HEATHER
I pursed my lips, not knowing how to react. Why was it that he was still so affected by that guy? If he truly didn’t care, then he would have no problem talking about HIM.
Like he said, it was already in the past. Was it because he was still affected by how that guy changed the trajectory of everything? I really wanted to push it.
However, seeing that his expression was serious, I let out a deep breath.
“Alright,” I muttered. “I won’t talk about him anymore. I’m sorry.”
His expression softened, and he raised his hand to pat my head, making me close my eyes. Evander always felt so warm.
“It’s okay,” he said. “Everything is just in the past. So, can we leave it there, hmm?”
I nodded once more, not wanting to argue with him.
We stood there for a while, with him just str
