Chapter 516

My heart shattered when I saw Zachary's face, all tear-streaked behind the glass. He was only five, supposed to grow up without worries, but instead, he had to deal with the heartbreak of losing his mother. "Hey, don't cry, sweetie…" I held back my tears and forced a smile. "I'll be back before you know it. I'll care for you even more when that day comes, okay?" Zachary nodded hard, pressing his tiny hand against the glass as if hoping to break through it and touch me. "Mommy, I'll be good every day and wait for you to come home…" His little voice cracked, hitting me like a punch to the gut. Ethan's eyes were red, but he sounded resolute. "Evelyn, don't worry about Zach. I'll look after him. I swear I'll find out the truth and make sure the person who did this doesn't get off easy!" I looked at him gratefully, tears spilling down my cheeks. "Honey… I'm sorry I couldn't be the wife or mom you and Zach deserved—" "Don't say that," he choked out, cutting me off. "You've done everyth