Chapter 494

Why did Ethan have to do this to me? I had decided to let go, so why did he keep showing up and haunting me like this? I crouched down and hugged my knees as I cried. Just then, a large, warm hand gently patted my shoulder. "Evelyn, it's okay." I looked up to find Marc had caught up to me. His eyes were full of concern as he watched me. "Don't cry. He's not worth it." Through my sobs, I managed to choke out. "But I can't let go… I just can't…" Marc sighed and pulled me into his arms. "You silly goose. Forgetting someone takes time, but you can't let sorrow consume you. You're still young, and your future is bright. You deserve the best love in the world. Trust me, one day you'll meet the right person, and I'll always be there for you." Through the tears in my eyes, I looked up and met his gentle gaze. His words were like a warm current, dispelling the darkness in my heart. He was right. I couldn't give up so easily. Whether Ethan's feelings were real or not didn't matter any