69.23 % Chapter 19 Evelyn pushed the door open , a roll of design sketches tucked under one arm . Her hair was casually pinned up , with a few loose strands framing her face . She looked up , ready to speak - then froze . And there he was - Brandon Caldwell , standing at the counter like a shadow from another life . He looked thinner , worn down , but his eyes still burned with that same familiar , relentless fire . " Evelyn , " he stepped forward . She didn't hesitate . Turning on her heel , she grabbed Ryan by the wrist . " Let's go . " " Evelyn ! " Brandon caught up quickly, blocking their path . He reached out to grab her arm , but before his hand could make contact , Ryan stepped forward , placing himself squarely between them and pushed him back . " Don't touch her . " Ryan squared his shoulders , positioning himself firmly between them . Brandon's eyes locked on Evelyn over Ryan's shoulder . " I missed you . So much . " People passing by on the street began to glance curiously their way . Evelyn took a deep breath and gave Ryan a reassuring pat on the back . " It's okay . I'll handle this . " Ryan hesitated for a second , glancing down at her for confirmation . The natural , effortless intimacy between them made Brandon's jaw clench . Once Ryan walked away , Evelyn turned to face him directly . The sunlight forced her to squint slightly . " Say what you came to say . " I know it was Vanessa , " Brandon blurted out , his voice tight . " She's the one who pushed my mother down the stairs . She orchestrated everything . I saw the footage - she confessed . " Evelyn nodded . " I see . " That was it . Just " I see . " All the apologies , all the rehearsed explanations Brandon had prepared - jammed in his throat . He had expected anger . Tears . Something But she just stood there , calm and composed . Chapter 19 73.08 % SHE IS LIVE NOW ON tango " My mom doesn't object anymore , " he added quickly , desperate to fill the silence . " She's in rehab now . I hired the best caregiver . We can start over - just like before the wedding . " " Brandon , " Evelyn cut him off , her voice steady . " You don't need to apologize . " She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear . " Actually , I should be thanking you . If not for your performance , I'd probably still be scrubbing dishes at the Caldwell estate . " From inside , the boutique owner called out , " Evelyn ! Your buttons ! " She answered with a short " Coming , " and turned to leave . Brandon reached out and seized her wrist . " What do I have to do for you to make this right ? You want me to beg ? Apologize in public ? I'll give you my company shares if that's what it takes . " Evelyn yanked her hand away . " Brandon , don't you get it ? " Her voice dropped , barely above a whisper . " I don't want your money . I don't want guilt . All I want is for- " she pressed her fingers her chest , " this to stop hurting because of you . " Across the street , Ryan honked once - short , soft , but perfectly timed . Evelyn walked away without looking back . Brandon stood frozen , watching her open the car door , watching Ryan lean in to fasten her seatbelt , watching that white SUV pull out and disappear down the road . The boutique owner leaned against the doorway , clicking her tongue . "Tsk . Regret doesn't sew broken seams . Should've thought of that sooner . " Brandon slowly crouched down on the sidewalk , buried his face in his hands , and said nothing . Inside the car , Ryan glanced at Evelyn through the rearview mirror . " You okay ? " Evelyn stared out the window , her voice low and soft. " Can you turn up the heat ? I'm cold . " Ryan reached over to adjust the temperature . " The prototype dress for the design contest arrives tomorrow . " " Want to check it out together ? " " Yeah . 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