Thank you for the update. Continuing from the previous chapter, I felt sorry for John. Losing a parent is difficult,  but as a child it's can be damaging. John was made to grow up before his time, something he'll never get over. He had to seal with further loss with the death of his fiancee (arguably the love of his life). Dealing with the guilt of Cristian's "death", must have soul crushing. It's no wonder he's a mess.
The way I see it...his father's death trapped him, Caitlyn's death broke him, and Cristian's "death", along with Natalie's love almost destroyed him. Loving Evangeline may set him free.Have a blessed weekend.