Chapter 63
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Evangeline was left fuming, punching the pillow in frustration. “Great timing, as always. It’s like fate loves to throw us together at the worst times.”
The next morning, Evangeline was up with the dawn, helping Alice whip up a pumpkin pie for Trey. He was not feeling great, but he managed to eat quite a bit, cheered by Evangeline’s kindness, and seemed a little brighter for it.
Afterward, Evangeline wheeled him out for a strollen the garden.
The last whispers of winter had finally retreated, and the morning sun wrapped the world in a cozy warmth. Tulips danced in the garden’s gentle breeze, their colors a vivid tapestry. Evangeline and Trey were lost in easy conversation, their laughter mingling with the cheerful chatter of their video with Trey. It was one of those perfect, tranquil moments.
-However, tranquility shattered as they rounded the garden’s rocky outcrop. There, a
few faces soured Evangeline’s mood in an instant.
Walter and Julia sat in the gazebo, deep in discussion.
Walter had recently helped Julia’s family with a place to stay. Lydia, ever grateful, had brought Julia by at dawn to say thanks. It was also a chance for Julia to get to know Walter better.
“Walt, you wouldn’t believe how terrible my sister has been. She didn’t just throw us out; she’s threatening to make us leave the capital for good,” Julia spilled her troubles, her voice tinged with tears.
“She’s not capable of that,” replied Walter, his tone dismissive.
“I can’t believe she’d go this far. I’ve been bending over backward for her.
Evangeline was just an opportunist clinging to James from the Foster Group. Sure, James was part of the company, but the real power lay with the enigmatic Ms. Foster, the rightful heir. James was not a threat to Walter, but Ms. Foster, with her sights set on the same hot spring town project he coveted, was a thorn in his side.
The Foster family drama had barely cooled down, and there she was, hungry for
more.
Ambitious women were a rarity, and Walter found himself intrigued by the prospect of meeting the elusive Ms. Foster.
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“Grandpa, Dr. Lawson will be here any minute. I’ve asked Mrs. Cook to wheel you. back to your room. I’ll just take a quick stroll in the garden, and then I’ll come keep you company, okay?” Evangeline stepped in front, shielding her grandfather from the sight of Walter and Julia together, which she knew would only upset him and worsen his condition.
“Sure, go enjoy the garden. Spring is in full bloom, and it’s a sight for sore eyes. It’ll lift your spirits,” said Trey, offering a comforting smile.
the two thorns in her side
Once Trey was out of sight, Evangeline intended to dod and retreat to her bedroom. However, as fate would have it, she ran smack into Aria and Lydia on another path.
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