Chapter 164

Evangeline stood right by Cole, blushing a little from the attention.

"That's right, I've got to grow up so I can take good care of Grandpa!" she chimed in, playing along with Cole's sentiment.

Her sweet words made Cole's heart swell with pride.

"Sweetheart, you're so charming!"

As they chatted, a thought seemed to strike Cole out of the blue. "You know, when it comes to being dutiful, Walter's really something. Without him getting that top doctor, Dr. George, I wouldn't have bounced back so fast. Now, all I'm waiting for is some great news from you and Walter.

"If you could give me the chance to cuddle my precious great-grandkid, I could close my eyes this very second and say I've lived a full life!"

Evangeline could not help but roll her eyes at the non-stop compliments.

Was Walter that generous? She had to make a trade for his help, did she not?

That was something she could not admit, though. Grandpa Cole was just starting to get better, and if anything about her and Walter