Chapter 22

Evelyn returned home after the enchanting time at Mia's book launch party, but her thoughts were far from settled. The memories of her reunion with Alexander lingered in her mind, stirring emotions she had long suppressed. As she resumed her daily routine, the weight of her responsibilities weighed heavily on her.

Her children, Isabelle and Lucas, were busy with school and extracurricular activities, leaving Evelyn with a sense of pride and concern.

One afternoon, as Evelyn was going about her household chores, Lucas rushed home, his face beaming with excitement. He couldn't contain his admiration for Hannah's actions at school. "Mom, you won't believe what Hannah did today!"

Evelyn looked at her son, intrigued. "What happened, Lucas?"

Lucas eagerly recounted the story of how Hannah had intervened to protect a bullied student, even though she was outnumbered. Her bravery had left an indelible impression on her classmates.

"Mom, she was amazing I've never seen anyone so fearless," Luca