Semua Bab Unraveled Hearts : Bab 11 - Bab 18

The day started with a feeling of jubilation. Pete's chuckles reverberated through Ava's warm apartment, adorned with streamers and balloons in every nook. Evelyn had put in a lot of effort to plan the ideal surprise for her son's birthday. Together with her closest friend Ava, she adorned the area with vibrant hues and made Pete’s beloved chocolate cake. Mia assisted in coordinating the games, and Pete's friends had assembled, filling the apartment with their vibrant presence. Evelyn experienced a unique sense of serenity as she observed her son's smile. Being a mother was her refuge, where she made memories for her son and pushed away the complexities of her life, even if just temporarily. In the afternoon, the party started to wind down. Pete dozed off on the couch, holding onto his cherished present - a toy spaceship gifted to him by Evelyn - while parents arrived to collect their kids. Ava volunteered to tidy up while Evelyn took a break, and Mia departed for the day, ensuring

The next morning started off weirdly. Evelyn was jolted awake by sounds of footsteps pacing the room. She groggily opened her eyes and saw Liam looking tense as he went out to the balcony. She cleaned her eyes, rolling over to the side of the bed and checked the time. It was only 7:15. Unlike Liam, he gets up late.She stood up, walking towards the dresser and picked up her robe. Wearing it, she strolled toward where Liam was. “Morning,” Evelyn said, yawning. Her body ached from all the work she had been doing in the company.Liam didn’t respond.“Liam?” she tried again, stepping closer.“What?” he snapped, his voice sharp.Evelyn froze mid-step. “I was just saying good morning. What’s your problem?”He turned around, his eyes roaming her figure before scoffing. “ I don't have a problem, Evelyn.”She crossed her arms. “Oh, really? Because you’re acting like you do. Care to explain, or are we just going to play this game all day?”Liam let out a humorless laugh. “You always need to di

Liam sat back at the couch with frustration. The neon lights of the club steadily casting shadows across his face. The girl, "Pinkie,"leaned closer as she traced a finger along his jaw. “So, is this how it ends, handsome? No fun tonight?”Liam’s lips curled into a dangerous smile. “Trust me, sweetheart, you wouldn’t survive the kind of fun I’m thinking about.”Her playful smirk fell and she shifted uncomfortably as Archer walked back into the room.“What’s this? She’s not your type?” Archer asked, tossing Liam another glass of whiskey.Liam ignored the question, downing the drink in one go before standing. “Not tonight.” He wasn't in the mood for this as he could only think of Evelyn.Archer raised a brow, staring at Liam as he straightened his tie and adjusted his jacket. “Man, you’re slipping. A few months ago, she wouldn’t have been walking out of here at all.”Liam’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t respond. He pushed past Archer, his mind already somewhere else.*******************

Evelyn opened her eyes, the morning light reflecting on her. She blinked, her thoughts drifting to last night's events, the dinner, Liam. The easy his eyes sparkled, she seemed truly happy that he was changing.And then that message.“Hey, Lyn.”“I’ve missed you, Lyn. We need to talk.”Her heart dropped, her hands gripping into the sheets. Christopher. She never thought she would face him again. The name she had locked away with a thousand memories she wished she could forget.She turned her head to the side. Liam was still asleep, his fell felnu to his face. She smiled as she watched him peacefully sleeping. He looked different, he looked peaceful, he looked like she could trust him. That she can love him. She can't let him know about Pete, not yet.Evelyn slipped out of the bed, careful not to make noise so he wouldn't wake up. Her moments were quiet, her feets barely making a noise. She headed towards the bathroom and took a shower.After she was done, she picked a black dress and