Chapter 224
That piqued Evangeline’s interest. Yale did not talk with her and instead went behind her back to talk to Hank, of all people?
“What’s the big secret? Why are you guys keeping me out of the loop?”
Hank let out a big, easy laugh. “Keep you out of the loop? Please, if I wanted to do that, I’d just whip up some excuse right? I wasn’t going to tell you, but since you’re asking, I guess it’s time to lay my cards on the table.”
Evangeline felt a knot form in her stomach. Anything that needed such a clear stance was definitely not trivial.
What Hank said next totally blindsided her.
“He told me that all five of them think I’m the best guy for you to marry. They even came to me to see what I thought about it.”
“And what did you tell them?”
Evangeline’s mind flashed back to the conversation in Walter’s office, where Holden had confidently promised to set her up on a blind date.
So, it was not just a spur–of–the–moment thing, and they had been scouting for a match for her all along?
This was all happening way too fast. She was not ready for any of this!
“What could I say? I just told them the truth.”
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Hank’s voice carried a hint of resignation as he said, “I’m at the right age for marriage, and my family’s on my case about it. Since your think it’s a good idea, if you’re on board, I don’t see why not.”
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As he spoke, a hidden pain throbbed in his heart, but he maintained a nonchalant facade.
He knew Evangeline too well, having been by her side long enough to read her emotions from the slightest gesture.
It was obvious that they had too much time on their hands, meddling in her life for fun. She had to find someone on her own, and fast. This time, the spotlight was on Hank, and she could still talk her way out of it. However, if they brought in some random guy, she would be at a total loss!
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