Davis held Evelynn close, kissing her forehead and hugging her after the passionate kiss as a wave of relief washed over him. The joy filled his heart with overwhelming emotions, feeling immense love and bittersweet emotions of being worried about her for so long.
At least Shirley and Isabella were found one day after another, but for Evelynn, who had still been missing the third day, his scalp truly turned numb. Right now, he was just full of gratitude that she made it back.
There were no words shared.
Evelynn also simply hugged him, her arms tightly wrapped around him, and she pressed her face on his chest firmly as though never wanting to leave again.
Indeed, from the Candidacy to the present felt so long.
