Chapter 3 Evelyn stood alone in the lake , a profound desolation washing over her .
She searched through the night , bent over in the freezing water , until she finally found the bracelet By dawn , she could barely stand , her body purple from the cold .
Still , she rushed to the Hernandez Industries building , the bracelet clutched in her trembling hands .
Summer was waiting in his office .
She took one look at the bracelet and sneered .
Its filthy .
I dont want it anymore .
With that , she snapped the chain and tossed it in the trash .
Issac barely glanced up .
If you dont like it , Ill buy you a new one .
Youre too good to me , Summer smiled radiantly .
Evelyn slipped out , soaked and shivering .
The executive floor staff barely reacted theyd seen her endure worse over the years .
None of them understood why she stayed .
She didnt even take a sick day , just swallowed some cold medicine and accompanied Issac on his site inspections .
By evening , Summer arrived to take Issac to dinner .
Join us , Evelyn , she invited with false warmth .
The reason for the invitation became clear when the food arrived every dish was extremely spicy , except for a mango dessert .
Summer knew Evelyn was severely allergic to mango .
There was a time when Issac would carefully pick out even the smallest chili pepper from Evelyns food .
Now , he seemed to have forgotten .

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He focused entirely on Summer , pouring her water , serving her food , never once glancing at Evelyn .
Why arent you eating , Evelyn ? Summer asked with feigned concern .
Issac looked up , his eyes cold .
If youre not going to eat , why are you here ? 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets ) 1.5 % Chapter 3 Evelyn forced herself to pick up her chopsticks and take a bite of the spicy chicken .
After dinner , Issac left with Summer .
Alone in her apartment , Evelyn broke into a cold sweat , her stomach churning with excruciating pain from the spicy food .
She lay motionless on her bed , the pain too intense for tears .
Every torment shed endured these years was penance for Sophias death .
Each moment of suffering lightened the crushing weight of guilt , if only slightly .
Even as consciousness slipped away , a resigned smile crossed her lips .
Days passed .
Her condition deteriorated rapidly the lack of treatment combined with frequent drinking had accelerated the cancers progression .
Still , she only took basic painkillers to get through each day .
That weekend , Evelyn lay on her couch , the pain so severe she could barely move .
Then Issac called .
Summer wants the lobster roll from Sullivans .
Go get her some .
As his assistant , she never truly had days off .
When he needed something , she had to deliver .
But today , the pain was unbearable .
Could James handle it today ? Im … When did I give you the option to refuse ? His icy voice cut through her protest .
Her breath caught in her throat .
Either get it done , or clean out your desk for good .
The line went dead .
Forcing herself up , Evelyn stumbled out the door .
Sullivans was in an exclusive part of town , famous for their fresh lobster rolls that people would wait hours for .
After queuing for three hours , she finally got Summers order .
But when she arrived at Issacs place , Summers face darkened at the sight of the package .
19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 1.7 % Chapter 3 Who told you to add extra mayonnaise ? Through labored breathing , Evelyn managed , I thought you liked it that way ? Summer dumped the entire sandwich in the trash .
Not anymore .
Get another order , Issac commanded , his voice flat .
When Evelyn returned with the second order , Summer complained about the seasoning .
Issac , seemingly blind to Summers deliberate torment , simply said , Get another .
This cruel cycle repeated several times .
On her final trip back , night had fallen .
The winter wind cut through her thin coat as she clutched the latest order from Sullivans .
Evelyn could barely stand , the pain in her stomach overwhelming , making each step uncertain .
The world swayed around her as she crossed the street , the package trembling in her hands .
In her dazed state , she didnt see the delivery van coming .
A horn blared- The vehicle slammed into her ! The impact sent her rolling across the cold pavement .
Blood erupted from her mouth as her body absorbed the shock .
The scent of fresh seafood mingled with the metallic taste of blood .
Her vision scattered like static .
Was this finally it ? Could she at last go see Sophia ? A tear of relief slid down her cheek before everything went black .
At St.
Marys Hospital , Dr.
Lucas Reed froze when he saw Evelyn being rushed into the ER .
Evelyn ! Evelyn ! She remained unresponsive , blood continuously flowing from her mouth .
The chief surgeon looked alarmed .
Internal bleeding ? for Your Emired Regrets 1.9 % Chapter 3 She has stomach cancer ! Lucass voice cracked with fear , The medical teams expressions changed instantly as they rushed her into surgery .
Hours later , theyd managed to stop the external bleeding , but her vitals were rapidly declining , The monitors showed critical readings across all major systems , Whats happening to her ? Lucas demanded frantically , The senior surgeon shook his head .
Terminal stomach cancer her body was already weak .
The trauma has triggered multiple organ failure .
On the bed , unconscious and bleeding , Evelyn kept murmuring one name through cracked lips .
Issac … Issac … As her life seemed to slip away , Lucas gripped her hand , his voice breaking .
Hold on , Eve .
Please hold on .
Ill get him here .
Just wait a little longer .
Please wait .
With trembling hands , he took out her phone and called Issac .
Evelyn , how does it take this long to pick up a simple order ? Issacs cold voice answered .
Its Lucas Reed .
Silence fell .
Then , Why do you have her phone ? Looking at the flatling heart monitor , Lucass voice shook as he delivered each word : Come to St.
Marys Hospital .
Say goodbye to Evelyn while you still can .
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