Chapter 18 She had agreed . Lucas had embraced Evelyn on impulse , but now he couldnt let go . Hed been worried terrified that seeing Issac , who still loved her , might change her mind . Evelyn turned her face , seeing Lucass ears had turned bright red . She laughed softly. How long are you going to hold me ? Evas not here , Lucas whispered . Just a little longer , Eve . Its so cold outside . Evelyn had absorbed the afternoon suns warmth . They squeezed into the recliner together , dozing off Golden light fell on Lucass short , fluffy hair . Dust motes danced in the sunbeams like stars , floating around their sleeping faces , creating a peaceful sanctuary . They slept like that for a long while . Food containers kept appearing outside the hospital room . Lucas kicked them over each time he left . When Evelyn scolded him for wasting food , he stubbornly claimed he gave it to stray animals . His cooking had improved over the three years . Whether making baby food for Eva or light meals for an invalid , Lucas managed perfectly . Hed rented a small kitchen near the hospital , creating delicious dishes from simple ingredients . They both knew Issac sent those containers , and Evelyn knew Lucas threw away all the soups and dishes . Neither mentioned it , avoiding the uncomfortable topic . Lucas was determined Issac would never feed Evelyn anything he sent . With one day until surgery , Lucas went grocery shopping with Evelyns list . Shed been reading lately- doctors advised limiting phone use so Lucas had a new daily task : visiting bookstores to find her chosen books . Some were philosophy and psychology texts , others light novels young women enjoyed . Lucas would tease her about being childish , but willingly traveled miles to buy them , just hoping to keep her from boredom . Todays list seemed especially long . Lucas sighed after one glance . Now go get them . Alright , alright . Lucas shook his head fondly , jingling his car keys as he left . Shortly after he left , Issac knocked . Evelyn had expected this , deliberately sending Lucas away . Not because there was anything he couldnt hear or know , but because she understood his nature casily jealous , prone to overthinking . She couldnt bear him silently worrying and getting angry . Her debt to settle , her responsibility . Issac appeared more composed than before . He carried another food container clearly hed been the one leaving them at the door . Please stop bringing these , Evelyn said softly . It makes him worry . Last time , shed caught Issac off guard with talk of Eva . Now he realized Evelyn couldnt possibly have birthed and raised a child that age in three years , especially with her illness . He lowered his head , opening the container to reveal a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup , placing it before her . This was your favorite . No thank you , Mr. Hernandez , Evelyn smiled . You made this yourself , didnt you ? Issac seemed surprised shed guessed , awkwardly responding , Yes . Wont you try it ? Evelyn expressionlessly poured it on the floor . As soup splashed his pants , Issacs face turned ashen . Evelyn spoke : Sophia loved soup , not me . Consider this my offering to her . Hernandez , perhaps you forgot your family never allowed me to pay respects to Sophia . So making offerings here seems fitting . Yes , Issac nodded , his lips turning purplish . He stood unsteadily . Im sorry , Evelyn . Unable to find a mop , he removed his expensive suit jacket , using it to clean the floor before leaving . Evelyn watched him go , sighing softly . She didnt hate Issac , but knew Lucas lacked security . Allowing Issacs gestures would be unfair to Lucas . When Lucas returned , he noticed the missing food containers and snorted : Gave up already , did he ? 12.8 % Chapter 18 Evelyn just smiled , flipping through her new books without comment . ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!