Chapter 382 A Light at Last
“It’s all right, Ms. Preston.” Evan said.
He sat quietly in his wheelchair, watching everything unfold.
Facing the visibly shaken Kaia, he offered a calm, reassuring smile.
“You don’t need to put any pressure on yourself.
“I’ve been like this for years now. Even in the worst case things will stay the same.”
His gaze was clear and sincere, free of blame and filled with encouragement.
Before Kaia could respond, Mason spoke in a low, steady voice.
14%
Finished
His eyes rested on Kaia, calm and steady from years in the business world. “Ms. Preston, Mr. Preston already mentioned Evan’s condition to me over the phone, and said you might be the one overseeing the treatment. Since we’re here, it means we trust Mr. Preston’s judgment, and naturally, we trust you as well. However you treated Amelia before, that’s how you should treat Evan as well.”
Seeing this, Amelia hurried to Kaia’s side. She clasped Kaia’s icy hand and gave it a firm shake, lowering her voice to encourage her. “Kaia, you can do this. You’re far more capable than you think. Trust yourself.”
Kaia looked at everyone in front of her, biting hard on her lower lip. Her thoughts battled fiercely for a long moment before she finally seemed to reach a decision. She let out a long breath.
She nodded firmly.
“Alright,” she said. Her voice was still tight, but it no longer
wed. Thank
you for trusting me.”
Only then did a look of relief appear on Zach’s face. He waved a hand and said, “Several of the main herbs needed for the treatment take time to prepare. It’ll take some days. You should head back for now. Once everything is ready, I’ll have Kaia notify you.”
”
With the matter settled, they didn’t linger. They rose and took their leave.
On the way back, the atmosphere was completely different from when they had arrived.
“Evan, there’s finally some hope!” Amelia said from the passenger seat, turning to look at Evan in the back. Her smile was as bright as the sunlight streaming through the window.
Evan leaned back against the seat, looking far more at ease than before.
He nodded. On his gentle, composed face, there was now a genuine smile.
Mason focused on driving, saying nothing. Still, from the slight upward curve of his lips, Amelia could feel the release and quiet joy in his heart.
This was hope he had waited far too many years for.
When they ret
to the Everett villa, Nora was waiting anxiously in the living room.
The moment she saw them enter, she hurried over.
“How did it go? What did Mr. Preston say?”
18.05 Mon, Jan 19 U
Chapter 382 A Light at Last
14%1
Finishe
When she heard the words “there’s hope” from Mason, the elegant, usually composed woman’s eyes. reddened instantly.
She covered her mouth, struggling to keep any sound from escaping, yet her tears fell uncontrollably, spilling like beads from a broken string.
“Thank God… at last…” she murmured, walking to Evans wheelchair. She bent down and, with trembling hands, gently touched Evan’s cheek.
All these years, Evan’s legs had been the deepest thorn in her heart.
After she calmed down a little, Nora pulled Mason and Amelia aside, asking in detail about the next steps of
the treatment.
When she heard that the needle treatment would be handled by Zach’s granddaughter, Kaia, she showed nc hesitation at all. Instead, she nodded repeatedly.
“Good. Anyone Zach trusts must be reliable.” She wiped away her tears and regained the bearing of the family matriarch. “When you go again, if there’s time, I’ll go with you. That young lady is taking on such a heavy responsibility at her age. We should show enough sincerity and gratitude.”
She then asked carefully about Kaia’s age and preferences, already planning what kind of valuable yet appropriate gifts to prepare for their next visit.
Watching this, Amelia felt a warmth spread through her chest.
That evening’s dinner was one of the most relaxed and pleasant the Everett family table had seen in years.
After dinner, Amelia remembered that tomorrow was her first day reporting to the Stardale Group. She returned to her room early.
She took out the professional outfit she had prepared in advance, pressed it neatly, and hung it up. Then she carefully checked all the documents she would need for onboarding and placed them into her bag.
With everything ready, she finally let out a breath of relief and prepared to take a shower and rest early.
But before she could step into the bathroom, a familiar sinkin
She froze, then sighed helplessly.
Of course. Her period had chosen the worst possible timing t
pain spread through her lower abdomen.
arrive without warning.
As the pain grew more distinct, she found a hot pack and filled it, then made herself a cup of chamomile tea. Curling up on the bed with the hot pack in her arms, she hoped the discomfort would ease quickly so it wouldn’t affect her condition tomorrow.
Just as the pain left her drowsy and unfocused, there came a knock on her door, neither light nor heavy
Amelia frowned, enduring the discomfort as she slowly slid off the bed and opened the door.
Outside, Mason’s tall figure leaned casually against the doorframe. He was still wearing his loungewear, his hair half–dry, clearly having just finished a shower.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: No Sex for Six Years Because of Her? I'm Done