Chapter 540

Eli Sullivan’s eyes softened a little as he looked at Evelyn Hayes. After a moment, he suddenly reached out and gently pulled her into his arms. “Evelyn, you and Clara are both amazing women.” But he could only give his heart to one of them. Clara was great, sure, but she was like a sunflower that always chased the sun. Her brightness never really pulled him in. Only Evelyn—at first glance—stirred something deep inside him, a strong urge to protect her. No matter what happened, even if it cost him everything, he wanted her. Wanted to shield her. Wanted to be there for her, every single day and night. “I guess I’m luckier than Clara,” Evelyn murmured, nestling herself closer to him and yawning. “I hope in her next life, Clara finds someone she truly loves… someone who loves her back… and they can be happy… forever…” “She will,” Eli replied, lips curled into a faint smile. Pregnant women get sleepy easily, and Evelyn was out like a light in his arms in no time. Eli gently laid her down o