Chapter 272

"Walter, are you serious about all this?" At this point, all Cole wanted was Walter's word. He just could not bear the thought of entrusting Evangeline to him again without it.

Walter did not even pause before nodding vigorously. "If I've told you a single lie today, I'm ready to face the worst you can throw at me!"

Cole gave a casual wave of his hand. "If you've got the guts to say it, I've got the guts to believe it."

He was not questioning Walter's honesty, but…

It was a real head-scratcher how these two kids, obviously crazy about each other, just could not get their feelings to sync up.

"Need any help from your grandpa?"

He knew better than to butt in on young love, but his heart ached to see them all lovey-dovey, and he could not help wanting to lend a hand.

"No need, Grandpa," Walter cut in quickly.

Truth be told, Cole's eagerness for a great-grandson had been a huge help. As long as he did not have to vanish from Evangeline's life, he was over the moon with gratitude. H