When Evelyn said those words, her chest felt like it was being ripped apart. So much for not loving him anymore—that was just a lie she told herself. The second she saw Fabian, her heart started pounding again. The more she cared, the more afraid she got. Wind and rain lashed her face, washing away her tears. She stared at Fabian for a few seconds, then reached to shut the window—when suddenly, someone shouted from downstairs. "Evelyn!" She instinctively turned around, just in time to see Fabian drop to his knees in the muddy yard. Everything froze. Evelyn stood there in shock, stunned still like time itself had paused. She covered her mouth, staring down at Fabian in disbelief. The downpour blurred everything, including the expression on his face. But his voice pierced

