After a devastating earthquake, a woman is saved by her ex and her brother — a rescue that changes the balance of power between them forever. Years later, she returns transformed into a force to be reckoned with, and old loyalties and betrayals are put to the test.
cecilia lowers her eyes a few seconds later she speaks softly her voice tinged with tears I didn't mean that. I'm tired. I'm going home. You two stay and take care of Evelyn. She can't do anything by herself With that, she runs out of the room. Sebastian watches her go, then drops a Liam, stay and take care of her.
Then, he runs out after Cecilia. Liam looks annoyed. He glares at me, then chases after The footsteps fade into the distance. The door rattles in the wind before gently swinging shut. I'm alone again. They never even let me speak. I wanted to say I agree to the breakup. I wanted to say I don't need them to take care of me. After days in the hospital, I've learned to
handle everything alone and stopped expecting them to come back. After that, no one visits Right before I'm discharged, my adoptive mother, Margaret Ford, finally calls. Her voice is gentle and preachy as always. Evelyn, don't be mad at Liam for choosing Cecilia.
She's his real sister, after all.