Chapter 243

Stepping out of the car, Evangeline's gaze landed on Walter. His cheeks were tinged with an odd flush, his face set in a blank mask, lips pressed into a thin line. He had this vibe about him, like he was silently warding off everyone.

Evangeline figured he must be annoyed by something and made a mental note to steer clear of him at tonight's family dinner. Their divorce was just around the corner, after all, and there was no point in stirring up emotions. Plus, tonight was all about Alex, the guy she had always looked up to like an older brother. She was not about to let Walter hog the spotlight.

So, what happened next was no surprise.

Walter stood tall and straight, right beside Alex, who was in his wheelchair.

Evangeline, with the Winnie the Pooh bear in her arms, made a beeline for Alex.

"Alex, it's been ages!" Her face lit up with a warm smile as she gracefully placed the bear on Alex's lap. "Check out the gift I picked for you. You like it?"

Evangeline always had these deep