Chapter 13
So, Evelyn had understood their conversation that day. She had known all along.
She had found out that he and Rebecca were legally married and that they were planning to keep it a secret from her.
Panic clawed at Matteo’s chest.
He had thought he could keep it hidden. He thought that he could juggle both Rebecca and Evelyn without either of them getting
hurt.
To him, Rebecca was nothing more than a past obsession. He had been furious when she left him for another man, and that fury
had turned into an unhealthy need to keep her in his life forever.
But she had always been a shadow, someone he kept hidden.
As long as Evelyn never found out the truth, it didn’t matter.
The one he truly loved, and had always loved, was Evelyn. Ever since he lost his sight, she was the only one who mattered.
But now, everything had fallen apart.
Evelyn had learned Haranese.
She understood their conversation.
She had figured out everything.
But how could she be so heartless?
All he had was an unresolved past with Rebecca. He had only pitied her.
Yet, Evelyn had chosen to erase every trace of herself and completely vanish from his world.
His eyes burned. His vision blurred as tears filled them.
A memory flashed through his mind.
It was Evelyn, who had been by his side all those years ago.
When he was trapped in darkness, her voice had been the only light guiding him through.
“Don’t be scared, Matteo. I’ll always be with you.”
“Always?”
