Chapter: 3502

As Niko spoke of Calvert's past, a flicker of bitterness crossed his face, a reflection of the hardships his friend had endured.

Both Calvert and Evelyn carried deep-seated wounds in their hearts, burdens that had shaped them into the people they were. Niko knew that this wasn't just about Evelyn finding someone who could understand her pain-Calvert needed that understanding too.

Love was a miracle. It has the power to pull people out of their darkest places, to help them find light again.

Ainsley felt a surge of emotion wash over her.

She knew Niko well enough to understand that he wasn't the type to speak lightly about such serious matters.