A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 639

Matilda sat on a bench outside the hospital, her gaze fixed on the entrance. When she saw Adrian emerge, she stood up, a mixture of anticipation and dread in her eyes. "How are they?"

"Violet's awake."

Adrian reached out, gently smoothing Matilda's hair, a gesture of comfort. "That's good. From now on, the Boyd family is history for you."

Matilda's response was a mere whisper, her thoughts a tightly locked chest that no one could open.

The ride home with Adrian was quiet, the silence a blanket over the both of them. When they arrived, it was Logan who greeted them at the door, his surprise at seeing Adrian evident on his face. "Adrian, you're here?"

A smile cracked Adrian's somber mood. "Yeah, buddy. Am I welcome?"

"Of course!"

Logan, feeling a bit relieved, turned to Matilda with a question that had been burning inside him. "Mom, any news about the Boyd family?"

Matilda hadn't yet mustered the courage to tell Logan about Yvan's passing. Just the thought of conveying such news required every ounce of bravery she possessed.

The man who had tormented her was gone from this world. She should feel relieved, shouldn't she?

Taking a deep breath, Matilda opted for a gentle approach. "Logan, it's time we start fending for ourselves."

Their future was now a path they had to walk alone, just mother and son.

At her words, Logan's expression froze, and tears welled up in his eyes almost instantly.

"Mom..." Logan's voice trembled. "What do you mean? Mr. B..."

He couldn't even finish the name.

Matilda pulled Logan into a hug. "It's all over."