Chapter 200

Evelyn's POV After days of reflection, the ice around my heart had begun to thaw. Though I hadn't completely forgiven Calvin for the past, I was finally ready to acknowledge the feelings between us. For our children's sake, if nothing else. I drove home from the lab, exhaustion weighing on my shoulders. My mind was filled with chemical formulas and test protocols as I pulled into the driveway. The moment I opened the front door, I knew something was different. The house was unusually quiet. Instead of the normal chaos, warm golden light spilled from the living room, illuminating what looked like... flowers? I stepped inside cautiously. The scent of roses filled the air. Calvin stood in the center of the room, dressed in a crisp dark suit. His expression was more serious than I'd ever seen it. My heart skipped a beat. "Evelyn," he said softly. I remained in the doorway, uncertain. "What's all this about? Where are the children?" "They're with Astrid. I asked for an hour alone with you."