A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 516

She froze, staring at Yvan who, up until this moment, had only appeared on her TV screen. Now, suddenly, he was here, so close that she barely had time to process the situation before she found herself enveloped in his embrace.

Matilda's body stiffened.

It was an impulsive move by Yvan, fearing she might, just like before, turn away and leave without a word. Without giving it a second thought, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around the slender woman.

Time had changed, years had passed. There was a vast river between them now—a river Yvan couldn't cross, leaving him stranded on the opposite bank, powerless and watching from afar.

But now, she was within arm's reach, and he had longed to hold Matilda, to pull her into his embrace and claim her as his own.

Admit it, Yvan, you traveled miles to another city, chasing another shadow, all in search of a fleeting moment of peace for your restless heart.

Being near Matilda, that's where his peace lay.

Matilda pushed Yvan away. His voice was hoarse, "I... didn't mean anything by it."

"Why are you here?"

Matilda, maintaining her composure, managed to step back from his embrace, smoothing out her disheveled hair, her demeanor feigned indifference, "Weren't you in Sea City?"

She had fled from one city to another, so why was Yvan still on her trail?

"I..."

Yvan looked at Matilda's face, suddenly realizing that even her guarded and wary expression was, to him, a precious treasure.

Just seeing Matilda before him was satisfaction enough.

"I came to wish you."