Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 219

“What happened? You seem completely out of it.”

A moment ago, Glenn had only seen her from behind. Now, facing her, he realized just how hard she’d fallen.

Blood was seeping from a scrape on her chin.

Her palms and knees were scraped raw as well.

Yet she hadn’t uttered a word of pain—not then, and not now. She looked as if nothing had happened.

“I’m fine,” Evangeline said, though her voice trembled.

For some reason, as soon as she saw Glenn, all the worry, fear, and panic she’d been holding onto suddenly became real—heavy enough to overwhelm her.

Her nose stung, and before she could stop herself, tears began streaming down her cheeks.

Feeling the warm wetness on her face, she tried to casually wipe it away.

Glenn reached into his pocket and handed her a tissue.

She took it, but the tears came harder, as if a dam had broken, and her whole body started to shake.

Glenn said nothing, quietly waiting for her to calm down.

It was obvious something was wrong.

Was it because of the Fawkes family?

No, that didn’t add up.

He’d just parted ways with Flora, and she’d promised not to cause any more trouble for Evangeline.

Clyde and Helena were upset about the shares, but the decision had come from the matriarch herself. As elders, they wouldn’t risk their reputations by confronting Evangeline directly.

Was it because of Soren?

That seemed unlikely too.

Glenn didn’t know Soren well, but he knew enough; if Soren had a problem with the inheritance, he wouldn’t have waited this long to act.

Glenn glanced in the direction Evangeline had come from, noticing a payphone not far away.

“Tessa might be in trouble.” Just as he was piecing things together, Evangeline choked out the words, her voice hoarse.

Theresa had run away because she hated the Carlisles, the Lockridges, and the whole of Serenity City.

Victor was insane; he’d never stopped searching for her all these years.

If the Carlisles had a chance to make peace with the Lockridges, they’d never give up trying to push Theresa into marrying Victor.

Even if Theresa came back, it would just be the same nightmare all over again.

“I’m going to take a business trip tomorrow to the last place Theresa was seen. If she’s safe, she’ll come out when she sees me. If something’s happened to her…” Glenn’s voice cracked. “I’ll bring her home and make sure her last wish is fulfilled.”

“I’m coming with you,” Evangeline said.

“No, you’re staying here,” Glenn replied firmly. “UME still needs you. And as long as you’re in Serenity City, Victor won’t dare touch you.”

He would have to search for Theresa in secret, and he couldn’t risk bringing too many people. If they crossed paths with Victor, Glenn couldn’t guarantee her safety.

Victor had never forgiven Evangeline for helping Theresa escape Serenity City. If she left the city limits, there was no telling what that madman might do.

Glenn’s tone softened, but his eyes were serious. “Evangeline, Tessa is already in danger. I don’t want you getting caught up in it too.”