Chapter 17 

Most of Evelyn’s friends were from her school days, but after marrying right after graduation, she’d lost touch with theri. 

Her parents, who’d always kept her from socializing, didn’t have their contact info either. 

So when Evelyn changed her number and moved after divorce, her parents had no way to find her. 

They rushed back to the country and tracked down Martin. 

But when they asked him about Evelyn, he just turned red–eyed, muttering apologies. 

Evelyn’s parents grew uneasy. 

“What’s going on? Did something happen to Evelyn?” 

Martin quickly explained everything, and their faces darkened as they listened. 

When he finished, Evelyn’s father slapped him–hard. 

Martin didn’t react, just stood there in silence. 

“Where is she now?” her father demanded. 

Martin told them, and they finally understood why Evelyn hadn’t contacted them. 

Evelyn’s parents didn’t waste time. They booked the earliest flight to France and headed straight to the airport. 

Fourteen hours later, they arrived late at night and checked into a hotel near the lab. 

When Evelyn saw her exhausted parents, her eyes welled up. After a long hug, her mother scolded her. 

“Running off to France without a word, changing your number, and not even telling us? You think you’re all grown up now, huh? If we hadn’t come looking, how long were you planning to hide this?” 

Evelyn glanced at her father, who wore the same disapproving look. She lowered her head, guilt creeping in. 

She hadn’t discussed her decision to follow Steve abroad with anyone, not even her parents. 

She knew they loved her, but she feared they’d insist she settle down with a “reliable man” instead of pursuing her dreams. 

“Dad, Mom,” she said quietly, “I don’t want to get married again. I want to finish what I started.” 

Her father sighed. “Fine. If it’s what you love, go for it. Just take care of yourself, okay?” 

Her mother stroked her hair. “We won’t stop you this time. But promise us you’ll look after yourself.” 

Evelyn smiled. “I will.” 

12:14 

Cleared for Departure: So Is My Love 

60.3% 

12:14 Sat, 17 May 

When they talked, they saw Steve had approached. 

“Who is this?” Her parents asked. 

“Mom, Dad, this is my Steve from school. He’s now my colleague in the lab, Steve.” 

After introducing Steve, she was about to introduce her parents when Steve stretched out his hand first. “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Wells.” 

After shaking hands with both of them, Steve didn’t interrupt the family reunion and headed into the lab. 

Then, her mother asked, “How old is he? Does he have a girlfriend?” 

Evelyn blinked. “He’s 26, single. Why do you ask?” 

Her mother’s smile widened. “What do you think of him? How does he treat you?” 

Evelyn hesitated, then said, “He’s really nice. He takes care of me. I wouldn’t be back in the lab without him.” 

Her mother patted her shoulder. “Then you’d better get along well with him.” 

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