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."

with Trey's warm eyes on her, she

split from Walter would hit Trey like a ton of bricks, so she kept it

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

this plan in her

always be

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was one thing that

man who had

way once,

up, it was time for

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 stumbled upon Alex, chilling alone. The teddy bear she had given him was

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Evangeline sidled up to Alex and plopped down on the wicker chair next

him.

as the ocean before playing it cool. " I'm all about peace

pick the one person who truly got Alex, it would be Evangeline, hands down. He only ever spoke his mind when

big family gathering like this, you're not their kin, yet you're just sitting right next to Trey waiting for dinner... Don't

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