Chương 116: The Realization that was Denied Before    

[BONUS Chapter for reaching 50GT! Thank you all! 🤍]

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[COLE]

After his conversation with his sister and cousins, Cole was determined to take a different approach with Eve.

Estelle's words echoed in his mind—he needed to give Eve the space she needed and focus on being her protector, nothing more.

Every time he tried to push his way back into her heart, she pulled further away. But maybe, he thought, if he stepped back, things would change.

That morning, Cole expected Eve to be in class. But when he checked the hidden security indicator on her location, he was surprised to see that she was still in her condo.

A sense of unease settled over him. Something wasn't right.