Chapter 262

Walter's brow was a battlefield of creases. Something about Evangeline's story did not add up. However, the memories of last night were like a movie on repeat in his head, and he could not argue with the playback.

Was he really going to confess that seeing Evangeline and Alex all lovey-dovey made him so mad that he dragged Caden out to find some company?

He stood up and faced himself in the mirror, staring at the marks on his neck with a mix of anger and nausea.

This woman who dared to mark him—she was in for it!

"Enough, let's eat," he said, dropping the subject.

Walter knew he was at fault and decided to let it go.

Evangeline was not interested in rehashing the night either. Actually, she did not want to speak to Walter at all, not one single word.

Evangeline's stomach rumbled as she finished freshening up. She had planned to slip away quietly, but the delicious smells wafting from the dining room rooted her to the spot.

Walter set the last dish on the table and, with a swift