hapter 179

"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.

very one Cole had won from the last great gambler in his legendary

Cole slid the

excitement was palpable, with gasps

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

a heartbeat, Cole grasped Evangeline's hand, and before she could even

but Cole

today shares a bond with me, and you all understand

this ring to my dearest granddaughter Evangeline. Should she face any troubles ahead, I trust you'll all

he were

the Foster family's influence and standing, though, they most certainly

+25 BONUS Chapter 179

need them.

a subtle way of telling everyone that Evangeline was the chosen successor of the Foster

a ton of bricks." Grandpa, I'm still so young. How can I shoulder such a huge

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255