Chapter 637

Willow had always felt that Jude's hatred and fear towards Eva's "sisterly" descendants were excessive—far beyond mere anxiety over losing his status and wealth. It was more like he had some deadly secret in Eva's grasp, terrified that her return would expose his true nature. Old Master Garcia, too, wanted to know why his daughter had been so heartless all those years ago, vanishing for decades without a word. So he agreed to Willow's plan. But the truth turned out to be far crueler and more unbearable than she had ever imagined. The rift between Eva and her father had been orchestrated by none other than Jude. Letters pleading for help from Eva had been intercepted and burned by him, leaving her trapped and helpless, slowly worn down by Nate in that backward little village until her death. Old Master Garcia had already wept when he first reunited with Jason, but now, grief surged through him like a tidal wave. He pounded his chest, wailing uncontrollably. "Eva… Eva… It’s all my fault…