On the way, the two of them hardly spoke. It was instead Lucas who couldn’t contain his excitement, chattering non-stop. As he looked at the crowds with black hair and dark pupils filling the streets, he felt delighted. “Mom, they’re all like me!”

Evelyn forced a smile, but she had no mood at all. The thought of returning home and seeing Ben and Lucy made her heart pound.

The car stopped at a traffic light, and the man stole a glance at her, suggesting with his eyes, “Have you figured out what to say when you get back?”

Evelyn’s troubled thoughts were interrupted. She lowered her gaze, looking at her hands on her knees. “Not yet.”

She had no idea what would happen when they arrived. She even feared that Ben and Lucy wouldn’t recognize Lucas.

“Don’t worry too much. They’re doing well and they miss you,”

Huston spoke softly, a rare tenderness in his voice.

smile,

five years. I owe them so much. Even

it’s only fair.”

hearing her words. After all, this whole situation was their fault, and he had to take

understanding what Mr. Lloyd and his mother were talking about. He just vaguely felt that Mr. Lloyd seemed to have some connection to them, and couldn’t

of the journey, neither of them spoke. Both were restless, especially Evelyn, whose mind was tangled

steadily downstairs. Evelyn still hadn’t come back to

arrived?” Lucas exclaimed, showing

unusual excitement.

quickly unbuckled her seat belt, and just as her fingertips touched the car door handle, she heard the steady voice of the man beside her, “I’ll wait for you downstairs. Let me know if you need anything.”

without hesitation. Then fearing he might

besides, it’s my first day back. It’s not appropriate for

“I’ll be downstairs.”

her gaze didn’t meet his.

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