Chapter 8 - Evelyn's Last AttemptEvelyn requested to see me.
I almost refused.
Then Sarah advised me to go.
She was sitting in a visitation room when I entered.
She looked older.
Smaller.
Not powerful anymore.
"Elena."
I sat across from her.
"You wanted to see me."
She looked down.
"I made a mistake."
I said nothing.
"I thought you were selfish."
"You watched your son burn me."
Tears filled her eyes.
"I know."
"You watched me beg for my baby."
"I know."
"And you did nothing."
She covered her face.
"I was afraid."
I stared at her.
"No."
She looked up.
"You weren't afraid."
I spoke quietly.
"You were willing."
She started crying.
I stood.
"That's the difference."
Before I left, she whispered,
"Do you hate me?"
I paused.
"No."
She looked surprised.
"I don't hate you."
"Then what do you feel?"
"Nothing."
May you like
Her face collapsed.
And I realized that indifference was the final freedom.
