Evelyn Grant's face paled.
It was as if she was reliving the despair of that moment.
"Did Julian..."
"He didn't! He never touched you," Ryan Sterling cut in. "When I realized I couldn't reach you, I went straight to The Sterling Estate. He didn't get the chance to do anything!"
The corners of Evelyn Grant's eyes reddened. A single teardrop fell, dampening the white comforter.
"If you took me away, wouldn't he find out about us...?"
"You're the only one who's cared about keeping this a secret from the start. You're the one who wouldn't let me say anything. I never wanted to hide it."
He had come back from Eldoria, after all. He was prepared for anything.
Evelyn Grant suddenly looked up, as if she had just realized something.
Ryan Sterling pressed his lips together and took a deep breath. His voice softened. "Evelyn Grant, I came back just for you."
"..."
