Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE DEVIL'S BRIDE: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 7

Evelina's POVI sat beside my mother's bed, staring at the IV line attached to her arm. She looked smaller than she used to. She looked weak, and I hated whatever cruel force in the universe thought it was funny to keep taking people away from me.First Dad, now Mum."You're too hard on yourself, baby." Mum's voice was weak, but her smile remained gentle.My throat tightened. "You don't get to tell me that."Her smile faltered. I quickly looked away before she could see the tears gathering in my eyes."I won't let Death take you too..." I whispered. "Just like it took Dad."Silence settled between us. Then Mum sighed softly. "You're so stubborn."I snorted. "Runs in the family."She chuckled, "I appreciate everything you do for me, my little Eve."The smile on my face faded. "Then stop talking like you're writing a goodbye letter.""It just breaks my heart," she said quietly, "seeing you work yourself to exhaustion because of me."I rolled my eyes. "No need to get emotional, Mum.""Em

Evelina's POVIf exhaustion was a person, I would have punched it in the face by now. The sun had barely risen, yet I'd already been awake for nearly twenty-four hours.I rode through the city streets with a paper cup of coffee balanced dangerously in the holder attached to my motorcycle. My eyes burned. My shoulders ached. But my bank account was crying. Life was fantastic."Maybe I should start robbing banks," I muttered. A pedestrian walking past looked horrified. "Relax. I'm joking..." He walked faster instead.By eight in the morning, I was already pulling into the small logistics company where I worked as an independent delivery rider.NippyZippy Logistics. The building was tucked between a mechanic workshop and a furniture warehouse, with a loading bay in the back and a small reception office at the front.But it paid and right now, that was all that mattered.I parked my motorcycle and walked inside."Morning, Eve," one of the dispatchers called."Morning."I walked over to th

Evelina's POVI stared at the photo on my phone. Then, at the hospital payment reminder.After a few more minutes of staring at the screen like it might magically solve my problems, I shoved my phone into my pocket and stood up. My mind was made up.The first thing I did was make sure Caleb had absolutely no idea what I was planning.That man was already dramatic enough. Before heading there, I stopped by the hospital.The familiar smell of disinfectant greeted me the moment I stepped into mother's room. My mother looked up from her book and smiled."There she is. How're you doing, my Tiger?"I smiled back. "Still alive, Mum.""That's reassuring."I sat beside her bed.For a few minutes, we talked about everything and nothing. The weather. Hospital food. A ridiculous television show she had become obsessed with. It felt almost normal, then her eyes narrowed."What?" I frowned."You look exhausted.""I'm fine, Mum.""Evelina, you have bags under your eyes.""Ughh… I've just been busy."

Evelina's POVThe moment I stepped out of Nightfall Estate, I released a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. What the hell had just happened in there?I climbed onto Dad's motorcycle and stared at the mansion behind me. There was something wrong with that place.Everything about it felt strange—the people, the enormous estate, the guard who looked like he could crush me with one hand, and especially the man who owned it.Adrian Nightmere.I still couldn't understand how he knew my name. And why did he look at me like that?I shook my head. I didn't have time to figure out mysterious rich men and their creepy mansions.I rode straight to the hospital. The first thing I did was make the payment for mum's dialysis.For the first time in days, I could breathe. At least this week's treatment was covered. But instead of feeling completely relieved, my mind kept returning to the same question.Was taking that job the right decision?The money was exactly what I needed. More than I cou