Chapter 30: The Heart’s Desire Evelyn Carter felt her ears burn. Her fingers twisted together unconsciously as she murmured, “It’s fine.” “What about you?” Gregory Wilson asked. “Me?” “What kind of person is your ideal partner?” Evelyn’s breath hitched. Vivian Dempsey jumped in. “Someone gentle, successful, from a good family—and most importantly, handsome.” Every criteria … Read more
Chapter 29: The Truth About the Crush Gregory Wilson spread his hands helplessly. “I lost my luggage when I returned home. That letter didn’t make it back either.” Vivian Dempsey pressed eagerly, “Do you still remember what it said?” “It’s been so many years,” Evelyn Carter murmured. “Love letters are all the same—just confessions of … Read more
Chapter 28: A Confession Hidden in Time Evelyn’s fingers tightened slightly around the tissue. “The lyrics of this song are beautiful,” Gregory remarked softly, as if afraid to disturb someone’s dream. “Mmm.” “Some melodies are like time machines—they always bring you back to specific moments.” She lowered her lashes. He was covering for her earlier … Read more
Chapter 27: Love’s Red Bean Before Vivian Dempsey could react, the man gently pulled her up and guided her to sit on the nearby couch. He settled naturally beside Evelyn Carter, maintaining just the right distance—close enough to hear each other clearly, yet not so close as to make her uncomfortable. The song’s prelude began … Read more
Chapter 26: The Secret Behind Matching Profile Pictures Evelyn tapped open WeChat, her finger pausing mid-air. Alexander Hamilton had indeed changed his profile picture. The solitary cloud that once symbolized his aloof demeanor was gone. In its place stood a cartoon boy puckering his lips to the right, as if blowing a kiss. It didn’t … Read more
Chapter 25: The Agonizing Choice Evelyn Carter leaned against the sofa. Sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, casting a thin golden line on the floor. Vivian Dempsey’s words were like a key, unlocking the floodgates of memory. At seventeen, she had been a lovesick girl who nearly paid with her life. Now, at … Read more
Chapter 24: A Thousand Days and Nights Does time heal all wounds? A minute? An hour? Or a lifetime? Evelyn stood by the window, watching a young couple laugh and play in the morning light. The boy clumsily handed her breakfast, and the girl’s laughter rang like wind chimes. She suddenly remembered the first time … Read more
chapter 23: Farewell in the Ashes Evelyn finally understood the reason behind all his unusual behavior today. She softened her voice. “You love me, don’t you?” “……” “We’ll get married. That child would only stand in the way of our happiness. You can easily have children—we’ll have our own someday. The one in my belly … Read more
Chapter 22: She Wants Nothing Annabelle’s saccharine voice grated on Alexander’s nerves like nails on chalkboard. His knuckles turned white as he gripped the phone, veins bulging along his tensed forearm. “Alexander, did you find her?” Annabelle feigned concern. His Adam’s apple bobbed. “Yes.” “Did she use the baby to blackmail you?” Her voice turned … Read more
Chapter 21: Intrauterine Pregnancy Approximately 4+ Weeks, Viable Embryo Alexander Hamilton stood at the end of the hospital corridor, the cigarette between his fingers burned down to the filter. He stared at the crumpled and then smoothed-out prenatal report in his hand. The words were still legible. Intrauterine pregnancy approximately 4+ weeks, viable embryo. The … Read more