9.4 % Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Like a lingering ghost , Issac haunted them . When Eva was younger , Evelyn had been too weak to hold her for long . During chemotherapy sessions , theyd be separated for months at a time , explaining Evas fears about another long absence after todays outing . This was why Evelyn refused conservative treatment . Though Eva spent more time with Lucas , she was surprisingly attached to Evelyn . She couldnt bear seeing that look of longing on her daughters face anymore . As a toddler , Eva would cry for her mother . But as she grew , she understood : Mommy was sick and couldnt hug her long or take her out often . She became remarkably considerate , never clinging to Evelyn in ways that might strain her . Having such a child was exhausting but blessed . Back then , Evelyn had lost all will to live . Though grateful Lucas had saved her , she couldnt find a reason to continue . Cancer devoured Lucass savings like a monster , and she attempted suicide multiple times , not wanting to burden anyone . Then Lucas brought home a babbling toddler . She was tiny , with cheeks soft as flower petals and the quietest whimper . Her small hand gripped Evelyns finger as Evelyn looked questioningly at Lucas , both faces sharing the same confusion . Shes my sisters child , Lucas had explained , his voice heavy . Her father died in military service . My sister … followed him . Shes only eighteen months old . Will you help me raise her ? Only then did Evelyn learn that Lucas had depleted his doctors savings on her treatments . Her current care was funded by Evas parents military benefits and inheritance . She held this orphaned child tightly , as if embracing her younger self , and wept . After that day , Evelyn never considered suicide again . Her life now included this small person , as important as Lucas , who needed her care . This weighty responsibility became her anchor to life . She loved Eva as deeply as Eva loved her . for Your Expired Recrets 9.6 % Chapter 14 Inside their warm car sanctuary , Iva fell asleep , content with her mothers promise , ha Viveryn unwrapped her daughters scarf, she spoke softly , That was Issac by the lake , wasnt it ? Lucass hands tightened on the steering wheel . He wanted to deny it but could only remain silent . Evelyn found her answer in that silence , She smiled , her eyes gentle as spring willows . Lucas , what are you afraid of ? L… Lucas stared at the road , Im not , I wont love him again , Evelyns voice was soft but resolute . Lucas , I wont make that mistake again . Thats not what I meant . Lucas cursed his awkwardness . In the rearview mirror , he saw Evelyns faint smile , showing no trace of sadness or strain . Lucas , youre so dense , her eyes sparkled . Really , Though puzzled by the teasing , Lucas felt a flutter of warmth . He had to admit hed worried about Evelyn falling for Issac again , feared her being hurt once more . That scene from three years ago still haunted him . Finding Evelyn unconscious in the water , hed acted with unprecedented clarity without her permission , hed faked her death and taken her south . Now , seeing Issac again felt like revisiting a nightmare. If he hadnt been holding Eva , he would have struck him . Evelyn fell silent after her words , smiling softly as she stroked her sleeping daughters flushed cheek . In three years , Lucas had never confessed his feelings . Hed loved Evelyn for so long but lost his chance to Issac through hesitation . Through countless moments of supporting her , Lucas told himself it was enough just to protect her , to see her happy . Whether Evelyn loved him or not , being with her and Eva was his greatest blessing . But now , hearing the gentle teasing in her voice , his heart raced with sudden understanding of what might come next . I … he fumbled for words , stopping the car and opening the back door to reach for sleeping Eva . Its Too Late for Your Ernired Regrets ) 9.9 % Chapter 14 Evelyn stopped him with a gesture . Pale from illness , her dark eyes bright , she smiled . Well talk about it later . Evelyn wasnt made of stone . Lucass constant care over three years had slowly warmed her heart , frozen by Issacs cruelty . But until her cancer was cured , she dared not make any promises . Yet she couldnt keep Lucas in limbo forever . After receiving good news about her treatment , Evelyn made a decision . If she survived the surgery , she would try to entrust her scarred self completely to Lucas . Love had bloomed so mysteriously . Watching drowsy Eva , Evelyn gently patted her back . ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!