Chapter 16

Eugene shut his eyes, his heart torn apart after discovering the truth. He said brokenly, "Cassandra, you're not the one who saved me six years ago." Cassandra's eyes widened, and she felt nervous. Back then, he'd believed she was the one who'd saved him. Why was he bringing this up again? Why had he suddenly decided she wasn't his savior? Still, she kept her calm and smiled gently, reaching for his hand. "What are you talking about, Gene?" The helplessness Eugene had felt after Nerissa's disappearance and the guilt upon learning the truth crashed down on him like a tidal wave. He felt suffocated. He exploded and shook Cassandra off roughly, his eyes reddening as he shouted, "Nerissa is the one who saved me! She spent 20 years by my side, and she saved my life! Stop trying to lie to me—I already have proof of that! Why did you trick me?" Cassandra watched him break down, knowing that she couldn't keep the truth hidden any longer. Six years ago, she'd dropped by the hospital to vis