Chapter 332

His words hit Evangeline like a dagger to the heart.

Nonetheless, the sting was dull. She had long accepted that she never truly held a place in Walter's heart. With their mission to have a child complete, it seemed only natural for him to want some distance.

She reminded herself of the reason for her visit and chose not to squander her precious sleep over it.

"Walter, remember the conversation we had about the parenting contract?"

She had brought it up before, and Walter had stormed off, leaving her without a clear response. However, with their child growing inside her, the urgency of the parenting contract could not be ignored any longer.

"What are you getting at?" Walter inquired.

He remembered the terms of the parenting contract all too well. However, the fact that this was the first thing on her mind after getting pregnant made his heart sink.

"I'm saying that now I'm pregnant, the parenting contract should come into effect immediately. I'll print it out first thing tomorro