Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Issac wiped blood from his mouth , watching Lucas hurry away while comforting Eva . The radiotherapy departments closest , isnt it , Lucas ? Who in your family is sick ? The tall figure froze momentarily . Lucas sneered , None of your business . As an unbelievable thought formed in Issacs mind , the Deputy Director opened his door , surprised . Issac , what happened ? Nothing serious , sir . Issac wiped his bloody lip , outwardly calm while his hand trembled uncontrollably at his side . Come back another time , the Deputy Director said apologetically . Security just informed me the Director left . Thats fine , Issac said quietly . Could I ask another favor ? What is it ? Ill help if I can . Help me find someone , Issacs eyes flickered strangely , his smile cold yet somehow both furious and joyful . Late twenties , recently admitted , female . I have a name reference , though she might be using another . Id like to see any medical records that match . Her name is Evelyn Spencer . Lucas felt troubled but continued comforting Eva until her sobs subsided . Then he held her face seriously . No more wandering off , understand ? What if someone took you ? I wanted to buy Mommy candy because the doctor gave her bitter medicine again , Evas lip trembled . Im sorry , Uncle . Please dont be mad ? Im not mad , Lucass heart melted . He hugged her , stroking her head . Uncle was just scared of losing you . That would make me very sad . I understand . I wont run off again . Lucas wiped Evas tears with a sigh . Ill continue with the translation : 19:29 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 11.1 % Chapter 16 He knew Issac was growing suspicious . Like a shark that had caught the scent of blood , Issac would pursue any inconsistency until he uncovered the truth especially anything concerning Evelyn . Over the past two weeks , Lucas had heard many rumors about Issac . Though just rumors , they had grown to frighteningly extreme proportions . Keeping Evelyn hidden would be difficult . The doctor removed his mask and emerged from the consultation room . The patients condition is stable . Given that shes had cancer cells in her body for several years , we recommend proceeding with surgery as soon as possible . Looking at the schedule , we could do it next week at the latest . What does the family think ? Faced with the choice between Issac discovering Evelyn and her recovery , Lucas chose the latter without hesitation . We agree sooner is better . Please make the arrangements , Doctor . Very well . Lets proceed with the admission . Eva had already run to Evelyns room and was hugging her . Neither mentioned the near escape . She pulled colorful candies from her pocket and gave them to Evelyn , eyes sparkling. Mommy , these will make the medicine less bitter ! Thank you , sweetheart , Evelyn kissed her cheek , holding her close . Baby , Mommys having surgery soon . We might not see each other for a while . Thats okay , Mommy , Im not scared . Uncle says after this surgery , you can stay with me forever , Eva snuggled closer , smiling. Dont be scared , Mommy . Eva and Uncle are waiting for you ! Her words melted Evelyns heart . Stroking her daughters soft hair , she smiled . Alright , if Eva says so . Evelyn felt she owed them both so much . Once shed been fixated on death , blind to Lucass warm love . Only Evas arrival had pulled her gaze from the abyss of death back to the world of the living . Shed found her own light both in thoughtful , understanding Eva and in Lucas , who silently took care of everything . They were her precious treasures . Thinking of Issac now only brought calm . How could she not understand her best friend ? Evelyn knew deeply that Sophia would never blame and hate her as the Hernandezs did . Yet that crushing guilt had remained unresolved . If death was meant to absolve her sins , then she had already been cleansed . 11.4 % Chapter 16 Like that day when Lucas pulled her from the freezing river , his desperate tears falling onto her ice cold heart . Despite Evelyns weak will to live , Lucas had shouted : Even if you dont want to live , you must ! Your life isnt just yours anymore its mine too ! Youre not allowed to die ! Now half her soul belonged to Lucas . Evelyn thought that even if Issac appeared before her now demanding her life for Sophias , she would no longer choose death . Her surgery was scheduled for the weekend . Lucas took Eva to stay with his cousin temporarily . The little girl bravely made a fist : Mommy , Ill wait for you ! Yes , Eva , Evelyn kissed her cheek lovingly . After the surgery , Mommy will take you to the amusement park . Uncle has to come too ! Of course . Evelyn waved as Lucas buckled Eva into the car . Drive safely . She wasnt as calm as she appeared . She couldnt help feeling nervous . The Evelyn from three years ago would never have imagined that current Evelyn would want so desperately to live . She had Eva and Lucas . Nothing could defeat her . ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!