A New Name . A New House . A New Life " Excuse me , young miss , would you mind telling me where you are headed ? " 1 Evelyn was somewhat startled by the driver's voice , pulling her out of the whirlpool of sadness and disappointment she was drowning in . Trying to hide the tears in her eyes , she calmly replied , " Not at all . Take me to the High - speed train station , please ... " She already had a plan for her future : to leave this city right away . Even though her father had taken everything : her money , the facilities she had enjoyed since childhood , her name , the diplomas she earned , she didn't care and wasn't afraid . She didn't need any of that . What she needed now was only her brain . As long as she can think , she believes she can survive . If she could lead her team at Walters Group for a couple of years without her father's help , she believed she could also lead herself out of all of this . She would start fresh to prove to William Walters that he was wrong . A smile crossed Evelyn's face as she recalled her father's harsh words . " Trust me , you wouldn't have survived a week out there without my help , without my money . You would've come back and begged me ... and when the time comes , I will never forgive you ... I will never accept you , Evelyn ! " ' Well , Mr. William Walters , you are dead wrong . I will never come back to beg you ... Never ! ' 1 By the time Evelyn arrived at the high - speed train station , she didn't rush to the platform but headed toward the locker rental area . After inputting a series of codes on the locker door , she smiled faintly upon seeing a black bag , about the size of a laptop bag , along with a small backpack inside . These were her only personal belongings , which she'd bought without using any money she earned while working at Walters . They couldn't sue her for using this stuff . After gathering all the items , she kept walking toward the high - speed train platform , blending in with the other passengers . However , before she reached the platform , she felt something inside her coat pocket . She was surprised to find something inside . Her steps slowed as she checked it . ' Huh ? What's this ... ? ' Veering toward a quiet corner , she pulls out a black cell phone and a small envelope from her coat pocket . Her eyebrows knitted . She didn't remember putting anything in there when she wore it . 08:46 1/3 5 A New Name . A New House . A New Life Hurriedly , she opened the envelope and was stunned to find a few bills and jewelry inside : a diamond pendant . ' Did Stella put this in ? " When Evelyn unfolded the small note tucked inside , her heart clenched as a wave of emotion flooded over her . [ Eve , this is all I can give you . I hope it helps you survive and thrive . Don't worry , this is my own money . I earned it myself , and it has nothing to do with your father . And Eve ... even though you're not born from my womb , I want you to know that I love you , from the bottom of my heart.4 With all my love , Alicia . ] " Alice ... Why do you have to make me cry again ? " Evelyn mumbled softly , feeling happy and heartbroken at the same time . Evelyn struggled to hold back her tears in public . However , Alicia's brief but heartfelt message overwhelmed her , and she could no longer contain her emotions . She looks down at the shiny but gloomy Station's floor and cries ! After calming herself , she continued walking toward the platform , just as the train that would take her to her new life arrived . She was returning to her late mother's hometown , a six - hour journey by high - speed train to Grayenfall Province . But she wouldn't stay in the city . Instead , she planned to go further , to a remote town called Willowcrest . Willowcrest would be her final stop , a quiet place to hide from the chaos , the online noise , and anyone who might recognize her . It was a popular tourist town , known for its natural beauty , where people came to escape from gossip , business , and political headlines . She had already rented an apartment with a view of the sea . She planned to stay there until she gave birth and figured out her next steps . By the time Evelyn arrived at her final destination , the sky had already turned dark . As she dragged her suitcase toward the five - story building , a woman's voice called out , surprising her . She turned toward the voice and smiled when she saw a middle - aged woman walking toward her . " Aunty Martha , thank you for your help . " Evelyn smiled warmly , feeling grateful to Martha , who had found the place for her and was the only person she knew in the area . " Oh dear , don't say that ... " Martha quickly pulled Evelyn into a hug , then gently let go and added , " You are my savior , and now I'll support you through whatever comes " " Thank you , Aunty ... Martha walked her to the door . " Alright , dear , go upstairs and rest . Take this simple dinner and your apartment key . Come by my place , " OB 44 212 < 5 A New Name . A New House . A New Life she smiled while patting Evelyn's shoulder gently before she left . Evelyn finally settled into her apartment . It was a two - bedroom unit with a modern kitchen and a cozy living room . The furniture was simple yet modern , the space clean and warm , nothing extravagant , but far more than she had dared to hope for after everything that had happened . Large windows lined the living room wall , facing the ocean . However , since it was already night , the view was cloaked in darkness , the waves hidden beneath a blanket of shadows . Still , Evelyn stood by the window , her arms folded loosely over her chest as she gazed at the lonely moon hanging above the water . Its pale glow reflected faintly on the glass , and for the first time in what felt like forever ... she breathed . Not in fear . Not in sorrow . But like looking at the end of the tunnel , and knowing that calm , peace , and a new life to live and thrive awaited her there . She hadn't expected to feel it so soon . Not here . Not after being thrown out of her home , stripped of everything : her name , her status , her future . And yet , in this small apartment , in a town no one would think to look for her , Evelyn felt the first stirrings of freedom . A new name . A new house . A new life . She closed her eyes , gently pressed her forehead against the glass , and whispered to herself , " Evelyn Taylor , let's start over ... " The moon didn't answer , but it kept her company . Comment 19 Post your first comment ! 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