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"Evie, life hasn't been kind to you, and no matter how much your uncles and I try, we can't take the place of your real parents.

"Normally, I wouldn't give you a gift at my age-it might mess with your luck. But how could I not give you something for your first birthday with the Fosters?"

Cole's heartfelt words made Evangeline's eyes brim with tears.

"Grandpa, you don't have to do anything..."

Before she could finish, Cole gestured for her to be quiet.

"I don't have much to give, and I wouldn't want to curse your luck, so I'll just give you a little something to remember this day by."

With everyone watching, Cole lifted his left hand. The emerald jade of his ring drew all eyes to it.

Cole had won from the last great gambler in his legendary victory. Once it became part

Cole slid the ring off

was palpable, with gasps echoing

gave that ring to Evangeline, it would mean she was set to be

grasped Evangeline's hand, and before she could even react, he slipped the ring onto her left

to speak, but Cole did

shares a bond with me, and you all understand the weight of

granddaughter Evangeline. Should

and modest, as f he were

family's influence and standing, though, they most

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need them.

the chosen successor of the Foster family, and that everyone

ring on her thumb, feeling its weight like a ton of bricks." Grandpa, I'm still so young. How can I

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