Fox turned back to look at Evan, her gaze lingering for a moment. After a long pause, she said, "Thank you for returning my things."

That simple statement felt like a definitive break between them.

Evan's dark eyes softened as he replied, "Don't go out late at night anymore. You should

rest."

He didn't add that she'd end up exhausted during the day, surviving on multiple cups of coffee just to stay awake.

Fox chuckled lightly. "I enjoy late-night outings-it's a habit I'm not ready to break. Goodbye, Evan."

With a small wave, she turned and, under his watchful gaze, opened the door. Within seconds, she vanished into the night.

safe in Wildridge Manor,

now, Evan was still in Huyoniville. If she returned to Wiltspoon too soon, Evan would visit Du's Group, fail to find her, and inevitably connect the dots between Abby and Fox. He

places. Evan wouldn't dare lose

children, in-laws, and others living there too. Even with her skillset her

Evan returned to his room, phone in hand. He sat down on the bed, eventually reclining halfway as

far too late. His brother and

only to delete them each time. He didn't dare

sent a quick text to

"You still up?"

moment, but Tatum eventually responded with

The eldest miss has an early morning tomorrow, so I have to get up early to

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