Chapter 24 Not that soon .
The doctors recommend staying in the city for another two weeks .
If the follow up check is clear , then were really done .
Issac nodded .
His gaze lingered on Evelyns face , drinking in every detail with melancholy eyes .
Evelyn reached for his watch covered wrist , gently unfastening it to reveal the ugly scar beneath .
Issac felt exposed , trying to pull away , but Evelyn held firm .
Her gaze burned into him .
Why did you do this ? Because I hate myself , Issac said softly .
If it werent for me , you wouldnt have suffered all these years .
Evelyn smiled faintly , releasing his hand .
Issac , I dont hate you , she said earnestly .
Those five years , I wasnt just seeking your forgiveness .
I was grieving for Sophia .
Yes , from your familys perspective , I deserved to die .
I should have died with Sophia that day , not survived alone .
But you know what ? When I nearly died on that operating table , I saw Sophia .
She stood beside me , leading me across a wide river .
As the water rose to my waist , then my chest , I never struggled .

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I trusted Sophia wouldnt harm me or hate me .
When we reached our destination , she scolded me : Why are you here so early ? You promised to live well for both of us .
In eight years , it was Evelyns most beautiful dream her young friend guiding her at the boundary between life and death , serving as her compass toward hope .
Sophia had been such a kind , gentle girl .
Evelyn knew if she had been the one killed that day , she would never have blamed Sophia , just as Sophia never blamed her .
Tears streamed down her face .
Wiping them away , she spoke to the equally tearful Issac : So now you understand ? Im not living just for myself anymore .
Im living for Sophia , for Eva , and for Lucas .
Issac , do you think Sophia would want to see you die ? I forgive you .
Live on .
She nodded gently .
Issac , goodbye .
19:30 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 17.0 % Chapter 24 Lucas clenched and unclenched his fists , watching Evelyn return with red rimmed eyes .
He nearly jumped out to confront Issac .
Evelyn realized that despite his mature appearance , Lucas could be quite impulsive .
Youve already beaten him several times , she said helplessly .
Hes still injured .
Please , show some mercy , Lucas pouted , complaining , Why are you defending him ? Whos your boyfriend anyway ? Its Lucas , of course , Evelyn watched his profile , amused .
Who else could it be ? Its me ! Eva raised her hand .
Im Mommys boyfriend ! She clearly didnt understand the term .
Lucas hugged her tight , declaring fiercely : No , its me ! Itll always be me .
You cant be her boyfriend impossible ! Eva is Mommys precious baby , Evelyn smiled warmly .
Being a boyfriend isnt such a great job- lets leave that to Uncle .
Okay ! Eva should start preschool soon , Lucas said while driving .
Shall we look for one in spring ? Theres no enrollment this term , Evelyn sighed .
Lets wait until were back south .
A bird that endures cold weather still longs for spring .
The warm south was where Evelyns heart yearned to be .
Shed grown up there , only moving north for university where she met Issac .
Given the choice now , she wouldnt stay .
Six months later .
Sis , you have to come , Emma pleaded .
I hardly have any friends .
Without you , we wont even fill one table ! Evelyn , helping Eva with watercolors , laughed .
How is that possible ? Youve got plenty of friends , young lady .
Dont listen to her , Lucas rolled his eyes , removing a building block from Evas mouth and giving her a stern look .
Eva just stuck out her tongue at him .
Eve , do you want to go ? Of course were going .
Shes your cousin .
Auntie Emma ! Eva quickly grabbed the phone , shouting excitedly .
Youre getting married ! Whos the Your Fenired Regrets 17.3 % Chapter 24 groom ? Emma couldnt explain how shed ended up with such a gossip loving , nosy man who thrived on rumors , but Evas enthusiasm was contagious .
Its your Uncle Marcus ! Eva sweetie , will you be my flower girl ? Whats in it for her ? Lucas interjected .
Brother ! Emma wailed .
Other brothers save up dowries for their sisters .
Why are you trying to squeeze money out of me through Eva ?! Two thousand , Lucas said flatly .
Take it or leave it .
Emma gritted her teeth .
Fine ! Fine ! You win ! Ill tell Marcus to sell a kidney .
Hes already stretched thin with the mortgage … Stop the sob story , Lucas quickly handed the phone back to Eva .
Tell Auntie thank you for the gift money and congratulations .
Eva obediently complied , heard her aunt grudgingly promise shed be the prettiest flower girl , then quickly hung up .
Evelyn couldnt help but laugh, wondering if this playful nature ran in the Reed family .
Despite her quiet upbringing , Eva had developed such a lively personality .
She kissed Evas cheek .
Lets go then .
Our Eva is so beautiful , Marcus is getting quite a deal having you as flower girl .
Lucas had bought a house in the southern city , and Eva had successfully enrolled in kindergarten there .
Though she started a year later than other children , she was never afraid or shy , growing up strong and vibrant .
Sometimes watching her , Evelyn would think of that somewhat blurred face in her memory .
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