Chapter 157
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Evelyn's heart was racing, but she forced herself to remain composed. Sullivan's apology had caught her off guard, and she was struggling to process the emotions it stirred within her.

For months, she had carried the weight of her past actions, believing she was beyond forgiveness, even from herself.

Yet, here was Sullivan, acknowledging her pain, even thanking her.

"Set things right?" Evelyn echoed, her voice tinged with bitterness.

"You can't just say a few words and expect everything to be okay."

"I know," Sullivan said, his gaze steady. "But it's a start. I don't expect you to forgive me, and I don't expect us to go back to how things were. I just wanted you to know that I recognize the good you've done."

Evelyn looked away, her fingers fidgeting as she tried to hold back the tears threatening to spill.

She hated how vulnerable she felt in front of him, hated that despite everything, his words affected her so deeply.

"Why are you doing this?" she asked, her voice barely above
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