2.0 % Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Silence stretched across the phone line . Finally , Issacs bitter laugh cut through . Lucas , is she having you play along with her theatrics ? Lucas wanted to reach through the phone and strangle him . Evelyn is- A weak hand suddenly gripped his arm . Looking down , he saw Evelyn had regained consciousness . She shook her head painfully , mouthing the words : Dont . Miraculously , the heart monitor showed her vitals slowly strengthening Whats happened to her ? Issacs voice had grown hoarse . But Lucas was already hanging up , rushing to get the attending physician as her vitals continued to improve . After another examination , the doctor removed his mask , wiping sweat from his brow . Her vitals are stabilizing . Get her to intensive care , now ! Meanwhile , Issac stared at his phone long after Lucas hung up . Summer noticed his distraction and hatred flashed in her eyes . Issac , theyre obviously trying to manipulate you . Evelyns been playing these games for years . Havent you had enough ? She reached for his hand , but he stood abruptly . I have work to finish . You should head home . Summer had hoped to stay the night . She left , seething with anger . In his study , Issac couldnt focus on his laptop screen , his thoughts scattered . Finally , he called his other assistant . Its Too Late for Your Ernired RearETS 2 2 Chapter 4 Find out where Evelyn is . His voice betrayed a slight tremor . Yes , sir . Fifteen minutes later , the assistant called back . Spencer was in a car accident several hours ago . Shes at St. Marys Hospital but is now stable . Issac gripped the phone in silence . The assistant ventured hesitantly , Would you … like to visit her ? After a long pause , Issac only said , Dont let her know I asked . The assistant agreed , somewhat bewildered , before Issac ended the call . He said nothing more , but the light in his study burned until dawn . The next day at the hospital , Evelyn seemed slightly stronger . Lucas stayed by her side , pleading : Eve , you cant delay any longer . You need to start chemotherapy immediately . You wont last much longer without treatment ! But Evelyn just smiled and shook her head . That would be fine . Ive been waiting for that day . Lucas froze . His heart clenched as his voice shook , Do you really need to punish yourself like this ? Death isnt punishment for me , Lucas . Thank you for staying by my side all these years . If you truly care about me , please let me make my own choice . Im begging you . Her soul had died five years ago . Now her body would finally follow . A few days later , despite Lucass protests , Evelyn insisted on leaving the hospital . It was the anniversary of Sophias death . Evelyn brought white lilies to the cemetery . Standing before the headstone , she gazed at the black and white photograph of the beautiful young 19:27 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 2.5 % Chapter 4 woman . So young , so beautiful , so kind her life frozen on that terrible day . Sophia , you probably dont want to see me . Ive dreamed of you every night these past years , apologizing in every dream . I wish I could go back to that day . If I could , I would never run away . She sat beside the headstone , like they used to sit together sharing secrets . You know , Ill be joining you soon . But Im scared scared you wont want to see me , scared you hate me too … Tears rolled down her cheeks as the cold wind whistled through the cemetery . Touching Sophias photograph , Evelyns heart ached with indescribable pain . Whether you hate me or not , Im coming to find you , she whispered hoarsely . We promised to be best friends forever . ♡ ( 0 ) 19:27 ០ ( 0 ) Its Too Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!