Chapter 7 Evelyn picked up the soaked protection medallion . He hadnt seen the note shed hidden inside . May Issac Hernandez find peace , joy , and prosperity . The ink had run , blurring her words beyond recognition . Blood rose in her throat , but she swallowed it back along with her tears . Three days later , she returned to work . Though her external injuries from the accident had mostly healed , her stomach cancer was rapidly worsening . Despite Lucass repeated pleas during his visits , she wouldnt stay home . That evening , Issac took her to another business dinner . Everyone kept pressing drinks on her , and Evelyn didnt refuse a single one . Miss Spencer , youre incredible ! A true champion ! Through the burning pain in her stomach and the noise of the crowd , she felt Issacs steady gaze watching her drink . As usual , she drank from start to finish . Near the end , she slipped into the restroom to take two pills . When she returned to the private room , everyone had left . Issac was gone too . Used to being abandoned , she quietly headed out to catch a cab . The winter wind hit her as she stepped outside . The street lights blurred before her eyes . 19:28 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 4.4 % Chapter 7 Dizzy from the alcohol , she wandered into the street , trying to hail a cab . HONK ! HONK ! A car sped toward her , horn blaring at the sudden obstacle . As she moved too slowly to escape , a hand yanked her back to safety . His warmth enveloped her . She looked up into Issacs dark eyes . Trying for another accident ? Evelyn stared at him , mind blank . Standing so close , she remembered years ago , at a beach party with their university clubs . Shed never seen the ocean before and excitedly collected seashells . When a crab pinched her , she nearly fell . Issac pulled her into his arms , their lips meeting from the momentum . His kiss grew deeper , more intense . While others watched the ocean , no one noticed the aloof campus star kissing her passionately . The sea breeze , bonfire , friends , the tail end of youth . Among the crowd , speaking volumes through subtle gestures of love . That had been the happiest moment of her life . Perhaps Issac remembered too he didnt let go . Suddenly , an angry voice cut through the moment . Summer had come to pick up Issac . What are you doing ? Issac snapped back to reality , pushing Evelyn away , something flickering across his face . Without a word , he turned to Summer . Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets ! 4.7 % Chapter 7 Summer glared at Evelyn before taking Issacs hand and leaving Evelyn stood frozen , lost between drunkenness and memory , Finally , Lucas found her and took her home in her barely conscious state . Late that night , a message appeared on her phone . Attention former classmates in the city : Reunion this Saturday at The Riverside Lounge Among the long list of tagged names , she saw both hers and Issacs . Their names , now only appearing together in such impersonal contexts . The group chat exploded with excitement . Everyone responded enthusiastically , as if transported back to their graduation days when they couldnt bear to part . ♡ ( 0 ) www Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!