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Chapter 138
#25 BONUS
Walter did not wait for her to respond. He pulled Evangeline back to the bed and wrapped his arm around her, holding her close
Evangeline instinctively tried to wriggle free. “I’m really tired, I don’t want-”
Walter’s head was filled with nonsense, and she was so over it!
“What do you think? I’ve had a long day too. You think I’m not tired? Stay still, let’s just sleep.”
Walter loosened his grip a bit, and Evangeline found a more comfortable spot to settle into. She only relaxed completely when she saw he really was not going to do anything else.
Sleeping in Walter’s arms was a brand–new feeling for her, and it was… incredibly special
Her heart raced, and she could not stop the tears that welled up in her eyes.
She had expected to lie awake all night, but his arms were just too cozy, radiating the perfect warmth, and sleep came without asking.
When Evangeline woke up, the morning was well underway.
She bolted upright in bed to find the other side cold and empty. Walter must have been up for ages.
Her lips felt strangely hot. A glance in the mirror revealed they were puffy, like she had kissed a beehive.
Walter must have done this while she was out cold!
When did he start this gross habit? She was going to have a word with him!
She h
Trey’s eyes turned misty as he took her hand and guided her back to the couch. “It’s so good to see the both of you on such good terms.”
Before she could respond, he added, “Now that you’re reunited, treasure each other. Forget the divorce- I’ll just take it as a misunderstanding!”
“Guess what, old buddy? We’ve been fretting over nothing. Those two are thick as thieves, and a baby’s on the way soon enough. And get this, Walter sneakily got himself checked out. Trust me, with his health, Evie’s going to have a baby before we know it, and well be great–grandpas!”
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