A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 308

She didn't want to be alone with Yvan.

Yvan was wrestling with how to broach a sensitive subject with Matilda. He began, "About what happened five years ago... I now..."

The moment Matilda heard "five years ago," she snapped, "Shut up!"

She wasn't ready to hear him out. Everything about five years ago was off-limits for him to even mention!

"I know it's late to dig into it now, but Matilda, I truly..."

He had been so sure back then that Matilda was to blame because he saw her reaching out towards Rachel. That scene had left no room for doubt in his mind, cementing his blame on Matilda. But now, some things had come to light that made him question everything. He wanted a second chance...

"And now you show up, claiming I'm innocent? Do you think that changes anything?" Matilda's frail figure leaned against the ship's railing, "I've served five years, Yvan. What can you possibly offer to make up for that?"

"I..." He owed her more than he could ever repay. If there was a way to explain what he saw that day, could everything be set right?

"I know it's late, but if there's a truth that belongs to you, I have to find it out..."

"Your pretty words are laughable," Matilda's gaze was cold, "The truth? I don't care about it anymore. Yvan, don't waste your effort. Even if you could clear my name, I wouldn't be grateful. Just save it."

So this was how being misunderstood felt... Yvan's throat tightened. How could he explain that he wasn't just seeking her attention?

He just wanted... to mend what was left of their fractured relationship.

Then, another voice broke through, firm and reassuring, "Matilda!"

So, Matilda hadn't been trying to harm Rachel five years ago; Rachel was falling, and Matilda was trying to catch her!

Why hadn't she explained then?!

No, she did explain. She said she didn't push her, but he hadn't believed her! His mind had framed the scene as Matilda causing Rachel's fall, and he had unjustly condemned her!

Matilda had been driven to despair, her subsequent explanations choked back, her spirit crushed as she was sentenced to prison!

These thoughts raced through Yvan's mind in the mere seconds before a shadowy figure bolted past him and leaped into the roaring sea below—no hesitation, not even a moment's pause.

Splash, splash—two bodies hit the water, and Yvan yelled out, "Matilda! Adrian!"