A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1429

After the chaos, amidst the charred remains of a forest that had weathered a bombing, only Evan and Gianna remained, accompanied by the distant whirring of two helicopters.

“Go on, leave,” Evan urged.

Gianna stood frozen, her voice a stranded whisper when she finally spoke. “Evan, remember when you said if you didn’t make it back from the Area Opaca, I should just find someone and settle down? Now that you’re out, do you still feel the same?”

Before, Gianna’s words were always laced with a tentative hope, never daring to confess outright.

But now, she shed her reservations, laying her heart bare before Evan.

Evan fet out a heavy sigh, his face a mask of resignation. “I’m a descendant of the Gregorys. Once Yates figures that out, he won’t stop until I’m in his grasp.”

He knew well the ruthless nature of Xavier, who would undoubtedly betray Evan’s identity to Yates at the first opportunity. And with Yates on their trail, Gianna would have no future with him.

As Evan grappled with his thoughts, Gianna reached out, her hand pale and trembling, and seized his wrist. Her eyes were earnest as she gazed at him. “Don’t worry about dragging me down. I chose this. Whatever comes our way, I’m ready.”

strong that she would follow

her unwavering love.

fly away together. If not, I’ll marry someone else.” Her words drew

and marry,” he

step backward, her disappointment in Evan’s indifference grew. Reaching the helicopter, she cast one

to whir, the cabin shuddered with the weight

lifted instantly, replaced by the fluttering of something like joy, though her

someone

her, his gaze falling to her lips before he spoke.

if this was love, but the mere thought of Gianna

by his candidness, could feel her cheeks warm. “Had you

his instincts; otherwise, it wasn’t just fear he’d have to live with, but lifelong regret.

Evan, puckering her lips expectantly. “Kiss me. Let it be your way of asking

but at her inviting lips.

shy. What’s your

admitted, “We’re too familiar. I can’t bring