Chapter 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 some great news from you and Walter.
“If you could give me the 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.
Luckily, 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 keep me happy with those words.”
+25 BONUS
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)