Chapter 440

"What's there to worry about?"

Evangeline brushed it off without a second thought.

She and Alex were close, so there was no need to sweat the small stuff.

Watching Julieta fussing over everything, Evangeline could not help but reassure her, "Mrs. Lewis, we're close, you know. Just treat him like you'd treat me. Forget all that fancy etiquette."

"Ms. Evangeline, hearing you say that puts my mind at ease."

Julieta handed her a glass of lemon water from the coffee table. "Time for your lemon water! You have to keep up with that vitamin C for the little one. No more being stubborn once you're a mom, okay?"

Evangeline's lips quirked at the sight of the lemon slices bobbing in the glass. This pregnancy felt more like a trial than a joy.

She took the glass, took a deep breath, and downed a hearty swig, only to hear Julieta's constant chatter by her side.

"Mr. Alex Gordon was such a loss, all suave and kind-hearted. If only his legs were as strong as his character, he'd outshine Mr. Wa