Chapter 22 Emma watched Issacs vulnerability with uncertainty . Something made her want to shield him from this pain . Im sorry if Im overstepping . Hernandez , but have you considered really talking to Evelyn ? And Eva … could she possibly be your daughter ? No , Issac gave a bitter smile , shaking his head . If only she were . Emma was too young to understand how much pain and regret that sigh carried the weight of actions Issac would never forgive himself for . Fractured , the doctor diagnosed , glancing at Issacs flushed face . Youre running a fever too ? He reached to check Issacs temperature , but Issac politely blocked his hand . He knew the fever came from his morning medication abuse and standing in the cold . He nodded dismissively . Ill get it cast , but there are more important matters now . While Emma watched over Eva , Issac insisted on returning to the operating room , though theyd urged him to see orthopedics first . As hed suspected , the pain had numbed somewhat . He left the clinic without treatment . The surgery light was still red . Isnt it finished ? he asked a nurse . Shes been moved to intensive care . This is another surgery . He exhaled sharply in relief , suddenly dizzy . As he stumbled , his injured ankle gave way hed never felt more pathetic . Yet for the first time in days , he smiled genuinely . Emmas words echoed in his mind . Issac knew her suggestion was just a kind outsiders comfort , but he couldnt help wondering : now that Evelyn had survived , was there a chance she might forgive him ? Perhaps deep down , Issac harbored hopes he dared not acknowledge of reconciling with Evelyn . They had once been so in love . Everyone at university knew them as the perfect couple , even their professors openly blessed their relationship . Evelyn had been the happiest girl in the world then . He still wanted to make her happy . 15.6 % Chapter 22 Issac rubbed his face , knowing these were futile fantasies , yet even such dreams brought him joy . Human nature was strange before , hed only hoped to see her once more ; now he dreamed of holding her hand forever . He was too greedy . With these secret thoughts , Issac approached the ICU . Through the glass walls , he saw Lucas bend down and gently kiss Evelyns cheek . Thank you , Lucas said , his eyes red with tears . Thank you for waking up , Evelyn . Still groggy , Evelyn touched Lucass face , her hand lined with IV tubes . Her lips moved behind the oxygen mask . Thank you, she whispered , eyes closed . Without you , I might have died three years ago . I wouldnt have had Eva , wouldnt have this chance at happiness … Lucass tears fell on her cheeks . Evelyn gave a soft laugh . Thank you for loving me . Silly , Lucas smiled through his tears . Thats my line . Through the oxygen mask , he gave his love a tender kiss . Issac stood outside the glass , frozen like ice . He was too intelligent not to understand why Evelyn and Lucas were only now expressing their feelings . Evelyn , ever thoughtful and kind , knew her surgerys success wasnt guaranteed . Thats why shed waited until after , to open her heart to Lucas . No pain had ever cut so deep . Compared to the agony in his heart and stomach , his fractured ankle seemed trivial . Issac stumbled away , unable to watch the couples quiet embrace . Leaning against the wall , he broke down in tears . Everyone agreed to hide Evas allergic shock from Evelyn . After her surgery , the last thing she needed was more worry . While Lucas wondered how to explain allergies to Eva , shed already figured out what to tell her mother . Mommy loves me so much . Ill just say I dont like peanuts , then she wont give me any . Emma nodded . Our Eva is so clever . Late for Your Expired Rear 15.8 % * She hadnt known if her earlier words to Issac had any effect , until she saw Lucas kiss Evelyns cheek after feeding her liquid food . She was too shocked to speak Brother , you love Evelyn ? You just noticed ? Lucas said wryly . Were together now … He spoke with some hesitation . Though Evelyn hadnt rejected his kisses , she hadnt directly said she loved him . He waited anxiously for her verdict . Emma was stunned . Only now did she realize why her usually difficult cousin would care so devotedly for someone love was the only explanation . But what about Eva ? Why does she call you uncle ? Lucass expression darkened as he finally understood Emmas confusion . He thought of Evas background . Do you remember my sister ? Emma certainly did . ♡ 0 ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!