The soiree ended in a grand success. Although it was the first time Ara and Evangeline had a proper conversation, if felt as they'd known each other for long. When Evangeline was about to leave, Ara saw her off to her carriage so no one would notice she'd been crying with how red her eyes were.
Afterwards, Ara said farewell to the other guests one after the other. Before she knew it, the hall was empty and only the servants were left clearing out the place. Ara stood at the entrance and watched the carriages leave. However, she suddenly felt that same pain again in her chest, she quickly clutched her chest tightly.
The pain rushed to her chest like a tidal wave. It was intense, her eyes moistened immediately as she bit down on her lips to hold back her cry. What was this pain? Why does it come and go when the wounds were already closed up? She couldn't understand what the reason was. She slowly crouched down while still clutching to her chest.
