Chapter 360

Evelyn's earnest, gentle gaze made Christopher feel like he’d just been punched in the chest. He instinctively clutched his heart, as if that could ease the stabbing pain echoing from inside. Back when he was young and reckless, he let all that rage from his family’s mess out on his childhood sweetheart. Back then, there was nothing but twisted satisfaction—raw, reckless, unfiltered release. But now? All that once felt-good madness turned into a thousand blades, slicing him until he could barely breathe. “Evelyn…” Prideful as he was, his eyes were bloodshot, and his voice cracked and hoarse. “I love him,” Evelyn said softly. Her cheeks flushed a little, but her tone was steady—firmer than ever. “He treats me really well. I won’t hurt him, and I don’t want to. So… Christopher, if you really believe you were wrong back then, and you want to make it up to me… please, just stay away from me from now on, okay?” She pressed her hands together like she was making a heartfelt plea. Christopher