For years she was the one always overlooked, watching the people she loved choose someone else again and again. When she finally stops waiting to be chosen, the balance of every relationship in her life begins to shift.
me. But he still chose his real sister. In the past, I would have cried and hated him. Now, I just feel numb. He's right. I don't belong here. I should have left. Staying makes them hate me more. I close my eyes. There are no tears or regrets. Once I heal, I'm leaving for good.
Evelyn, is your leg really broken? Suddenly, the door opens. Cecilia walks in with Liam and Sebastian. Cecilia hurries to my bedside, her eyes aiding at the cast on my leg.
She looks relieved to see I'm okay. I can't even imagine. If that was me, I'd cry every day. I glance at her and say nothing.
Liam stands in the corner, farthest from the bed, avoiding my gaze. He's probably still embarrassed about what happened in the rubble. Sebastian, as cool as ever, glances at the cast on my leg We need to talk after you recover
Cecilia whips her head around Are you getting soft? You think I should dump her while she's injured and hurt her again? 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