"Evelyn, my heart aches for you." Kevin's voice was filled with compassion as he looked at me, sobbing uncontrollably. His eyes carried a deep sense of pity.

"Zach is only five years old and has already endured such bullying. Can you imagine the pain and helplessness he must feel?

"And Ethan, he was left with no choice. He distanced himself from you to protect you both. But can we even begin to comprehend the torment he's been through?

Choking on my tears, I nodded.

Vivian, that wicked woman, didn't even spare a child, all for the sake of revenge against Ethan. But Zach was innocent. He was just a little boy. He was supposed to grow up carefree and loved, not burdened with such cruelty.

The thought of Zach's helpless face when he was bullied tore my heart.

"Ethan, you fool..." I murmured. "You bore all this pain for us. But did you ever think about how we'd survive without you?"

Images of his gentle smile surfaced in my mind. His calm, deep eyes held a tenderness that felt infinite when they looked at me. Those strong, steady hands that used to tug me into his embrace. Being held by him felt like heaven.

Though he wasn't one for grand celebrations, every little act of care spoke volumes of his love. Once, I had been desperate to escape him. His possessiveness was overwhelming and suffocated me.

But these two years without him had shown me just how important he was to my life. Without him, I was adrift a lone boat caught in the stormy seas with no achor.

"Kevin, is there no way you can give me Ethan's contact information? Even just a phone number? I miss him so much..."

Troubled, Kevin shook his head. "I'm sorry, Evelyn. Ethan made me promise not to tell you. He said it was for your own good."

I took a deep breath and held back my tears.

"Then... What about Zach? I can't just sit back and let my son suffer. Please, tell me where he is with the Albrights.'

Kevin bit his lip, clearly hesitating.

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"I honestly don't know much about Zach's situation. Lately, Lianne and I have been swamped with work and haven't had the time to look into it. But I heard Vivian took him to the Albright residence. Apparently, he's being watched over by a nanny and private tutors. Beyond that, I really have no idea."

Hearing this, my heart sank into despair. Zachary was alone in that cold, strange surrounding. How much had he endured in my absence?

And here I was his mother-completely powerless. I couldn't even find out exactly where he was. I felt like a complete failure. "I'm sorry, Kevin. I shouldn't have pushed you so hard." I forced a faint smile of apology.

"You and Lianne have already done so much for me. I shouldn't ask for more."

"Don't say that." Kevin patted my shoulder. "We've been friends for years. Helping each other is what friends do. Don't worry. I'll try to find out more about Zach for you. As soon as I have any leads, I'll let you know."noveldrama

Even though suspected he was

lying and hiding the truth to protect me, I still nodded gratefully. He couldn't possibly not know Ethan's contact information. Otherwise he wouldn't be aware of all the terrifying things that have happened.

After parting ways with him, I drove aimlessly through the streets. My mind was a chaotic mess. I didn't know where to go or what to do next. At that moment, I missed Arth

Ethan more than anything. Only he could give me the strength

desperately needed.

Perhaps I should ask Lianne. She was close to Ethan. Maybe she knew where he was. Gripping the

steering wheel, I made a sharp turn and headed toward her house.

20 minutes later, I knocked on her door.

"Evelyn?" Lianne was shocked to see me. "What are you doing here so late?"

"Lianne, I need to ask you something." I got straight to the point. "Can I come in?"

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