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Walter's brow was a battlefield of creases. Something about Evangeline's story did not add up. However, the memories of last night were like a movie on repeat in his head, and he could not argue with the playback.Was he really going to confess that seeing Evangeline and Alex all lovey-dovey made him so mad that he dragged Caden out to find some company?He stood up and faced himself in the mirror, staring at the marks on his neck with a mix of anger and nausea.This woman who dared to mark him—she was in for it!"Enough, let's eat," he said, dropping the subject.Walter knew he was at fault and decided to let it go.Evangeline was not interested in rehashing the night either. Actually, she did not want to speak to Walter at all, not one single word.Evangeline's stomach rumbled as she finished freshening up. She had planned to slip away quietly, but the delicious smells wafting from the dining room rooted her to the spot.Walter set the last dish on the table and, with a swift

"Fancy seeing you here, Ms. Kast."Walter, perched at the podium, raised an eyebrow. "Though, it hasn't really been that long since we last saw each other, has it?"Minnie's eyes sparkled, a playful light swirling within them, her gaze glistening as if touched by dew. Even then, she pretended to be utterly serious as she replied, "Really? Then why does it feel like an eternity to me?"She propped her chin on her hands, elbows resting on the table, gazing at Walter with feigned naivety.Walter was taken aback.He was no stranger to flirtation due to his family's status, but Minnie's boldness and exuberance were something else entirely.Driven by curiosity, Walter decided to play along, asking with a hint of mischief, "And how long would that be, in your mind?"Their playful banter sent a current of flirtatious energy through the air, almost tangible enough to touch.The college students around them, all too familiar with the rollercoaster of romance, let out a collective, knowin

"Uncle, how is Grandpa? Is he...?" Evangeline could not finish her sentence, her voice choked by tears.Cole was more delicate than anyone knew, and even though Dr. George had worked wonders, his health was still a house of cards, propped up by his unshakably positive attitude.With the shock of his beloved granddaughter's divorce, a marriage that had been rocky from the start, what would he think? Evangeline could not bear to think about it.The voice on the other end of the line was like a sledgehammer to her heart."He's in critical condition. Dr. George is doing everything he can. You need to get to the hospital... now."'Grandpa… Oh, grandpa, please be okay!'He was the one who had always been there for her, the one who loved her most. What would she do if he were gone?'Stay strong... You have to stay strong!' prayed Evangeline internally.Tears streamed down Evangeline's face, the world around her fading away. She started the car on autopilot and raced to the hospital.

"Grandpa Cole is in this state because of the buzz about me and Walter splitting up. How can we save it now?"Evangeline's mind was a total blank. She had no clue how to soften the blow for Cole.Her five uncles all fixed their gaze on her. Then, as if on cue, they all lowered their heads.Yale let out a deep sigh. "If he's already onto us, anything we do now is just spinning our wheels. Let's just... leave it."The worst had happened. What could they possibly do to turn things around?"Uh... Can I throw in my two cents?"Walter, who had not said a peep since he walked in, cleared his throat and finally piped up."Speak up."Evangeline shot Walter an annoyed look. Cole was on his deathbed, partly thanks to Walter, and she was not about to roll out the red carpet for him. She would rather he just spit out whatever he had to say and then vanish from Cole's room for good."He's in a bad state, and while I'm part of the reason, I'm more worried about you, his granddaughter, ending

Cole's words came out with difficulty, and Evangeline leaned in close to catch every sound. However, at the mention of that name, the tears she held back came streaming like a downpour.After Cole had a close call with death, his first worry was about her happiness in the years to come. A sharp pain clutched at her chest so fiercely that she could barely catch her breath.She could not let Cole see her struggle. Fighting the urge to press her hand against her chest, she tried to sound as calm as possible. "Grandpa, Walter and I are cool again, so you don't have to stress over us."Cole managed a weak wave of his hand and a scoff. "Don't kid me, I saw the video. You're splitting up, Evie, I know..." He paused, gasping for air, then added, "I know you're a good kid, and because you're so good, I can't stand the thought of my troubles messing up your shot at happiness..."It was clear Evangeline's reassurances were not convincing Cole.Walter moved closer, standing by her side, and c