Yes , Im sure . Evelyn Spencer replied with a faint smile , as if finding relief in her decision . The doctor hesitated before continuing , Although the cancer has reached an advanced stage , aggressive treatment could still extend your life . Evelyns smile deepened as she shook her head without hesitation . Theres no need , doctor . Ive been waiting for death each day . I probably have about a month left . When the time comes , Ill notify the hospital in advance so you can harvest all my organs to help others . Thank you for your concern . She stood up and left , still wearing that smile . The doctor watched her leave in astonishment , having never encountered a patient so seemingly at peace with their approaching death . Just as Evelyn exited the hospital , her phone rang . It was Issac Hernandez . Where were you today ? his cold voice carried through the phone . Evelyns fingers tensed around her phone . Just a cold , she lied . Issac clearly didnt care about the details . Come to Riverside Club , Suite 314. Without protest , Evelyn headed there immediately . Inside the suite , several of Issacs business partners were waiting . Ah , the famous Miss Spencer ! Weve heard you can hold your liquor . They say youve closed many deals over drinks . Show us what youve got ! If you can finish these 99 shots , well sign the contract today ! From his place on the leather couch , Issac watched with an enigmatic smile . Dont disappoint me . Everyone watched expectantly as Evelyn picked up the first glass . Ill do my best . With each shot , the burning in her stomach intensified . The pain was ten times worse now with her stomach cancer , but she kept her face neutral even as her hands began to shake and her complexion turned ashen . 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets ) 0.0 % Chapter 1 sull , she didnt stop . One glass after another , while Issac observed with cold detachment . Finally , under everyones amazed stares , she finished all 99 shots . The room erupted in applause . Incredible ! Simply incredible ! Sweat beaded on Evelyns forehead as she forced a smile . One of the business partners turned to her with interest . Miss Spencer , youre wasted working for Hernandez . Look how he treats you no regard for a ladys well being . Why not come work for me instead ? Evelyn managed a polite smile and declined softly . Thank you for the offer , but Mr. Hernandez is a good employer . Ill triple your salary ! But Evelyn shook her head without hesitation . Everyone looked puzzled . Why wont you leave? Her smile faded slightly . Im here to repay a debt . The business partner assumed she meant financial debt to Hernandez Industries and dropped the subject with regret . In the end , the deal was successfully closed . As the gathering dispersed and night fell , the driver pulled up to take them home . Evelyn automatically took her place in the front passenger seat Issac refused to let her sit beside him in the back . When they reached her apartment building , Evelyn thanked them quietly and stepped out , exhausted . She didnt notice Issac following her . He watched her unsteady steps , his dark eyes growing intense . Evelyn remained unaware of his presence until she reached her door and took out her keys . Suddenly , a hand gripped her wrist , spinning her around and pressing her against the wall . The motion sensor light flickered on just as Issac gripped her chin and kissed her fiercely . The kiss was deep and prolonged , leaving Evelyn breathless . When he finally pulled away , his eyes were rimmed red , his voice shaking despite being the aggressor : 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 0.1 % Chapter 1 Always putting on this act are you trying to make me feel sorry for you ? Why didnt you take their offer ? Why wont you just leave , Evelyn ? Still catching her breath , Evelyn fought to keep her composure . I have to stay and atone for what I did . Her words ignited Issacs fury . He slammed his fist into the wall beside her head . Hatred blazed in his eyes like a knife , cutting her to pieces . Then why dont you just die ? Go die ! Evelyn gave a bitter smile she was already fulfilling his wish . Before she could speak , Issacs phone rang . Looking down , she saw the callers name : Summer Hayes , his current fiancée , At Summers call , Issacs breathing grew heavy . He turned away , seemingly collecting himself . When he answered , his voice was low and gentle , transformed back into the refined businessman everyone knew . Summer , he answered softly . Whatever she said made his expression shift . Without another word to Evelyn , he turned and left . Evelyn leaned against the wall , watching his figure disappear . Only then did she rush inside to her bathroom , violently retching . The episode seemed endless . When she finally looked up , she saw the toilet bowl filled with blood . Bright red , everywhere … Mechanically , she flushed the toilet . As she tried to stand , her weakness overcame her , and she collapsed unconscious . Evelyn drifted into a dream . She was back in college , walking under the sycamore trees with Issac and his sister , Sophia Hernandez . Eve , please come with me to the mixer this weekend ! Sophia tugged at her arm playfully . The Business School is meeting up with the Law School students . Issacs expression darkened as he pulled Evelyn away . Sophia , did I say you could borrow my girlfriend ? Youre so possessive , brother ! 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 0.3 Chapter 1 Those were such beautiful days …. Evelyn had been an orphan since childhood . In college , she met Sophia and they became inseparable hest friends . Issac , Sophias brother , was the campus ice prince dignified , aloof , and famously unapproachable . He would receive stacks of love letters daily , only to discard them all . At first , Evelyn could barely gather the courage to speak to him . Yet Issac kept appearing in her life organizing her study notes , accompanying her to the library , offering rides home . One rainy day , he came to pick her up when shed forgotten her umbrella . Standing together under his umbrella , Evelyn finally gathered the courage to ask : Issac , are you only being kind to me because of Sophia ? The young mans expression turned stern as he backed her against a wall . Evelyn Spencer , you can be incredibly dense . Let me show you exactly why Im so good to you . With that , he held the back of her head and kissed her . After that day , they became a couple . Until five years ago , just before their wedding . Evelyn and Sophia had gone to see a movie . It was late when they were walking home and passed through a narrow alley where they encountered a group of drunk men . The men were clearly intoxicated , making vulgar comments and blocking their escape from the alley . Both young women were trembling with fear . In the end , Sophia used all her strength to hold back the thugs , screaming , Eve , run ! Evelyn knew they were no match for the drunk men . So she ran . She ran to the next street to get help . But when she returned with help , the alley was deathly quiet . The drunk men were gone , and among chaos lay Sophia bloodied , violated , and lifeless . When Issac arrived , he found his sisters brutalized body . 19:27 the Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 0.4 % Chapter 1 The scene made it clear what horrific torture she had endured . His mind went blank as he grabbed Evelyns hand , his voice filled with pain and despair : Why did you run ? Why did you leave her alone ? Evelyn , why did you run ! Evelyn had no answer . She hated herself more than anyone else could . After that , the Hernandez family never forgave her . She lost her best friend and became enemies with the man she deeply loved . But now , at least , she was dying . 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