Chapter 136

In the fancy restaurant, Evangeline and Hank set down their wine glasses, laughing and sharing stories from when they were kids.

The candlelight flickered across Evangeline's face, highlighting her flawless makeup. She was breathtaking, and her dark red checkered dress only added to her sophisticated allure.

Hank was a chatterbox, always knowing just what to say to get a big laugh out of Evangeline.

Whenever he did, Evangeline felt a thrill she had not felt in ages.

Everyone said a great marriage should make life even sweeter. If there was only pain, however, then it was clear as day—that marriage was a mistake.

She was getting more caught up in the evening by the minute.

Then, out of nowhere, her phone buzzed with a notification.

It was Walter.

[If you don't show up, I'll have no choice but to prove my point by releasing this video.]

Beneath the message was a clip.

The thumbnail showed her, cheeks rosy and looking utterly smitten.

The background was unmistakable—it had been