Chapter 2 No ! Sophia ! Run ! Evelyn woke up in tears , finding herself in her own bed . Her bloodstained clothes had been changed , and Dr. Lucas Reed sat beside her bed her former college classmate who had quietly loved her for years but never dared to express his feelings because of Issac . Now , he held her crumpled medical report , reading it over and over . Being a doctor , Lucas understood exactly what the test results meant . His eyes reddened as he asked shakily , You have stomach cancer ? Evelyn , emerging from her nightmare , gradually regained composure . She took a deep breath , wiped away her tears , and nodded . Lucas shot to his feet . And you still drink alcohol ?! Issac forced you again , didnt he ? Evelyn lowered her eyes in silence . But Lucas already knew the answer . His heart aching , he grabbed her hand . You cant go on like this . You must leave him and start treatment immediately ! But Evelyn pulled her hand away . She forced a smile . Its not that serious . Dont worry , Ill take care of myself . Dont you understand this is cancer … I dont want to be hospitalized , Lucas . Please let me make my own decisions . Seeing her determination , Lucas knew he couldnt convince her . He also knew that Sophias death five years ago was a wound she couldnt heal from . Thats why she became Issacs personal assistant as penance , why she never refused anything he demanded of her . 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 0.7 % Chapter 2 Unable to change her mind , Lucas stayed to care for her through the night , returning to the hospital early the next morning . Evelyn hurried to work . Today , she was to accompany Issac to a gala . But not as his date- merely as his assistant . Summer Hayes was his date . Seeing Evelyn , Summers face filled with contempt . Evelyn , I admire your thick skin , still hanging around Issac . Summer had been their high school classmate , harboring feelings for Issac since childhood . Having lost to the penniless Evelyn back then , Summer had always been jealous . Now , as Issacs fiancée , she could finally torment Evelyn freely. Evelyn offered no defense , standing quietly to the side . When Issac approached , Summer clung to his arm affectionately . Issac didnt resist her touch , but his eyes turned cold when they fell on Evelyn . Who said you could enter the ballroom ? Wait outside . Winter had settled over the city , and there was no heating outside only bitter wind . Evelyn simply nodded . She walked out to an open garden that offered no shelter from the elements . Evelyn stood in the biting wind , her thin frame shivering . A concerned server asked if shed like to wait in the break room . Evelyn silently shook her head . She stood there until nightfall , until the gala ended . Summer emerged wearing Issacs coat . They both saw Evelyn still standing outside . His throat tightened , his voice unexpectedly hoarse : Why are you still standing here ? Get going . 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 1.0 % Chapter 2 He left with Summer , Evelyn following behind . As they passed the gardens artificial lake , Summers lips curved into a smile . She stumbled forward , pretending to be pushed . Oh no ! My bracelet fell into the lake ! She turned to Evelyn in staged anger . Why did you push me ? Evelyn instinctively defended herself : I didnt … Still lying ! Summer pouted at Issac . Issac , that was my favorite bracelet . Issacs gaze lingered on Evelyn for several long seconds before he said quietly : Jump in and find it . No questions asked hed already condemned her . Evelyn looked at the lake , feeling the bitter cold from just one glance . But she silently entered the water . The lake wasnt deep , reaching just above her knees . But the winter water was brutally cold , each step like walking on ice blades . Already weak , Evelyn began to sway dangerously as she searched . Issac watched for only a few seconds before turning away . Find that bracelet , or clear out your desk in the morning , he said coldly , leading Summer away . ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!