Chapter 219: He Is Not Good
Avery broke down at Evelyn’s question, tears streaming down her face. She stood up and hugged Evelyn tightly, her body shaking with sobs. She had been holding back until now, trying to be the courageous kid for her family, but she couldn’t hold it in any longer.
Everyone turned emotional as the best friends cried in each other’s arms. Gracia turned away and wiped her tears, holding William’s hand. Though he showed no expression, he seemed broken deep inside. Even after knowing Elias was not his son, he still treated the boy as if he were his own. He might not have been a good father to Evelyn, but she could tell Elias was very dear to him.
Rosalind, being comforted by Jonathan, watched with a heavy heart. In just a few months, Evelyn had become her favorite child. She adored and loved her a little more than her own kids, and seeing her broken into pieces again, her heart ached deeply.
Avery broke the hug and sat beside Evelyn on the bench. Zevian wrapped his arm around her, and Evelyn leaned on him, clinging to his hand tightly. Her teary eyes were fixed again on the timer screen, her heart beating loudly with each ticking second.
Damien took a bottle of water from Lucius and walked over to her. He handed it to Avery, who sniffled and looked up at him. "Do you have any tissues?" she asked, her voice trembling.
Damien took out a kerchief from his pocket and passed it to her. Avery took it and wiped her cheeks, trying to compose herself. Once she was done, Damien opened the bottle and handed it to her. Avery took a sip and clutched the bottle tightly along with the kerchief, still in her hand.
After what felt like an eternity of excruciating tension, the operation screen finally showed that the procedure was completed. Evelyn got up from the chair and moved closer to the doors, everyone else following her lead.
The main surgeon, Dr. Samantha, walked out. She looked at the group and sighed, the weight of her expression heavy on their hearts. Evelyn’s eyes searched for any glimmer of good news, but the doctor’s face gave nothing away.
"How is he?" Damien was the one to ask the tough question.