Chapter 5 When Evelyn opened her eyes again , Matthew was sitting by her bedside . The moment he saw her awake , he leaned forward and took her hand , his voice full of concern . " Evelyn , thank God . You're finally awake . " " ... Matthew ? " " I'm sorry , " he said gently . " I was in a meeting and missed your call . " His brow furrowed . " Those nurses have already been fired . I promise , nothing like that will ever happen again . " Evelyn stared at him quietly , saying nothing . Matthew looked a little awkward . He tucked the blanket around her , said a few comforting words , then stood up . " There's something I have to take care of at the office . You rest up . I've already spoken with the doctors . You'll be fine now , and this won't happen again . " He leaned down and kissed her forehead before leaving the room . Evelyn's fingers trembled slightly as she watched him walk away . He didn't even have time to speak with her for more than a few minutes . After several days in the hospital , Evelyn was finally cleared to go home . Just as she walked through the door , she heard laughter coming from the living room . Matthew's mother , Haley , was gently cooing at the baby .. " Kent , look ! Do you know who this is ? That's your mommy , Evelyn paused , then looked up . ) ) Haley was holding the baby , smiling as she showed him a phone screen- and on the screen was clearly a photo of Lila . Hearing footsteps , Haley turned and saw Evelyn . Her smile vanished instantly . " Oh , you're back ? " She looked Evelyn up and down with clear disdain . " You were in the hospital for days . Must be nice living like a queen , Matthew's been working nonstop , and you just lie around in bed like royalty . Chapter 5 3.97 % You were nothing but a poor nobody before . If it weren't for Matthew , do you think you'd ever see the inside of a private hospital room ? " " It was the doctor who ... " Haley cut her off with a snort . " Enough . Now that you're back , don't sit around . Matthew's appetite hasn't been great lately . Go to the office and bring him lunch . " Evelyn lowered her eyes . She didn't argue . She simply nodded . An hour later , she arrived at Matthew's company carrying a lunchbox . As she opened the door , she saw a woman standing in front of Matthew's desk . She wore an oversized mask that covered most of her face and held a stack of documents . When the woman turned at the sound of the door , her eyes curved slightly , full of smugness . " Hello , Mrs. Roscente . " Evelyn's gaze sharpened . She recognized Lila immediately . " What are you doing here ? " " I'm just delivering documents , " Lila said lightly . " You're not going to meddle in that too , are you ? " She took a few steps closer , her voice low and taunting . " Matthew's been so busy lately . If you really care about him , maybe spend more time with him instead of being suspicious of everything all the time ... " Evelyn ignored her and placed the lunchbox on the desk , turning to leave . But Lila suddenly grabbed her arm . Her voice turned pitiful . " I know you don't like me , Mrs. Roscente , but I really am just here for work " Before she could finish , she yanked Evelyn's hand and flung the hot soup from the table onto herself . The boiling liquid soaked her blouse . Angry red blotches bloomed instantly across her skin . " Ah ! " Lila cried out , her eyes welling with tears . The door burst open . Matthew stormed in , eyes darting between them . " What happened ? " Chapter 5 3.97 % Lila bit her lip , her voice trembling . " I ... I shouldn't have come . I upset her . I'm sorry ... " She glanced at Evelyn , looking utterly terrified . But Matthew brushed past her and grabbed Evelyn's hand . " Did you get burned ? " His voice was tense . He turned toward Lila , his expression darkening . " I told you to let the assistant handle deliveries . Get out . " Lila's eyes reddened , and she looked at him with hurt , but said nothing . She turned and walked away . Once she was gone , Matthew sighed . " Evelyn , I had no idea she'd be so rude as to barge in like that . It won't happen again . " He hesitated before continuing . " I love you . I'd never do anything to betray you . But trust me too . Please don't lash out at someone innocent . " Evelyn pulled her hand away , frowning . " I didn't throw the soup . " Matthew blinked , then gave a helpless smile . " Alright . If you say so . you need to He glanced at his watch , his tone turning brisk . " I have another meeting . Go home and get some rest . I'll come home early tonight . " Without waiting for her reply , he left in a hurry . Evelyn stood frozen , then instinctively followed . She saw Matthew catching up to Lila in the hallway . Before he could speak , she had already turned , eyes red - rimmed with tears , and thrown herself into his arms . " I'm sorry , Matthew ... I didn't mean to cause trouble . I've been so careful . Every time I come here , I sneak around like a thief ... " " About what happened back then - those people already changed their testimony , " she whispered . " They admitted she framed me . I don't have much time left . I just don't want to keep hiding in my final day ... not anymore . Is that too much to ask ? " Matthew's expression darkened . A flicker of guilt flashed in his eyes . Chapter 5 3.97 % " Don't cry , " he said gently . " I'll clear your name . From now on , you won't have to hide . " Chapter 5