Chapter 434

At the Emerald of the Highlands villa.

It was the dead of winter, but inside the villa her uncle had set up for her, Evangeline could not feel the chill. It was actually too hot for comfort.

Julieta, ever the worrier, kept a tight leash, fearing Evangeline might catch a cold. So, under the guise of getting some healthy sunshine, Evangeline snuck off to the brightest balcony when the afternoon sun was at its peak to enjoy a breath of fresh air.

Rocking gently in her chair, with just a pane of glass between her and the lazy sunbeams, Evangeline basked in the warmth. Her eyes nearly closed in bliss.

Julieta came by with a plate full of neatly sliced fruit and silently set it down on the coffee table right in front of Evangeline.

"Ms. Evangeline, munching on fruit while you're expecting is great for your baby's skin. You've got to make sure you eat plenty," urged Julieta, though she had already loaded Evangeline up with more fruit than she could stomach.

Just the sight of fruit made