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.

tried to compose and distract herself by asking. Was that Zayla?” Stephen nodded. “Is she sleepwalking?” Evie asked, feeling strange about Zayla’s

sleepwalker walk with such measured steps? And observe the

arms?” Evie was confused. Stephen narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a wry smile,

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 aside. She waved

She walked away. Stephen watched her retreating back and involuntarily called out. “Evie. will rest assured.” Her slender back stiffened and her hands

light to guide her.

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