Chapter 134

"I really did come to see you…" Evan stammered, his initial anger giving way to unease. "I've tried coming by a few times, but the nurses wouldn't let me in. I was just worried about you. But…" He trailed off, his voice dropping. I took a deep breath, looking at his still-youthful face. "Did your brother know you came here?" He shook his head. A small relief washed over me. There was hope for him yet. He was just too accustomed to defending his brother, even when he didn't understand the full picture. "Evan," I began softly, "I remember you not liking me very much. Could you tell me why?" His eyes shot up in surprise."I didn't. I mean, I…" He struggled to find the words, his mouth opening and closing, yet nothing came out. I sighed. "If you can't explain it, then don't worry about it. The matters between adults are for adults to handle. You don't need to concern yourself with them." He looked as though he wanted to argue, but before he could speak, the door swung open, and in wal