Months passed by, slipping through Klein's desperate grasp like sand through an hourglass. The day he finally tracked down Jeremy's hideout, it was already too late. A grim tableau greeted him. Jeremy's lifeless body sprawled across the floor and crimson blood stained the walls. But Evangeline was nowhere to be found.Did she manage to escape? Was she safe? Questions swirled in Klein's mind, tormenting him with uncertainty. But amidst the chaos, one undeniable truth remained - he missed her, missed her presence, missed the warmth of her smile.As news of Jeremy Sinclair's dead and Evangeline's disappearance spread like wildfire, chaos descended upon their company. Reporters clamored for answers, and the revelation that Evangeline, the sole owner of SNCLR, was missing, dominated the headlines.Monica who was reeling from the shock of Jeremy's death, faced her own personal crisis. The truth that was long buried beneath layers of deceit, threatened to consume her. In a moment of raw vuln
As Evangeline was discharged from the hospital, her heart swelled with both relief and apprehension. She wasted no time in gathering her belongings, packing the few clothes she had purchased with Jeremy's card. Alongside them, she carefully placed a twin stroller and a baby carrier.That very night, shrouded in the cover of darkness, Evangeline silently made her way to Klein's residence. Her heart heavy with uncertainty. As she finally arrived at the gate, she gingerly placed a baby basket upfront, carefully nestling the sleeping Xander within its confines and tenderly covered him with blankets."Xander, my sweet baby," Evangeline whispered as her lips quivered. "Please forgive mommy for what she must do."With a heavy heart, Evangeline slipped a note into the basket with the words penned on it: "Hi daddy, it's nice to meet you. My name is Xander."She also managed to make a short letter of her own intended for Klein:"To Klein,I hope this finds you well, though I know it's a tough r
"What the hell?!"The voice behind her pierced the air that caused Evangeline to freeze in place while her hands still clutched on the stroller tightly.She desperately wished she could remain rooted to the spot and avoid any confrontation, but it was too late. The father of her triplets now stood before her.Klein's presence sent a shiver down her spine. She could sense the tension in the air but it was different from what she thought. He had been aware of her surveillance ever since he had found her note.Despite his seemingly nonchalant demeanor, Klein had just sprinted toward Evangeline as fast as he could. His breaths were coming in rapid bursts. He had planned to never let Evangeline go and so he feigned indifference when he was reading the letter. He wanted to coax her out of hiding while ensuring he could locate her easily.In truth, when he had discovered baby Xander at the gate, he had felt a pang of recognition deep within him. He didn't need to read the letter to know it w
Klein couldn't help but chuckle in satisfaction as Evangeline stumbled over her words, her attempts to cover herself and shield her eyes from the unexpected sight of him standing there shirtless."Klein!" she exclaimed, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she hastily averted her gaze.With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, Klein couldn't resist teasing her further. "Like what you see?" he quipped, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched her reaction.Evangeline's face turned an even deeper shade of red as she stammered out a response, her attempts at forming coherent words failing miserably in the face of Klein's playful demeanor."What are you even doing here?!" Evangeline exclaimed, her voice tinged with surprise and frustration as she abruptly stood up, reaching for the towel hanging on the wall rack."I'm just trying to enjoy a bath," Klein explained with a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes as he watched Evangeline's frantic attempts to escape.But Klein had something
The next morning, without Klein's knowledge, Evangeline gathered her resolve and headed to her company with Maxine and Kael in tow. The familiar streets felt different with her new responsibilities now as a mother and a CEO.As Evangeline entered the building, she could feel the curious stares and hushed whispers following her every step. Maxine and Kael were snugly nestled in their strollers, oblivious to the attention they were drawing.The elevator ride up to her office felt longer than usual, with everyone's gaze bearing down on her. When the doors finally opened, Evangeline stepped out feeling a little tenses in along time.She walked through the corridors while heads turned and whispers grew louder. Some of her employees greeted her with surprise and disbelief, while others simply stared, unsure of how to react.As she reached her office, Evangeline's secretary greeted her with widened eyes and a dropped jaw. "Ms. Sinclair, I... I didn't expect to see you back so soon, and with.
As Klein stepped into the cafeteria, his eyes widened at the sight before him. Evangeline and Zach sat close together. Their hands were intertwined in a moment of unexpected intimacy. His brows furrowed in confusion as he took in the scene, unsure of what he was witnessing."Evangeline," Klein's voice cut through the air, with a hint of disbelief. "What's going on here?"Evangeline's heart sank as she saw Klein's reaction, realizing the misunderstanding that was unfolding before her. She quickly released Zach's hand and stood up, her mind racing for an explanation."It's not what it looks like, Klein," she began, her voice tinged with urgency. "Zach and I were just—"But before she could finish her sentence, Klein's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing with suspicion."I can't believe this," he muttered, his voice laced with disappointment. "After everything he's done to you, you're back with him?"Evangeline's heart shattered at Klein's words. She opened her mouth to explain, but
Klein looked at Evangeline with a reassuring smile. "I'll give you two a moment," he said softly, nodding towards Zach, who stood a few feet away.Evangeline nodded, her heart pounding in her chest as she turned to face Zach. "Hi, again. " she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Zach gave her a small, hesitant smile. "Hi, Evangeline," he replied, his tone cautious.There was a moment of awkward silence between them before Evangeline spoke again. "Zach, I appreciate you coming here," she began, trying to keep her voice steady.Zach nodded, his expression serious. "I needed to see you, Evangeline," he admitted as his gaze searched hers. "I needed to talk to you... to apologize."Evangeline felt a lump form in her throat as memories of their past flooded back. "Zach, you don't have to apologize," she said softly. "We've both made mistakes, and I've forgiven you."Zach shook his head, his eyes filled with regret. "But I hurt you, Evangeline," he said, his voice pleading. "I betrayed y
"Oh..." Evangeline mumbled softly, her gaze drifting downward.She cast one final glance at the woman, who exuded confidence and elegance, appearing as though she belonged with Klein. For a moment, doubts flickered in Evangeline's mind, but she quickly pushed them aside. If she were to lose Klein, it wouldn't be because of another woman.With resolve, Evangeline turned her attention back to Klein, offering him a smile."Can we go home already?" she asked, reaching for his coat, which felt oddly unfamiliar to him.Klein chuckled warmly and pulled her close, planting a tender kiss on her forehead."You don't need to be jealous. She's married. And I only have eyes for you," he whispered reassuringly to Evangeline.Without another glance at the woman, Klein took Evangeline's hand and helped her carry the babies leading them inside the car.The drive was long and quiet. And as the car came to a halt in front of a sleek, modern building, Evangeline gazed up at the towering structure in awe.