A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 383

Eugene's ordeal was crystal clear in Matilda's mind. She nodded, "What's up?"

"Nothing... It's nothing." Logan's eyes flickered with an odd gleam, quickly masked by an innocent facade. He flashed Matilda a grin, "Just asking."

What was the connection between Eugene and... that mentor he met online?

Logan couldn't shake the feeling that a vast mystery loomed behind it all, and perhaps, he was holding onto a thread that might lead him to unravel the truth.

...

Half a month after Matilda's stitches were removed, she was ready to leave the hospital.

Her departure was marked by a frosty demeanor, her inherent aloofness undiminished even by amnesia.

When Yvan came to see her off, a simple, indifferent "No need" from her halted him.

Yvan watched her go, pain in his gaze, "Matilda, I know I owe you a lot. Please, don't deny me a chance to make amends..."

"Chances were never mine to give."

After a long silence, Matilda left with Logan, "Mr. Boyd, I may have forgotten our past, but since it's behind us, let's not dredge it up again."

She said to leave the past behind.

Her statement of forgetting wasn't just about past pains; it included lost love as well...

Even now, she wouldn't offer him a forgiving glance.

Yvan watched Matilda's retreating figure, her frame slender from trials endured, her soul battered and bruised. He wondered, what about her kept him so ensnared, making life without her unbearable?

...

When Matilda returned to their old house, everything was still spotless. That night, Godfrey returned, surprised to see Matilda, "You're healed?"

Matilda smiled at Godfrey, "We'll be looking for a new place to move out soon. Thanks for looking after things."

"No rush." Godfrey waved it off, "I'm hardly here anymore. I'm heading back to the Walker family to take over the family business. This house is for you and Chloe. Should you ever find yourselves without a home again, you can always come back."

Though Godfrey said this, his tone was tinged with sadness. He looked at Matilda, "Have you seen Chloe?"

Matilda couldn't bring herself to reveal that Chloe was trapped by Declan. In the end, she vaguely mentioned, "She visited me once, during my hospital stay."

That sentence alone spoke volumes to Godfrey, who simply lowered his head, "I'm sorry, I was too weak to take her back."