Chapter 23

After the wedding, the guests trickled out, leaving only a few people behind in the hall. Evan was still slumped on the floor. The bandages around his chest were soaked through with blood. Yet, it seemed like he didn't feel the pain. His eyes were vacant as he stared blankly ahead. Joselyn had changed out of her wedding dress. She now wore a simple white dress. She walked over to Evan's side with a medical kit in hand and placed it gently in front of him. "Your clothes are soaked in blood. You should clean yourself up," she said, her voice calm but distant. Evan slowly lifted his head. Pain and regret filled his eyes. "Josie, do you really… not love me anymore?" Joselyn didn't answer. Her gaze was steady as she looked down at him. Evan felt like his heart was being crushed. The pain was so intense that he could hardly breathe. Joselyn spoke in a whisper, "From now on, don't come to Willesden. We won't see each other again." His face turned pale as his voice trembled. "Must you d