Chapter 125: Just The Two Of Us
Evelyn looked up at William in shock, her words causing more tears to trickle down her cheeks. She slowly turned and faced Gracia, her smiling, happy face appearing in her mind. It warmed Evelyn’s heart to know her backstory, her past so beautifully connected with Gracia.
But it also ached, clenching her heart with sadness as she missed her so dearly. If only she were still alive. If only she were somewhere here, so Evelyn could pounce into her arms again...
Elias, who had been patiently waiting in the dark, just as shocked as Evelyn at the revelation, decided to break the silence. "Erm, it’s getting cold," he said, stepping closer to them.
Zevian was relieved Elias had intervened before he could, as he felt Evelyn couldn’t handle any more tonight. She had already been missing Gracia so much, and this confrontation had deepened her longing. It was a wish he could never fulfill, as Gracia was gone. He could only offer her some comfort.
William sighed and nodded in response. He looked at Evelyn for a brief moment, hoping she would say something, but her eyes were fixed on Gracia. "You must be tired. Rest well," he said, deciding to leave.
"I’ll bring Kiana next weekend. I’ll be busy this week," Evelyn said, causing William to pause. He turned around, and their eyes met briefly, awkwardness swirled in her gaze, but it was enough for him.
"Great! Call Elias, he’ll come pick you up," William replied with a small smile. When Evelyn nodded, eyes lowered to the ground, he left with Elias.
Once they were gone, Zevian walked up to his wife and pulled her into a tight hug. Evelyn wrapped her arms around him and burst into tears, unable to hold back her emotions any longer. He gently patted her back, letting her cry as much as she needed.
Gracia had been a major part of her life; blood-related or not, they shared a bond beyond anyone’s understanding. But it was heartbreaking that fate decided to break their bond quite too soon by taking Gracia away.