Chapter 5 Evelyn had spent hours at the cemetery . As she prepared to leave , she froze at the sight of a group approaching from across the grounds . Issac spotted her immediately . It was their first encounter since her accident . His eyes darkened at the sight of the flowers on Sophias grave . Then his mother , Mrs. Hernandez , saw Evelyn and rushed forward , grabbing her roughly . She struck Evelyn across the face . Who said you could come here ? Get out ! Get out ! The slap left Evelyn seeing stars as she stumbled backward . Hernandez , I just wanted to visit- Shut up ! Mrs. Hernandez screamed . You have no right to visit her . Sophia died because of you . Get out ! Evelyns cheek swelled red , but she remained silent . Hernandez rushed to restrain his wife . Leave , Evelyn . Dont come back ! But Mrs. Hernandez wasnt finished . She broke free , grabbed the flowers from the grave , and hurled them at Evelyn , her sobs turning hysterical . Stop pretending to care ! If you hadnt run away, if youd stayed to help her , Sophia wouldnt have died so horribly . Five drunk men you left her alone with five monsters ! When they found her body … there was nothing left to save ! Mrs. Hernandezs hatred ran deep . Even though everyone knew that if Evelyn had stayed , both girls would likely have been victims . But Sophias death had been so brutal it blinded everyone with hatred . They blamed Evelyn for not letting Sophia escape first . 19:27 3.0 % Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets ! Chapter 5 While those men would rot in prison forever , they wanted Evelyn to rot to her gult just as long Mrs. Hernandez continued hitting her through tears . My Sophia was so young , so kand … why did you run ? Why did you leave her alone ? Finally , she shoved Evelyn hard . Why did Sophia die while you will live ? Why wont you just dies Evelyn stumbled backward , her head striking another headstone . Blood streamed down her forehead Issacs fists clenched . He grabbed Evelyns arm roughly . Mother , not in front of Sophias grave . Ill remove her nOW He dragged her away . Outside the cemetery , he threw her aside violently . His eyes were pitch black with rage , yet something else lurked beneath . Do you have a death wish ? I warned you never to come here again . * Evelyns voice cracked . I wanted to see Sophia … You dont deserve to . His voice was ice . He turned sharply and re entered the cemetery , ordering security to remove her . Those words- You dont deserve to -cut like knives into her heart . Evelyn stumbled away , tears streaming down her face as Sophias voice echoed in her memory : Eve , matching friendship bracelets one for each of us . Well be best friends forever , you cant get rid of me that easily ! Eve , I saw Issac looking at engagement rings yesterday . Hes going to propose ! Once hes your husband , hell keep you all to himself . Lets go see a movie tonight , just us girls ? Eve , run ! Run now ! Evelyns tears flowed endlessly . 46.90 We Too Late for Your Ernired Deares 3.2 % Chapter 5 Sophia , if you only knew how much I regret not shielding you that night , not making you run instead . If I had died , fewer people would have grieved . An orphans death wouldnt have mattered so much . If I had died then , Issac might have loved me forever . We might never have ended up like this . The pain overwhelmed her . Finally breaking down , Evelyn crouched on the ground , her sobs echoing through the empty street . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!