Chapter 109

Evelyn's POV "Did you think I'd be grateful? Did you assume that just because I'm their mother, I'd instantly forgive everything and help her too?" My eyes, still wet with tears, met his. "Calvin, we were married for five years, not five days, and you still don't understand me at all." I stood up, ready to leave. "I'm a mother, not a saint!" He caught my wrist before I could go. His touch was gentle but firm, stopping me without hurting me. His gaze never left mine as he bowed his head slightly, hiding the darkness in his eyes. He'd finally realized that his idea of protection wasn't what I wanted at all. But was it too late to make amends? "I'm sorry for the pain I caused you during those five years," he said, his voice low. The memories of lonely nights crying myself to sleep made fresh tears threaten to fall. "Clara saved Rhys, and regardless of her motives, I'm grateful for that," I admitted. "I could have given her money, resources, anything within reason. But I wouldn't have cros