Chapter 73 - Evelyn

Raymond

I looked up, blinking in disbelief. An old lady stood in the doorway. Her kind blue eyes were filled with determination.

“Mrs. Evelyn! Thank God. It’s you!” Owen shouted, his face lighting up with hope.

Evelyn… The name rang a bell. Where did I hear it before? My mind was still blurry. Then, the sudden realization hit me…

Of course! She’s Noah’s mother!

This was the first time I met Noah’s mother. She looked very gentle. Age hadn’t taken away her beauty and grace. I could even see Noah's shadow in her face. She had the same soft eyes. The same kind smile that had first captivated me when I met Noah. Her presence radiated a quiet strength that instantly put me at ease, despite the turmoil swirling inside me.

She was being held by another gentleman. I guessed he was her husband. Noah had told me that her mother had a happy family. He stood by her side with an air of protectiveness, his arm gently supporting her. They looked like a picture of enduring love. A stark contrast to th