Chapter 241
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Yale had always been careful not to hurt Roslyn’s feelings, choosing his words with care even when he was laying down the law. This time, faced with her tearful eyes and the weight of the moment, Yale’s restraint. shattered. He could not believe it had come to this, and he could not bother with being gentle anymore.
“Niece?” Roslyn echoed his words, her eyes puffy and red as if she had been crying for hours. “Are you still trying to fool both of us? You say you think of me as a niece, but does a niece’s embrace stir anything in you?
“Alright, you’ve made your feelings crystal clear. I get it. I’ll just keep my distance from now on!” Roslyn had her own pride, but for Yale, she had crushed it to smithereens, all for a single smile from him. She had tried everything, even throwing herself at him, but nothing worked. She was done.
The car door slammed shut, leaving Yale alone with the fresh lemon scent that Roslyn had left behind. Life in the army, surrounded by tough guys, had not prepared him for dealing with a delicate girl like Roslyn, especially one who was trying to date him.
Maybe this was for the best, though. He had gotten rid of a complication, or so he thought. Even then, there was this nagging discomfort in his chest. What was that about? He decided he would just steer clear of Roslyn. With time, this unease would fade away…
Back at the Emerald of the Highlands villa, Evangeline finished cleaning up the kitchen chaos and strolled up to her room on the second floor, ready to call it a night.
Evangeline’s night was anything but restful. Just as she was about to hit the hay, her phone erupted with a ringtone.
It was Trey on the line.
She glanced at the caller ID, her fingers instinctively grazing the heirloom bracelet from the Gordons, a treasure beyond measure.
Trey’s warm voice filled her ear the moment she answered.
Chapter 241
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“Evie, Alex is back in town. How about swinging by the old place for a reunion dinner? It’s been ages since you two caught up. Let’s pick a day for at proper family get–together. I’d love to soak up some of that youthful energy and revel in some good old family fun.”
Trey was beaming just thinking about his grandson and granddaughter–in- law’s return.
“What about today? I’m free as a bird–no big deals at the office.”
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