Lemira couldn’t help but almost laugh when she heard Caspian’s words. True to the Langston pedigree, their apologies seemed to be crafted from the same mold. With a cool tone, she said, How am I supposed to explain to mom and dad during our annual Memorial Day visit to the graves that this has nothing to do with you? Deep down, she also wanted to ask if her parents were just as furious when she passed away so tragically in her past life, only to be replaced by Evelina as Mrs. Langston. Maybe it was her parents’ blessings from beyond, granting her a second chance at life.
Caspian, I’ve already clarified the misunderstanding from before and even avenged you by giving Evelina a lesson she won’t forget. You saw her today, covered in bruises. What more do you want? Lemira remembered how Evelina was unusually dressed in long sleeves and pants instead of her typical skirts, probably to cover her wounds.
Her voice dripped with sarcasm, And you think that’s enough to make up for all the suffering I’ve endured? Evelina’s getting off too lightly. Then tell me, how do you want to settle this score? I’ll do it for you.
It’ll depend on how sincere you are about making amends.
After hanging up, Lemira was curious to see to what lengths Caspian would go to reconcile.
Having been caught hacking into Evelina’s phone recently, she figured it wouldn’t be wise to attempt that again soon.
Evelina would definitely switch phones, making it impossible to gather evidence through that route anymore.
If only she had managed to keep a recording of Evelina talking to her father.
But that wouldn’t have been enough anyway, given Evelina could deny it all, claiming it was a burner number.
She needed to corner Evelina, forcing her into a situation with no way out.
What Evelina dreaded most was being ousted from the Langston family, losing the lavish lifestyle and privileges that came with it. After the call, Caspian looked at himself in the mirror, regretting ever letting Evelina manipulate him into turning against Lemira.
If only he hadn’t acted that day, none of this would have happened.
He wouldn’t be disfigured.
Thinking it through, he called Evelina, Lucian needs you to bring some healing soup to the hospital.
A hint of menace flickered in his eyes. Since Lemira wanted a resolution, he’d give her one.
All of this was Evelina’s doing.
On the other end, Evelina burst into tears upon receiving Caspian’s call.
Dorian, feeling sorry for her, consoled, Why are you crying? What happened?
Caspian called me, asking me to deliver food to Lucian at the hospital. I know it’s just an excuse. He wants to hit me again. Eve, why don’t you just side with Lemira and expose Caspian’s true colors? That way, he can’t keep bullying you.
I can’t do that. I grew up in the Langston family. I can’t betray them like that. How about you come with me to the hospital? With Dorian by her side, she was sure Caspian wouldn’t dare lay a hand on her.
Dorian hesitated, It’s not that I don’t want to go with you, but my mom has bodyguards watching me, can only meet you at school. I have to report everywhere else I go.
Evelina’s tears paused for a moment at the realization of her boyfriend’s limitations.
Eve, if you’re in real danger, call me immediately.
Her eyes lit up slightly, And you’ll come to save me?
I’ll call the police for you.
Frustrated, Evelina clenched her teeth at his lack of commitment. Who needed his help calling the police?
She stormed out of the classroom
attempting to contact w
only to find his number was
disconnected-as always, a disposable number.
Left with no choice, she reached out to Asher for help, the only one she believed could save her now.
Arriving at the hospital, she made her way to Lucian’s room, purposely rolling up her sleeves to expose her bruises, hoping to garner some sympathy.
As expected, Lucian frowned upon seeing her wounds, What happened to you now?