Chapter 244

It suddenly hit Evangeline that she had been so caught up in picking out the perfect gift for Alex that she forgot to head inside!

In the sprawling courtyard of the old Gordon place, Trey had been parked in his chair for ages, waiting.

"Evie, it's been forever since you visited me. I've missed you!"

Trey snagged Evangeline's hand, his frail, old fingers finding her wrist.

Underneath her light sleeve, the cool, regal green bracelet sat quietly on her wrist. It was the Gordon family's prized heirloom, the very thing that marked her as Trey's chosen granddaughter-in-law.

A few eagle-eyed onlookers caught a glimpse of the bracelet and shot looks of pure envy her way.

A flicker of emotion crossed Trey's face. He had always known.

How could Evangeline's heart change? How could she even think of leaving the Gordons, or her less-than-perfect grandson?

This mess was all Walter's doing. Trey was set on laying down the law with that boy and winning his sweet granddaughter-in-law back.

"I've missed you too."

but with Trey's warm eyes on her, she felt

was well aware that her split from Walter would hit Trey like

tied up at the office. But I've just brought on a new CEO to lighten the load. Now I'll have more time

in her

Trey would always be her rock, and Alex, her

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Chapter 244

one thing that would never

Walter, the man who had once connected them, might as well have been a

had not glanced his way once, not for

up, it

help was busy dishing out the meal, Evangeline took a nostalgic stroll through the Gordon family home. If the divorce went through, these casual walks would be a thing of the past. Out in a quiet garden nook, she

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everyone is here toasting your return. Why are you alone here?" Evangeline sidled up

him.

look that was as deep as the ocean before playing it cool. " I'm all about peace and

anyone had to pick the one person who truly got Alex, it would be Evangeline, hands down. He only

sitting right next to Trey waiting for dinner... Don't you feel weird about it?" She scrunched her brow,

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