Chapter 386

As Evangeline turned around, she unexpectedly locked eyes with Walter.

With Trey right there, she could not let her true feelings show like before and simply said in a courteous tone, "Walter, take care of yourself, okay? I'll come visit you when you're feeling better."

Her voice was soft and gentle, but it carried no real warmth.

Walter did not hear the loving concern of a wife in her words, but rather the forced politeness of someone doing what they felt they had to do.

Trey watched Evangeline walk away and quickly gave his grandson a reassuring wave. "Walter, why are you just standing there? Evie's already left. Why didn't you walk her out?"

Walter, nursing a sore back, was slow to move. He had just managed to catch up with Evangeline when her phone started to ring.

Evangeline was surprised to get a call at that hour. She checked her phone and saw Alex's name. It had been ages since they had last spoken, so she quickly accepted the call.

"Alex? What's up? How come you're call