Chapter 52 (End of Part 1)

Eva

“Well, this is a sight.” Julienne commented. Despite the snark in her tone, she looked lighter. Not the heavy laden person I saw in her apartment before.

If it had been anybody else Jon's statement would have crumbled to the ground. Finding her in the empty space rather than some member of the press brought relief. The tension in my shoulders relaxed as I let out a breath. I felt warm skin brush across my arm, making me turn to the culprit. Jonathan looked towards her and back to me.

“I'll be in the garage.” He whispered, before slipping away, leaving me alone with her.

I remained still as she continued towards me. I hadn't even noticed when she'd slipped away from the podium, likely when I was at the last wrap of my speech. It didn't change the fact that I was thankful for her.

“Thank you for everything.” I said when she was near enough. I let my genuineness show through my tone. She had helped me momentously.

“It was justified on both our parts, and for all the other victims.” S