Chapter 528

"Don't be silly. This isn't your fault. It's mine. I wasn't strong enough to protect you and Zach." "Don't say things like that," I interrupted him firmly. "You've already done more than enough. If it's anything, it's me who has dragged you into this. But Ethan, I miss you so much. And Zach must miss his father too. When can we see each other again?" Another heavy silence lingered. "I'm sorry, Evelyn. I'll find a way to get Zach back to you, but only after Vivian has calmed down. I promise you, Zach will return to you." Hearing his solemn vow, I couldn't hold back my tears any longer. "Ethan, I don't care how long it takes, I'll wait for you." After the call ended, I collapsed into the driver's seat. Tears streamed down my face. Hearing his voice, even through the phone, felt like my heart had been brought back to life. But I didn't know how long it would be before I could see him again. What about Zachary? Was he eating properly? Was he thinking about his mother? The though