Chapter 35 Too Much Guilt

• When Liam Walton arrived at the Walton family home, it was Evelyn who opened the door for him. The moment their eyes met, an uneasy tension hovered between them, and for a split second, they stood in awkward silence on the threshold. Eventually, Evelyn forced a gentle smile, stepping back to let Liam pass.
• “Welcome back,” she said in a quiet, measured voice. It was the same soft warmth she always showed, yet for Liam, it felt strangely different this time.
• “Mm, I’m back,” he replied simply.