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Chapter 274

Chapter 274

Evangeline noticed Walter first and gestured toward the dining table. "Two more dishes to go, but they'll be ready in a moment. Just hang tight a little longer."

She looked like a devoted wife, so at ease with cooking and waiting for her husband to return from work that Walter felt like this had always been their routine. "Sure."

He was about to take a seat when Evangeline, with a touch of shyness, said, "Oh, I forgot to mention, you might want to wash your hands before we eat. It's just cleaner that way."

Walter had beelined for the kitchen as soon as he got home, not pausing to wash up. Her gentle nudge took him back to his childhood-those days of playing hard and rushing home, only to be caught by his mom before he could attack the dinner table, all because he had not washed his hands.

but his dear wife, Evangeline. A wave of warmth washed over him, and he struggled to find the words for how he felt. Her name, Evangeline, seemed to echo in his heart, making it soft and warm. W nat, he obediently

hands.

was a grown man. He did not need her acting like a nosy neighbor, reminding him to wash

focused on their own plates. Walter seemed like he wanted to break the silence, to say something to Evangeline. However, every time he

stops and felt a twinge of discomfort. They rarely shared a meal like this, and it should not have

between them, small talk seemed impossible, especially with the surrogacy contract

soon as they finished eating, Walter got up and started clearing the table before Evangeline could even react. With no role for

on the bed, her feelings were completely different. The romantic dreams of her youth had disappeared, replaced by the image

a heavy sigh. She might as well freshen up. After all, she had a mission to accomplish tonight. Without any fancy lingerie to choose

was viewing. Evangeline slipped back into the bathroom, gave herself another spritz of perfume, and then stepped out. The light, sweet scent

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