Chapter 185
The hospital visit with Scarlett had been a difficult, emotional experience for both Olive and me. As
we left the hospital and made our way back to the apartment, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of
guilt. Guilt for how Ste had reacted.
It was clear that Ste was going through a difficult time, and I had seen a side of her that was
vulnerable and torn. As much as I had my own reasons to be angry and hurt by her, there was a
part of me that feared what would happen if things didn’t turn out the way she hoped. Her
unpredictability was a source of concern, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that she might be
even more unstable.
Olive, too, had a lot to process. Her visit with her mother had been intense, and the emotions she
had experienced were undoubtedly overwhelming. I was grateful that she had agreed to take a nap
when we returned home, knowing that she needed some time to rest and collect her thoughts.
With Olive settled down for her nap, I decided to take a walk. My thoughts were racing, and I
needed some space to sort through everything that had surfaced. I also had an itch to check on
Timothy, to see how he was doing afterst night.
I made my way to Timothy’s apartment and knocked on his door. Part of me hoped he wouldn’t be
home, forcing me to retreat. The seconds that passed felt like an eternity before the door finally
opened.
Timothy stood in the doorway, his expression slightly frantic, as if he had been in the midst of
something important. His eyes widened with surprise when he saw me. “Evie,” he said, his voice
filled with a mixture of relief and worry. “What’s wrong?”
I hesitated for a moment, then forced a smile. “We just got back from the hospital,” I began. “Olive
wanted to see her mother, and Scarlett is… well, she’s in stable condition, so that’s good.”
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“It is.” Timothy’s brow furrowed, and he seemed somewhat distracted. “Is Olive okay?”
I nodded. “She’s fine, physically. But the visit was a lot for her to handle emotionally. And Ste was
there.”
“How was that?”
“It went about as well as expected,” I told him. “I’m concerned about what might happen if things
don’t turn out the way she wants.”
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Timothy’s expression grew even more serious. “We should keep an eye on the situation,” he said.
“Ste has a history of unpredictability, and we need. to ensure Olive’s safety.”
I couldn’t agree more. The priority was Olive’s well–being. “You’re right. We should tread carefully
with Ste”
Timothy nodded, his gaze locked on mine. “We’ll figure this out together, Evie.”
As we stood in the doorway of Timothy’s apartment, I could help but observe the way his bangs
clung to his sweat–beaded forehead, and his skin had a pale pallor. He was shifting along, as if time
were of the essence.
“Are you okay?” I finally asked. “You look a little flushed?”
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Timothy took a deep breath, his shoulders sagging as he tried to find the right words. “My mother,”
he began. “I just got word from her doctor. Her cancer is getting worse, and they don’t think she has
much time left.”
The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and my heart ached for Timothy. I took a step closer to him.
“I’m so sorry, Timothy. That’s… that’s heartbreaking.”
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Timothy nodded, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. “I just don’t want her to die disappointed in
me,” he admitted, his voice raw with emotion. spent so long trying to make amends, to be a better
son. I just want her to find some peace.”
I reached out and ced a hand on his shoulder, offering what littlefort I could. “Timothy,
you’re a good person,” I reassured him. “I’m sure your mother knows that. You’vee a long way,
and I’m sure she’s proud of you.”
Timothy’s gaze remained fixed on the floor, his thoughts heavy. “I know, but there’s something
else,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
I urged him to exin, to share the burden that weighed on his shoulders. “What is it, Timothy?”
He finally looked up at me, his eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and sadness. “My mother just
doesn’t want me to marry the wrong girl,” he confessed.
The revtion took me by surprise, and I couldn’t help but feel a surge of confusion. “The wrong
girl?” I echoed. So his own mother never approved of
Ste.
Timothy’s expression grew even more pained, and he shook his head. “I don’t want to disappoint
her. I want to take her on a trip to the beach so she can find some peace. But she doesn’t want me
to make the same mistakes my dad and her did.”
Before I could press further and ask who the “right girl” was, Timothy changed the subject, his voice
heavy with emotion. “I’m d Scarlett’s okay. Some good news is nice.”
I took a moment to gather my thoughts, not wanting to kill the mood. I actually came over to ask
about the issue with you and Ste,” I admitted. “You don’t have to answer, of course, but I want to
understand what happened that started all of this.”
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Timothy ran a hand through his hair, his eyes widening. “I don’t know where to begin.”
“Start from the beginning.” I urged him. “I want to know the truth.”
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He began to speak, his words filled with raw emotion. “It all seemed to spiral after one night, and I’ll
never forget it. I was at the club with some friends, and everything seemed fine.”
I held my breath, waiting for his to continue. His eyes shifted, like he expected her to emerge at any
moment.
“I guess I got a little drunk, but it was nothingpared to how I felt after that one drink,” he
continued. “I started feeling dizzy and a little ill, and 1 got up to leave. Some woman came up to me
and started leading me to the entrance.”
“Oh, no…” I cupped a hand over my mouth, already anticipating what was toe.
“She drugged me, and when I was barely conscious, and I hope I’m wrong, but I think she slept with
me non–consensually. I woke up naked that morning, and she wasying right beside me like it was
the most natural thing.”
My heart ached as I listened, and it was almost too much to bear. I couldn’t imagine Timothy so
vulnerable that night, and Ste swooping in to take advantage. It was horrific, and it left me reelin
“Timothy.” I began, stepping closer. I’m so sorry you had to go through that.”
He clenched his jaw. “I thought she got pregnant that night, and I didn’t know what to do.”
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“But now?” I asked, seeking rity.
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Timothy’s shoulders slumped, and he shook his head. “Now, I’m not even sure if the baby is mine
since there were… other men involved during that
time
I nodded slowly. “Your brother.”
We sat in silence for a while, then I urged myself to step closer to him. My gaze locked with his and
I gave him a stern look. “We’ll figure this out,” I assured him. “I know it’s a lot to process, but we’ll
take it one step at a time.”
He looked at me with a mixture of gratitude and pain. “You’re right. And thank you for listening. I’ve
been carrying that around for so long, and it’s a relief to finally share it with someone that cares.”
I sighed, trying my best not to tear up. “You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.”
Timothy nodded, a hint of a smile on his lips. “Thank you.”
I smiled back. “Stay strong. Timothy. And together, we’ll figure things out.”
With those words, I returned to my apartment, knowing that I needed time to process the revtions
that hade to light. I couldn’t help but feel at sense of concem for Timothy, who had bared his
soul to me. Evidently, I was the one person he knew that cared.
He had faith in me. That would make my next move a whole lot easier.
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