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.

ring was the very one Cole had won from the last great gambler in his legendary victory. Once it became part of the Foster family, it turned into a symbol of

held their breath, Cole slid

was palpable, with gasps

that ring to Evangeline, it would mean she was set

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

opened her mouth to speak, but Cole

you all understand the weight

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

f he were asking the

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

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need them.

Evangeline was the chosen successor of the Foster family, and that everyone should take

its weight like a ton of

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