Chapter 303

"No, not at all." Evangeline laughed it off, but it was clear she was faking it.

How could she admit the humiliating thing Walter had done to her?

"Just pretend I'm really tired lately and need a serious break." Evangeline grabbed a throw pillow and, pretending to play with it, used it to hide her face.

Roslyn saw right through this act of evasion and felt her anger melt away, leaving only a deep concern for Evangeline. "You can rest any way you want, but you have to talk about what's going on so we can back you up, okay?"

"I... don't want to fight back anymore." Evangeline's gaze fell, filled with sadness.

She just wanted to cut Walter out of her life for good. Alas, she knew that was a pipe dream.

She had promised Cole she would make it work with Walter and have a child. How could she let him down?

Hiding away was just... a temporary escape.

"That's not going to work."

Roslyn's fists tightened with fury. Her best friend Evangeline was being tormented by a lowlife. Was she su