Her Precious Baby

Chapter 290

Evander’s face fell, and he rubbed his chin. “Continue.”

“Joel lost his father when he was five. His sister raised him. They survived on donations from their fellow villagers. He worked hard and got accepted into a design academy while his sister became a nurse. She was assigned to a hospital in a county.'’

Everything about the siblings' lives sounded normal up until that point. But then everything changed when Sylas took a file out of his briefcase and handed it to Evander.

“Coincidentally. Joel's sister is the nurse who... worked with us five years ago.”

A giim look filled Evander’s eyes, and he said solemnly, “So you're saying this has something to do with that woman who went into labor back then?”

“Yes,” answered Sylas. “I ran into that nurse once five years ago, and I still remember what she looks like. That's Eve.”

A hint of surprise replaced the solenmity in Evander’s eyes. If that's true, then that explains why Joel wanted to hit me.

Evander slept with a random woman five years ago. It was an accident, and he would swear his life on it. He had no interest in that woman. All he wanted was to get rid of that baby, so it wouldn't get in the way of his life.

they bribed. Joel should know what happened and why she was paid. But then the nurse drove into a river and died in an accident a year before. The

of tension. A moment of silence later, Evander

happened five years ago, and I need to know who the enemy is. I've been keeping Floretta safe all these years and don't dare to imagine what would happen if her biological mother's identity were exposed. I'm sorry, Joel.

was nothing but a checkpoint

Once inside the house, he saw a pair of familiar shoes on the shoe

the kitchen, lending a hint of warmth to the otherwise cold residence. The frown on Evander’s forehead disappeared,

watching some TV. “Oh. you're home, Evander.” She looked

Evander resumed his aloof persona and unbuttoned his

pleaded with Valerie. She said she needed to get closer to Evander since the wedding was drawing nearer. Evander didn't refuse the proposal, but ever since Olivine moved in. he almost never came back. Even when he did, he was

Evander. It's almost lunchtime. Go on and take a shower. I picked up a little

His gaze was fixated on the kitchen, and he was upset. She must have heard all the commotion. So why isn't Angeline

he was staring, and a hint of envy filled her heart, but she kept her smile up as best she could. “We're getting married soon, Evander. You really don't have to hold back. Why don't we go to the lounge and

any heed, for they were going to get married soon.

held his impatience down and rolled his sleeves up.

the kitchen. “Why