Chapter 229: He Missed Her, He Missed Her So Much

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: He Missed Her, He Missed Her So Much

After all, the Sterling and Grant families used to be incredibly close!

They weren’t quite one big family, but they were close.

When Evelyn Grant married into the Sterling family, Florence Morgan was genuinely happy and really liked her daughter-in-law.

The way things had turned out now was absolutely not what she had wanted to see.

"Mom, I’ve already told you, I can’t give up on Evelyn Grant right now! I can’t bring myself to do it! If I can’t have her as my wife in this life, I will never marry again, let alone have another girlfriend."

"..."

"I’m not threatening you. I just want you to see my resolve! Now that I know what it’s like to be with someone who genuinely treated me well, how could I ever accept anyone else? I’d compare everyone to Evelyn Grant! And how many women out there could possibly treat me as well as she did?"

’I was the one who did something wrong in the past, wanting to sentence Evelyn Grant to death.’

’And now...’

’My own retribution has come.’

’The one being sentenced to death is me, Julian Sterling.’

’Back then, Evelyn Grant refused to accept her fate. She fought back with all her might, trying every method possible. I’ll do the same.’

Julian Sterling wouldn’t give up until he had exhausted every last option.

He couldn’t just let go.

"I hope your conviction can move Eve! That’s what your father and I wish for too. Then our family can finally be at peace, without any more trouble. Your father and I... our health really can’t take much more of this."

Mr. Sterling had always been in poor health over the years.

Even though money for medical bills was never an issue—both her older and younger sons could afford it—Florence Morgan was still constantly worried sick.

She really didn’t want to live like this anymore.

"Yes, I know."

But even though Julian Sterling agreed, that’s not what he was thinking at all.

’When it came to Evelyn Grant, he was determined to have her! He didn’t even consider the option of failure.’

’If she could be my wife once, she can be my wife again.’

"I have to go. Your brother will be back soon, and then we’re all leaving the country together!" Florence Morgan paused, then added worriedly, "Julian, whatever you plan to do with Eve, make sure it’s reasonable! You can’t just act recklessly, and you certainly can’t break the law, do you understand?"

That one time she’d agreed to help her eldest son drug Evelyn Grant, it was only because Florence Morgan had assumed the two were already physically intimate as a married couple.

She thought they were just having a spat, and a little time in bed would sort everything out.

"Yes, I know what I’m doing. You and Dad just focus on getting some rest."

"Okay."

...

Back in his office, Julian Sterling hung up the phone and immediately had his car brought around.

’If Ryan Sterling could sneak into the hospital to see Evelyn Grant, then so can I!’

’He’s already gone, anyway. As long as I’m discreet, no one will spot me.’

This time, Julian Sterling didn’t plan on tipping his hand. He just wanted to see Evelyn Grant from a distance for a moment before leaving.

He missed her. He missed her so, so much.

It had gotten to the point where Evelyn Grant even appeared in his dreams.

Julian Sterling had never felt like this before.

In his dreams, Evelyn Grant was still at home, gentle and kind to him, just like she used to be.

He’d come home from work, and she’d be there waiting for him.

It was such a warm and comforting scene, one he longed to return to.

It made waking up a bitter disappointment.

He hated that the dream couldn’t have lasted just a little longer.