Chapter 25 The family drove north . With time before the wedding , they took a leisurely journey . In college , Evelyn had envied classmates who could travel freely as an orphan , shed barely managed to support herself . Even being close to Sophia , shed never felt comfortable accepting their familys offers to fully fund her travels . Evelyn had recovered well . Passing through a mountainous province , Lucas took her and Eva hiking . Though exhausting , the moment they reached the summit brought complete clarity . Just like her new life these past six months . In the city , Emma eagerly welcomed them to the small villa she and Marcus had mortgaged . Marcus had unexpectedly thrived in sales at Issacs company . Hes really talented , Emma proudly praised her husband . He was always great at gathering information . This career suits him perfectly hes flourishing ! Marcus playfully pinched her arm . They seemed less like a married couple an d more like children playing house . When Evelyn whispered this observation to Lucas , she accidentally brushed his lips . Lucass face immediately flushed red . Though theyd been dating for six months , they hadnt taken further steps . Lucas worried that past relationship trauma remained a sharp thorn in Evelyns heart . But Evelyn wasnt rushing , often teasing her slightly younger partner . Three days before the wedding , seeing Emma in her white dress stirred something in Evelyn . At thirty , she didnt want to wait much longer , but Lucas seemed oblivious . The wedding invitation had gone to Issac . Though he hadnt confirmed his attendance , hed sent them each generous wedding gifts . As everything fell into place , the wedding march filled the air under the pianists fingers . Eva showed no stage fright , carrying her flower basket behind Emma , her adorable presence drawing smiles from the guests . 19:30 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 17.8 % Chapter 29 After the solemn ceremony , Evelyn noticed Lucas had disappeared Scanning the crowd , she spotted an unexpected figure . Issac looked healthier than before , though maintaining his usual reserved demeanor . Their eyes met across the room . She raised her glass in acknowledgment , and he returned the gesture . With that toast , it seemed their past the love , hate , joy , and sorrow was finally settled . During the bouquet toss , Eva eagerly pulled Evelyn into the crowd . The September sun nearly blinded her . After several attempts , Emma kept hold of her bouquet , then deliberately ran to Evelyn , placing it in her hands . The moment Evelyn felt the flowers , she froze . The guests parted , revealing Lucas in his suit , looking nervous . Their eyes met , and Evelyns filled with tears . Dont cry , Lucass hands trembled as the crowd chuckled warmly . Evelyn hid her tears behind the bouquet , watching him through misty eyes as he stood there , lips pale with nerves . Eve , L .. Words couldnt capture the moment . Lucas knelt on one knee , holding out an elegant ring . The newlyweds launched party poppers , showering them with petals and ribbons . Under falling golden confetti , the man she loved asked through tears : Eve , I love you . Will you marry me ? Evelyn reached out her hand , nodding through her tears . This was the happiness shed fought so hard to find . Ahead lay a long , beautiful life together . The surgery was successful . Under Lucass care , Evelyn finally found the courage to live . They chose to stay in the South for Evas recovery , where the sunshine was bright and the air was better for healing . Remember , living itself is a form of hope , Lucas would often tell her . Evelyn knew she couldnt waste this hard earned second chance at life . But the medical bills drained away like water . Eventually , Lucas had to return to his family business the Reed Group . Dont worry , Ill handle everything , he assured her , holding her tight before leaving . Evelyn refused to be Lucass burden . During breaks between treatments , she began teaching herself various skills . She started with live streaming , initially just to pass time , but unexpectedly found herself at ease in front of the camera . 18.0 Chapter 25 Her gentle voice and natural charm quickly attracted a large following , earning her the nickname The Thousand Faced Fox . Next came business management . After Evas school day , she would immerse herself in economics textbooks , Lucas often found her analyzing business cases late into the night , sometimes even practicing stock trading from her hospital bed . What fascinated her most was new media operations . She keenly observed the rising trend of live commerce and began studying operational strategies and personal branding . Every evening , she devoted time to analyzing platform data . During her hospital stays , Evelyn met Fredrica , another live streamer . They clicked instantly and became close friends . Fredrica shared industry insights that deepened Evelyns understanding of the business . Through Fredrica , she met John , a mens fashion live streamer , and Thomas , the rising figure skating star . This circle opened her eyes to a broader world . Gradually , she made a name for herself in the streaming industry . However , Lucas changed after returning to the family business . First came the overtime , then the cold attitude , and finally , the shrewd look in his eyes replaced his gentleness . The Reed Groups executive office seemed like a giant meat grinder , slowly wearing away his edges . At a cocktail party , Lucas encountered Cathy , his first love . The woman in Chanel exuded mature feminine allure . Evelyn noticed the fleeting spark when their eyes met . Lucas began traveling frequently , and his business trips somehow always coincided with Cathys performances . He claimed it was for business , but Evelyn understood everything was changing . Mom , I want to go to Oak Lane Academy , Eva exclaimed excitedly one day . Uncle Thomas says its really good . Evelyn paused . While it was indeed the best school in the city , it meant moving back . She glanced at Lucas , buried in paperwork , who said without looking up , Let her go . Most of my work is there anyway . Before moving back to the city , Evelyn had amassed millions of followers . Her streaming style was unique she could elegantly present luxury goods one day and share bare faced daily life the next . Fredrica became her right hand woman as they planned their own streaming empire . That night , Evelyn logged into her streaming account and changed her name to Starlight . If they were 18.19 % Chapter 25 starting over , they would do it properly . No one knew that this graceful woman on screen would become the future helm of Starlight Media . The day they left the South , the sun was perfect . Standing at the airport , Evelyn looked back at the city that had given her hope of rebirth . Eva held her hand tightly , sensing her mothers reluctance . Lets go , she whispered . Where the future lay , hope would follow . But fate has a cruel sense of irony . On Evas first day at school , Evelyn received a call . Her daughter had been bullied , covered in wounds . And the perpetrator was connected to Lucass now empty marriage . ( 0 ) 回 ( 0 ) ( 0 ) 18 .. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!