Chapter 13 Can You Fall Asleep?

Evelyn's eyes glistened, and she nodded. "Okay." Emily finally smiled, placing Evelyn's hand in Hugo's. "Then I can finally rest easy. I'm old now and don't ask for much anymore. As long as I can see the two of you doing well, I'll have no regrets." "Don't talk like that, Grandma. You're so strong and healthy, you'll live to be a hundred for sure." Emily reached out and patted her head, smiling kindly. In truth, her health had been declining steadily over the past few years. Evelyn had even heard from the housekeeper, Lawrence Hartley, that Emily's medication doses had doubled compared to last year. That was also why they hadn't dared tell her about the divorce. After Emily left, the room fell silent. Evelyn tried to pull her hand from Hugo's grasp, but he didn't let go, and she looked up at him. She had expected Hugo to be angry with her about Jessica, yet his expression remained calm. It made her realize how foolish she had been, reading malice into his intentions where there