After Dirvorce I become a SheEO by Vada Weeks

Chapter 784 A Long Future Ahead

Stephen looked at her serious expression and replied in kind. “Next time you try to trick me, I’ll play along. “The future is long; there will be plenty of opportunities for me to save face for you.”! He didn’t seem to be joking; he was genuinely considering her words.

Evie didn’t know what had come over her, but she felt momentarily disoriented. In the confined space of the elevator, she could hear her heartbeat pounding irregularly. Stephen looked down at her and smiled again.

For some reason, he seemed to smile more often since meeting her. Ding… The elevator door opened slowly. The two stepped out one after the other. Just as the door closed, and they entered the corridor, a slender figure appeared.

She was wearing a nightgown and holding a pillow in her arms. She tiptoed, taking slow, careful steps. Evie’s eyes widened in surprise. Was that…

Before she could react, Stephen clasped her waist and spun her around, pinning her to the corner. He put a finger to his lips in a “shh” gesture. He didn’t release her until the footsteps had faded away.

Was that Zayla?” Stephen nodded. “Is

“Have you ever seen a sleepwalker walk with such measured steps? And observe the surroundings from time

going? Where can she go with a pillow in her arms?” Evie was confused. Stephen narrowed

of the corridor was his bedroom. Evie noticed Stephen’s despondency. It was fleeting, but it confirmed her suspicions. “I’m so sleepy. I’m going back to bed,” she said, moving

She walked away. Stephen watched her retreating back and involuntarily called out. “Evie. will

without needing the dim light to guide her. After all, this

first time she had experienced what it was like to walk through the corridors of her own home feeling guilty and afraid of being discovered. She stood at the door of the room, letting out a sigh before