Eleven Years All to the Wrong Man novel Chapter 142

The tears flowed faster and faster until finally, her mistress sank to the ground, wailing uncontrollably. She had tried to help her up, but the woman who was usually so easy to lift felt impossibly heavy last night.

Recalling that moment made Mrs. Alvarez’s heart ache.

After arranging his work for the duration of his vacation, Evan left the office.

On his way home, he received a call from Melissa.

The girl’s timid and delicate voice came through the phone.

“Mr. Cooper, I... I was just at the market. Is there anything you’d like to eat tonight?”

Evan wasn’t a picky eater, so Melissa usually cooked whatever she wanted. She almost never called from the market to ask for his preferences.

Driving, Evan gave a perfunctory reply. “I’ll be busy for a while, so I won’t be stopping by. If you don’t want to stay at the hospital with your father at night, you can go back to Kingsbridge Park to rest. Do as you please.”

“Oh... Mr. Cooper...”

The girl’s voice grew anxious, as if she was afraid he would hang up. “Even if you’re busy, you have to remember to eat,” she said nervously. “If you don’t mind, I could prepare dinner and bring it to your office...”

Hearing that Evan was busy, Melissa wasn’t ready to give up. She knew being so persistent wasn’t good, but—

“That won’t be necessary. I’m leaving Averton City for a while.”

Evan didn’t give her the chance, cutting her off with a simple, direct statement.

He said he was leaving Averton City for a while but didn’t specify why, for how long, or when he would be back.

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