The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Chapter 57 Summary & Analysis

Six months after Harry’s death, Evelyn’s only option is to get Connor out of town. Connor is one of the only people who knows Harry’s true cause of death, and Evelyn knows that adds to her stress. Having tried talking to Connor and putting her in therapy, Evelyn knows the only thing left to do is to go far away from the spotlight. Evelyn talks to Celia on the phone every night, usually discussing the pain Connor is going through. Celia suggests they move to Aldiz, on the southern coast of Spain, where nobody will care who they are. Evelyn knows that she’ll have to leave Luisa behind, but because Luisa has been working for her for decades, it seems like a good time to say goodbye. Celia asks Evelyn if she’ll be able to handle feeling insignificant, and Evelyn replies that she’s ready.

Once the relocation plans have been finalized, Evelyn goes into Connor’s bedroom. She tells her she’s retiring from acting and that they’re going to move to Spain. She carefully explains that she’s in love with Celia, and that she’ll marry Robert. When she says she’ll answer any of Connor’s questions, Connor tells her she doesn’t care—she’ll do whatever Evelyn tells her to do, but all she wants is to be left alone. Evelyn relents, giving Connor the space she asked for. Two days before the move, she tells Connor she’ll give her as much freedom as she wants, as long as Connor agrees to have dinner with her every night and to see a psychologist. Connor agrees, and when Evelyn hugs her, she hugs her back.