Chapter 50

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.