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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.

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

held their breath, Cole slid the

was palpable, with gasps echoing through

would mean she was set to be the next leader of the Foster

Evangeline's hand, and before she could

to speak, but Cole did not give her a

bond with me, and you all understand the weight of

my dearest granddaughter Evangeline. Should she face any troubles ahead, I trust you'll all look out

were gracious and modest, as f he were

family's influence and standing,

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need them.

a subtle way of telling everyone that Evangeline was the chosen successor of the Foster family, and that everyone should

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

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