Chapter 474

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Bathed in the soft glow of the lights, Minnie stood by the cruise ship's railing, pulled out the phone, and dialed a number. A stranger's voice answered. "Hello, who are you looking for?"

Lydia, ever cautious since her hospital escape, never took calls from unknown numbers.

Minnie was aware of that and did not bother with pleasantries. "It's Minnie. Put Mrs. Lydia on the phone, quick."

Lydia's voice came through shortly after. "Julia, you know I avoid unknown calls. Why'd you dial me with a strange number?"

"There's been a bit of trouble, and it's too much to explain right now."

Minnie rolled her eyes at the thought of drudging through a mess of details. "Mom, cut to the chase. You said last time that everything was set, we just needed to find that woman. Was that for real?

she replied, "Absolutely. The moment Evangeline, that little snake, lands in

Minnie was waiting to hear. "I'll text you the location. Get ready fast. And Mom, plans have changed. I'm not after her kid

a flick of her wrist, Minnie tossed her phone into the endless sea, watching it make a

and she was beat. Post-dinner, they naturally headed back to the room Walter had set up just for

on the big bed, both staring up

was free of any romantic vibes. There was none of the fiery passion they would expect from a couple who had been apart for ages. It was more like an old married couple, holding

"Feeling sleepy?"

his attention to Evangeline. He sat up, flicked on the night light, and saw her eyes gently closed, breathing steady. She was out like a

dreaming something sweet because even in her sleep, her

smile.

Adorable.

of its own, tenderly caressing her

peacefully, her cuteness rivaling that of

illuminated her profile, enhancing the natural beauty

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