Evander's POV
I didn't even cry when my brother died right in my arms. His last words to me were clear: I wasn't allowed to cry. He ordered me to live my life beautifully, without burden, and with the love of my life.
At the time, I thought his words were directed at Gloria—the woman who made my life a living hell. Her lies, her cruelty, her ability to twist everything good in my life into something painful—it felt like he was telling me to break free from her shadow. And I almost did. I managed to find Claire once again, and I would do everything to bring her back in my life.
But now, I understand his words were different from what I understood. They weren't just about Gloria. He was speaking from his own pain and his own regrets.
