Chapter 199: Chapter 27

Back in Burberry, Evangeline didn't have time to think. All she knew was that she needed to put that person in a jail as soon as possible. The more time passed, the more her stomach lurched. And her skin crawled at the thought that that person was roaming around free while her mother was rotting in the dirt.

She opened the door of their room and stopped when she saw Eric unpacking his clothes from his backpack. Both of them were shocked to see each other under unexpected circumstances.

Evangeline thought that no one was home, and Eric thought that Evangeline was still in BlackPine. None of them were ready to face each other, and both caught their tongue in surprise.

Evangeline forgot all about her mother, and the grim on her face was replaced by surprise.

"Eric."

"Eve."

They said at the same time.

". . ."

". . ."

"Eric I––" Evangeline attempted to walked towards Eric but halted by his hand, signaling her to stop.