Chapter 219

Walter was already nursing an injury, and with Evangeline's five burly uncles against him, it was clear he was the underdog.

"No."

While talking, Walter had nearly finished his snacks. He set his hand down a bit too forcefully and winced as the motion aggravated his wound.

The sharp pain from the cut caught him off guard, and he clenched his teeth to stop any sound from escaping. His face went white, and a sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Evangeline noticed the subtle shift in his demeanor and moved closer with concern.

"Walter, are you okay?"

"It's nothing."

Evangeline pushed aside the arm Walter had put up like a barrier, his voice icy as he tried to show her the door.

"David's not around. Got anything else? If not, beat it—I've got work to do."

Before, Evangeline would have walked away without a word. With Walter's stubborn act, there was no way she could just leave him like this.

"Not resting with an injury? What's the big idea?" Her temper flared, and her words c