Novel1Chapter 164 Evangeline stood right by Cole, blushing a file from the atte attention That's right, I've got to grow up so I can take good care playing along with Cole's sentiment Her sweet words made Cole's heart swell with pride.
"Sweetheart, you're so charming! andpal" she chimed in, As they chatted, a thought seemed to strike Cole out of the blue. "You know, when it comes to being dutiful, Walter's really something. Without him getting that top doctor, Dr. George, I wouldn't have bounced back so fast. Now, all I'm waiting for is sgreat news from you "If you could givethe chance to cuddle my precious great-grandkid, I could close my eyes this very second and say I've lived a full life!" Evangeline could not help but roll her eyes at the non-stop compliments.
Was Walter that generous? She had to make a trade for his help, did she not? That was something she could not admit, though. Grandpa Cole was just starting to get better, and if anything about her and Walter set back his recovery, that would be on her.
The uncles had better keep a poker face about it all, or Cole might catch on! "Grandpa, you're talking nonsense. Walter and I, bringing up a kid? When it's time, you'll be the one teaching your treasured great-grandkid all the ropes!" Evangeline finished, her eyes darting cautiously to her uncles, only to notice their smiles seemed a bit forced.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLuckily, Cole was too focused on Evangeline to pick up on anything else, or it would have been noticed.
A flash of joy crossed Cole's eyes, but it disappeared as quickly as it came, and he shook his head. "I'm old, not as sharp as I used to be, and definitely out of touch. How could I possibly help with a kid? You're just trying to keephappy with those words." "Con, you wouldn't really trust anyone else besides yourself with your precious great-grandkid, would you? So, Grandpa, you've got to stay healthy, you know?" 1/2 Chapter 164 +25 BONUS Cole was on the mend at the old family home, with a team of doctors to look after his every need. The house was like a fortress though, sealed off from the world leaving Cole clueless about what was happening outside.
"I get it, I get it," he said with a chuckle. "If this old guy can still pitch in for you youngsters, then you bet I'll keep myself in top shape!" Cole used to be the kind of guy whose word was law, and just the sight of him would send kids scurrying.
Thad softened him though, and he becthe picture of kindness.
The room erupted with laughter at his words, a warm, happy scene that wrapped Evangeline in a blanket of comfort.
This was exactly what she longed for, was it not? The cozy feeling of family, surrounded by the people she held dear.
The only bittersweet part was that the guy she liked would never be part of her world.
Still, what if...
Without thinking, Evangeline's hand drifted to her belly. If she could really If have Walter's baby, maybe she would En.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmhave no regrets after all. A sudden sadness squeezed her chest, and after a quick word to her uncles, she stepped out for sair.
Next thing she knew, she was driving to the hospital, as if sunseen force had taken the wheel.
When she shapped back to reality, she was standing at Walter's hospital room door.
Dusk had settled in, and through the room's little window, she saw hem Woche Sawchen motherin-law/Aria, nodding off beside Walter's bed. Walter lay there, his face a ghostly pale, a stark contrast to his usual vibrant, exasperating self.
Evangeline had never pictured him so vulnerable, so drained of life.
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