Chapter 433

Walter's hand that had been holding Evangeline too firmly then rested gently on her slightly swollen belly, under her stern gaze.

It was a strange and wonderful feeling. Walter knew the baby was just a tiny, developing life, but the thought of it growing inside Evangeline, the woman he loved, filled him with warmth.

That warmth flooded through him as he touched her belly, and he felt like the luckiest guy on the planet.

A wave of guilt washed over him for not being there for his wife and child. He silently vowed that once he sorted out his mess, if Evangeline could still stand him, he would make it up to her and their little one.

"Evangeline, take care of the baby," he said, leaving the rest unsaid. "And take care of yourself."

He swallowed the rest of his words, knowing that Evangeline might see his promises as insincere, like a fox offering a chicken well wishes. It was better to leave them unspoken.

Evangeline was taken aback by Walter's sudden softness which was so at odds wi