Chapter 393

"Walter, I dashed off so fast that I forgot to tell you something. Grandpa Cole doesn't know the whole story about the fight, just that you're hurt and need to rest at home. So, when you're feeling up to it, swing by the Foster family's old place to see him. It'll keep him from worrying too much."

Life was full of strange coincidences.

Evangeline could not help but think how lucky Walter was to have kept the whole fiasco from Cole.

Hiding the truth for Cole's well-being was not wrong. What was surprising was that Trey, too, kept silent about the whole thing. Then, it all hinged on Walter.

As soon as Walter was feeling better, they would both go and check in with Cole. Then, they could put that whole mess behind them.

"When do you want to head back? I'm ready to go now."

The mere thought of seeing Evangeline sent a thrill through Walter, and he moved too quickly, wincing as he aggravated his back injury.

Evangeline caught his pained grunt loud and clear. "Let's hold off on that.