Novel1Chapter 172 +25 BONUS "Grandpa, what's got you so mad? Is it because you think it's not cool forto be live-streaming my birthday party? I can shut it off right now-I just don't want you to be upset..." Evangeline did not even let Cole get a word in, quickly turning off the live-stream.
Cole was still fuming, his face a stormy shade of gray. "Evie, tell me, why didn't Walter show up?" Evangeline dreaded questions about Walter Panicking, she blurted out the sexcuse she had used before to brush off her grandfather, "Remember? I said Walter was super busy today, he couldn't make it.....
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Don't you lie to me!" Cole cut her off. "Just because I'm getting older doesn't mean I'm clueless! Cclean now, I'm giving you the chance! The whole thing about you two wanting a kid, was that a fib to fool me? And if there's anything else you're keeping from me, spill it Trying to keep her cool, Evangeline gave an awkward smile, "I swear, I'm not lying to you, Grandpa." She blinked rapidly, silently pleading with her uncles for help.
Evangeline knew her uncles were all too aware of the between her and Walter: Uncle Holden, ever the family's guardian, was quick to cto her defense. "Dad, Evie's always been nothing but good to you. Why would she lie? Can't we drop the wild suspicions, please? And let's not forget, today's Evie's special day, with everyone here to see..." "So what if they're watching? Does the Foster family stop living just because we've got an audience?" Cole had battled his way through life; he was not about to be cowed by a crowd.
"Evie, you said you didn't lie to me, right? So call Walter this instant. Tell him it's your birthday and Grandpa's calling him out. Busy or not, he better show up. I'll be right here, waiting to see if he's got the guts to skip!" "Grandpa, we were all young once. Why put Walter on the spot?" Evangeline's lip trembled as she fought back her emotions.
+26 BONUS Chapter 172 Walter was either stuck in a hospital bed or healing up at the Gordon family estate. How could he possibly show up for her birthday? However, Cole was unyielding, and not even her uncles could sway him. Evangeline felt utterly lost, out of moves to play.
If she did not call, Cole would never drop it. If she did, would Cole not find out about Walter's injury from Lydia's attack? Then the facade of a perfect couple she and Walter maintained would crumble before her sharp and savvy Grandpa. The banquet fell into a hush, the guests' breaths lightening in fear.
All were wary of what the formidable Cole might do if provoked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRight at that moment...
"What's up with everyone? You all look a bit down. Is there something wrong with the party or the drinks today?" The voice that broke the silence was deep and had a kind of sexy allure to it.
It was not just the voice that made Evangeline's ears perkup.it was the fact that was so darn familiar. Walter? Impossible!
Without even thinking, Evangeline's eyes darted toward the sound and fale the she was totally faken aback by the sight of him.
There Walter was, standing tall and looking sharp as ever, his black suit cutting a fine figure against the backlight. The cool breeze of early fall seemed to follow him right into the hall as he nonchalantly slipped off his cashmere coat and handed it to David, who was trailing He did everything with such ease-walking with noble grace, talking with a chill vibe- as if he had just zipped over from the office to make it to Evangeline's birthday bash. Chapter 173
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