All Chapters of Reclaiming Evelyn : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Chapter 22: A New Light As I walked back to the restaurant, I felt a strange lightness in my chest, like a weight I hadn’t realized I was carrying had finally lifted. The decision had been made by Karolinska. The thought of it brought a smile to my face, wide and uncontrollable, as if my happiness had taken on a life of its own.The streetlights blurred in my peripheral vision, and for the first time in a long while, I felt genuinely excited about the future. By the time I reached the restaurant doors, the smile was still there, warm and unshakable.I pushed the door open, the faint clinking of dishes and the low hum of conversation filling the space. Maggie, who was wiping down a table, looked up and froze mid-swipe, her eyes narrowing in mock suspicion.“Well, well, well,” she drawled, setting the cloth down and crossing her arms. “What’s got you beaming like that, Summers?I laughed, the sound spilling out so naturally it startled even me. “No, nothing like that,” I said, shaking m

Chapter 24: Preparing For New Beginnings I woke up to the soft glow of sunlight streaming through my window, the warmth a welcome reminder of the joy I’d felt last night. Karolinska’s email. The words still echoed in my mind.“Congratulations.”The email had marked a turning point proof that I wasn’t just surviving but starting to reclaim everything I thought I’d lost. I reached for my phone on the nightstand, opened the email again, and stared at it, a small smile tugging at my lips.Without wasting time, I forwarded the email to Dad, adding a message filled with excitement:“Good morning, Dad. Look! I got it! Thank you so much for everything. I can't even express how happy and grateful I am right now. 💌”I hit send, feeling a rush of satisfaction. Moments later, my phone buzzed in my hand. His name flashed on the screen.“Good morning, Dad,” I answered, unable to keep the excitement out of my voice.“Good morning, Evelyn,” his voice, as warm and reassuring as ever, carried through

Chapter 26: An Evening of AnswersEvelyn’s POVThe morning light filtered through the curtains as I stirred awake, the weight of anticipation pressing heavily on my chest. Today could be the day I receive news from the Karolinska Institute. I dressed quickly and made my way downstairs, where the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee greeted me.Claire and Bennett were already seated at the breakfast table, their faces lighting up as I entered.“Good morning, Evelyn,” Claire said warmly. “How are you feeling today?”I sighed, taking a seat beside them. “Anxious, to be honest. I can’t stop thinking about the admission decision.”Bennett reached across the table, giving my hand a reassuring squeeze. “You’ve done everything you can. Trust in your abilities and Mr. Harrington’s support.”Claire nodded in agreement. “Exactly. Mr. Harrington has great faith in you, and so do we. Try to stay positive.”Their encouragement was comforting, but the uncertainty still gnawed at me. I managed a

Chapter 28Evelyn’s POVLeaving Mr. Harrington’s office, I couldn’t help but feel a strange mix of anticipation and disbelief. Everything was happening so quickly. My passport process was already underway, thanks to Mr. Harrington’s meticulous planning, and the thought of stepping into a new chapter of my life felt almost surreal.The driver, Mr. Peterson opened the car door for me, his warm smile as reassuring as ever. “Miss Summers, all set?”I nodded, sliding into the back seat. “Yes, thank you, Mr. Peterson. Straight to the restaurant, please.”The ride back was quiet, giving me time to process the whirlwind of the last few days. The pieces were finally coming together: admission to one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, a chance to reclaim the career I thought I’d lost, and the overwhelming support of people who genuinely cared about me.When we reached the restaurant, Maggie was already waiting by the door, her arms crossed and a teasing grin on her face.“Look wh

Chapter 30: New Beginnings Amidst ChaosEvelyn’s POV The world around me blurred into a haze of bright lights and muffled voices. Every nerve in my body screamed in agony, and I clutched Claire’s hand like a lifeline, holding on as if letting go would send me spiraling into oblivion.“You’re doing great, Evelyn,” Claire’s voice cut through the noise, steady and firm, even as her face mirrored my distress.I couldn’t reply. Words were beyond me now. I could barely breathe, the pain coming in waves so intense it was hard to tell where one ended and the next began. I bit down hard, tasting the salt of my tears, as the contraction surged again, leaving me gasping for air.“Evelyn, listen to me,” the doctor’s voice broke through. “I need you to push with everything you’ve got. Just one more. You can do this.”Could I? My body felt like it was shutting down, every ounce of strength drained from me. But then I thought of the tiny life inside me, the child I had fought so hard to protect.I