Chapter 142

The pressure was light, almost delicate, yet it bore down on Walter's arm with an unexpected force.

Walter had no grounds to hold Evangeline back, but the thought of that guy back at the office, the one with the suave aura and those eyes full of unspoken words whenever they landed on Evangeline, sent a shadow across Walter's face.

Caught off guard for just a split second, his arm gave way under her gentle insistence. Evangeline turned, her movements fluid and graceful, and slipped into her car. With a swift start, the vehicle darted away, leaving nothing but a trail of dust.

Was Evangeline really in such a rush to get back? Was this Hank guy so important that she could not stay away?

Walter spun to find his assistant, David, already at his side.

"Mr. Walter Gordon, heading back to the office?" Walter had told David earlier that he would dedicate the whole day to his wife's medical appointment.

He had not expected her to leave the hospital so soon, though.

Walter shot David a coo