" Since when did you become so mean ? " Evander looked down at him , his flat tone carrying an inexplicable weight of oppression . " You were a guest who disrespected the host . It serves you right that you were thrown out . " Meeting Evander's gaze , Willard couldn't help but shiver , and he shut his mouth at once . He had clearly said something wrong . Evander was truly angry , which terrified him . " Sorry , Evander , " he apologized immediately , the words rushing out . " I won't make such remarks again . " Only then did Evander avert his gaze . He turned to leave , but his voice , cold and clear , cut through the air one last time . " They're wrong . She's not short - lived . She will outlive every single one of them . " Evander's slender figure vanished into the villa , but Willard remained rooted to the spot , utterly bewildered . What had just happened ? Evander's reaction ... made no sense at all . *** Yvette had slept , but her dream was filled with chaotic , blurry figures . She woke to a world hushed in the pre - dawn silence . Needing fresh air , she stepped onto the balcony before putting on a mask and heading out for a walk by the lake . Her body was still weak , so instead of running , she walked . This was the villa district , and at such an early hour , it was normally deserted around the lake . But today , she actually saw a figure jogging along the lake's path . He had long legs and a slender frame , and his running form radiated a perfect balance of strength and grace . She narrowed her eyes and watched with interest , her mood finally lifting . The world was still filled with beautiful scenery and refreshing people , after all . She wouldn't 06:41 Chapter 11 : 1288 ( Vouchers let someone like Serena ruin it for her . She had walked about halfway around the lake before turning back . On her return , she happened to run into the young man who had just finished his own lap . He was heading toward the villa next door . Their gazes met , and she smiled politely , " Hello . " He responded with a slight nod , his expression calm , his gaze gentle . " Hello . " " Ms. Hawley ! " Just then , someone trotted out of the courtyard , so Yvette turned and slipped through the gate into her own villa . Both Alfredo and Roderick were already awake . They rushed out in their pajamas and looked at Yvette , the excitement on their faces palpable . She offered them a warm smile . " Morning , Dad . Morning , Roderick . I'm just going to shower upstairs , and then I'll join you for breakfast . " By the time she came back downstairs , they were waiting for her , washed and dressed . The moment Alfredo saw the red rash on her face , he exclaimed , " Yvie , your face ... " " It's just a side effect of the new medication , " she replied calmly . During breakfast , both Alfredo and Roderick wore a grim expression , and once again , Alfredo's eyes were filled with agony and sadness . The moment the meal ended , he summoned the family doctor , Stuart Reid , to examine Yvette while asking Stuart about the red rash . " The rash itself is nothing to worry about . It will fade on its own once Ms. Hawley stops the medication . The most important thing is not to scratch it , Ms. Hawley . We must avoid scarring , " Stuart said . But stopping the medication was impossible . In this critical stage , Yvette had to take it every single day . It was the only thing keeping her condition under control . Staring at her face , which was covered in a horrifying red rash , Alfredo was lost in thought for a moment . " May I come in ? " Just then , someone knocked on the door , and Serena's voice rang out . Entering the living room , she greeted everyone and then apologized to Yvette , " Yvie , I'm sorry that I upset you yesterday ... " 06:41 Chapter 11 She seemed so well - behaved and polite that Alfredo smiled in satisfaction . Drawing her closer , he said to Yvette , " Look , Yvie . Rena could be your twin , right? You two look so much alike . " Yvette's gaze lifted , taking in Serena with a measured calm , Honestly , Alfredo was right . She and Serena did look remarkably alike . However , where Serena radiated an outgoing and bright vitality , Yvette herself was calmer . gentler , and more poised , possessing an innate , powerful , and soothing strength . She smiled , " In the past , yes . But not anymore . " With her face covered in the red rash , she no longer resembled her former self 06:41