Chapter 2164

Even without her saying anything, Evan could guess what was weighing on her mind. He gently advised her, "Mae, you can't protect Callum forever. One day, he'll have to stand on his own and live his own life. You shouldn't let other factors cloud your own judgment." Mavis nodded. "Yeah. Let's not talk about this anymore. Cheers." Evan had been by her side for the past five years, and he knew she was avoiding the topic. However, he also knew that running from it would not solve anything, and he silently vowed to help her make the best decision. The two drank until 2 a.m., and Mavis was quite tipsy, having downed half a bottle of whiskey. She wandered off to her bedroom, ready to get some sleep. Evan sat by her bedside, feeling a little exasperated as he pulled the blanket over her. He mumbled, "Mae really doesn't see me as an outsider, does she? She's not even a little worried I might try something. But since she trusts me this much, I can't let her down." Evan prided