Chapter 7 Evelyn picked up the soaked protection medallion .
He hadnt seen the note shed hidden inside .
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May Issac Hernandez find peace , joy , and prosperity .
The ink had run , blurring her words beyond recognition .
Blood rose in her throat , but she swallowed it back along with her tears .
Three days later , she returned to work .
Though her external injuries from the accident had mostly healed , her stomach cancer was rapidly worsening .
Despite Lucass repeated pleas during his visits , she wouldnt stay home .
That evening , Issac took her to another business dinner .
Everyone kept pressing drinks on her , and Evelyn didnt refuse a single one .
Miss Spencer , youre incredible ! A true champion ! Through the burning pain in her stomach and the noise of the crowd , she felt Issacs steady gaze watching her drink .
As usual , she drank from start to finish .
Near the end , she slipped into the restroom to take two pills .
When she returned to the private room , everyone had left .
Issac was gone too .
Used to being abandoned , she quietly headed out to catch a cab .
The winter wind hit her as she stepped outside .
The street lights blurred before her eyes .
19:28 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 4.4 % Chapter 7 Dizzy from the alcohol , she wandered into the street , trying to hail a cab .
HONK ! HONK ! A car sped toward her , horn blaring at the sudden obstacle .
As she moved too slowly to escape , a hand yanked her back to safety .
His warmth enveloped her .
She looked up into Issacs dark eyes .
Trying for another accident ? Evelyn stared at him , mind blank .
Standing so close , she remembered years ago , at a beach party with their university clubs .
Shed never seen the ocean before and excitedly collected seashells .
When a crab pinched her , she nearly fell .
Issac pulled her into his arms , their lips meeting from the momentum .
His kiss grew deeper , more intense .
While others watched the ocean , no one noticed the aloof campus star kissing her passionately .
The sea breeze , bonfire , friends , the tail end of youth .
Among the crowd , speaking volumes through subtle gestures of love .
That had been the happiest moment of her life .
Perhaps Issac remembered too he didnt let go .
Suddenly , an angry voice cut through the moment .
Summer had come to pick up Issac .
What are you doing ? Issac snapped back to reality , pushing Evelyn away , something flickering across his face .
Without a word , he turned to Summer .
Nothing .
Lets go .
Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets ! 4.7 % Chapter 7 Summer glared at Evelyn before taking Issacs hand and leaving Evelyn stood frozen , lost between drunkenness and memory , Finally , Lucas found her and took her home in her barely conscious state .
Late that night , a message appeared on her phone .
Attention former classmates in the city : Reunion this Saturday at The Riverside Lounge Among the long list of tagged names , she saw both hers and Issacs .
Their names , now only appearing together in such impersonal contexts .
The group chat exploded with excitement .
Everyone responded enthusiastically , as if transported back to their graduation days when they couldnt bear to part .
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