Chapter 75~Bad News

Eve felt fortunate that she managed to walk all the way to Kaira's car. Even with her shaky steps and her heart feeling shattered, she was grateful she didn't find herself collapsing in front of the elevator door.

No, she kept walking steadily until she reached the car and locked herself in there—allowing herself to cry loudly for what she had just experienced. She knew this was very bad, even worse than when Andres assaulted her. What Axel did to her affirmed how he saw her. And once again, Eve allowed herself to break down because of it.

"Eve?" Her mother's voice came faintly through the phone.

Eve wasn't sure what she was doing, but as her phone rang and her mother's name appeared on the screen, she knew she couldn't ignore her call. Once again, Eve had to admit that the only person who always stood by her in every moment of her life was... her mother.

"Yes, Mom?" She knew her voice must be trembling, but she was thankful she could still hold back her sobs.

"Are you okay?"

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