Chapter 9: The Last Meeting

Chapter 9: The Last Meeting
Before the legal process concluded, Adrian requested one final conversation.
Evelyn agreed—with her attorney present.
He looked older.
Tired.
"I never thought you'd fight back."
She answered quietly.
"I wasn't fighting back."
"I was finally protecting myself."
There was nothing left to say.
May you like
She walked away.
He did not follow.