Evangeline tried to sound nonchalant.

Truth was, Walter's comment had scared her more than she would admit.

The baby she was carrying was only there because her grandfather wanted it. The thought of having another was too overwhelming to even consider.

"Hahaha, that's my boy! Walter, you're the best grandson-in-law a guy could ask for!"

Cole was at that age where grandkids were his favorite thing, so he was all compliments for Walter.

However, that did not mean his worries were gone.

"Evie, you moved back home, and Walter hasn't even dropped by or called. Is he upset?"

If Evangeline's determination to stick by Cole had caused a fight with Walter, Cole would feel guilty. He would have to convince her to move back as soon as possible! Right on cue, Julieta walked in with Evangeline's phone blaring.

"Ms. Evangeline..." Julieta glanced at the name on the screen, hesitated for a second, then said with a warm smile, "You've got a call from Mr. Walter Gordon." Regardless of how Evangeline felt about Walter, she had to play along in front of Cole.

Evangeline pause, but she quickly got

took the phone, not pressing the answer button just yet, but instead turned the screen to show Cole the name

picture of Evangeline's relieved

much. Look,

could he possibly call me on the dot every time? You need to stop sweating the small stuff, got it? Walter and I are totally fine!" Evangeline rattled off her words at lightning speed, not letting Cole

hit the answer button after she had

Walter, all done

was so sweet and tender that it was like someone had stirred

sugar

that before. He double-checked

sugar act, and Walter, catching on quickly, played along, "Yeah, all finished. And you? What

grandfather to overhear if Walter did not play ball. However,

Walter was a natural, and

Grandpa, watching television. You wouldn't believe it, but he's gotten hooked on this period drama-and it's the one my best friend

understood Evangeline's sweet demeanor that came out of the blue; it was all for Cole's

his mind. You should hang out with him more

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