Chapter 182

Jessica's name was something Hazel and Steven had chosen together. To Evelyn, that name sounded beautiful—full of love, even. Her mother, Diana Kerr, had once told her that whenever Steven couldn't sleep or was stuck in a nightmare, Steven would murmur Hazel's name over and over. Evelyn steadied herself against the wall. Her voice trembled as she accused, "Jessica, you're both so cruel!" Jessica's heart softened. After all, they were both victims in different ways. But Evelyn threw out an arm, stopping Jessica from coming closer. "I finally understand why Zachary likes you." Her tone was bitterly amused. "He loved me for so many years, and you've only been around for how long? Yet, he fell for you. Do you know why? "Because you remind him of me, Jessica! I used to wonder why he stopped loving me all of a sudden. Turns out he just found a stand-in. And you're a pretty decent substitute!" Jessica's chest tightened. It was true that there were similarities between them. Still,