there a chance she might forgive him ? Perhaps deep down , Issac harbored hopes he dared not acknowledge of reconciling with Evelyn .
They had once been so in love .
Everyone at university knew them as the perfect couple , even their professors openly blessed their relationship .
Evelyn had been the happiest girl in the world then .
He still wanted to make her happy .
15.6 % Chapter 22 Issac rubbed his face , knowing these were futile fantasies , yet even such dreams brought him joy .
Human nature was strange before , hed only hoped to see her once more ; now he dreamed of holding her hand forever .
He was too greedy .
With these secret thoughts , Issac approached the ICU .
Through the glass walls , he saw Lucas bend down and gently kiss Evelyns cheek .
Thank you , Lucas said , his eyes red with tears .
Thank you for waking up , Evelyn .
Still groggy , Evelyn touched Lucass face , her hand lined with IV tubes .
Her lips moved behind the oxygen mask .
Thank you, she whispered , eyes closed .
Lucas .
Without you , I might have died three years ago .
I wouldnt have had Eva , wouldnt have this chance at happiness … Lucass tears fell on her cheeks .
Evelyn gave a soft laugh .
Thank you for loving me .
Silly , Lucas smiled through his tears .
Thats my line .
Through the oxygen mask , he gave his love a tender kiss .
Issac stood outside the glass , frozen like ice .
He was too intelligent not to understand why Evelyn and Lucas were only now expressing their feelings .
Evelyn , ever thoughtful and kind , knew her surgerys success wasnt guaranteed .
Thats why shed waited until after , to open her heart to Lucas .
No pain had ever cut so deep .
Compared to the agony in his heart and stomach , his fractured ankle seemed trivial .
Issac stumbled away , unable to watch the couples quiet embrace .
Leaning against the wall , he broke down in tears .
Everyone agreed to hide Evas allergic shock from Evelyn .
After her surgery , the last thing she needed was more worry .
While Lucas wondered how to explain allergies to Eva , shed already figured out what to tell her mother .
Mommy loves me so much .
Ill just say I dont like peanuts , then she wont give me any .
Emma nodded .
Our Eva is so clever .
Late for Your Expired Rear 15.8 % * She hadnt known if her earlier words to Issac had any effect , until she saw Lucas kiss Evelyns cheek after feeding her liquid food .
She was too shocked to speak Brother , you love Evelyn ? You just noticed ? Lucas said wryly .
Were together now … He spoke with some hesitation .
Though Evelyn hadnt rejected his kisses , she hadnt directly said she loved him .
He waited anxiously for her verdict .
Emma was stunned .
Only now did she realize why her usually difficult cousin would care so devotedly for someone love was the only explanation .
But what about Eva ? Why does she call you uncle ? Lucass expression darkened as he finally understood Emmas confusion .
He thought of Evas background .
Do you remember my sister ? Emma certainly did .
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