Chapter 467

If it were Evangeline, not even the worst conditions could keep her away, come hell or high water. She would be there on time. It was not about Walter's birthday; it was a matter of personal pride.

Evangeline's words grew more charged with every breath, and she shot Walter a look that was heavy with implication. "Seems like your new flame isn't all that into you, huh?"

That look made Walter squirm.

Minnie had been primping and preening non-stop since she got wind of the birthday meeting, wanting to look her absolute best for Walter. Walter kept his opinions about Minnie's treatment of him to himself, but truth be told, she had really put in the effort for that occasion.

However, what was the point? He had no intention of letting Minnie steal the spotlight. After all, a show had just been a show—it always wrapped up, and the crowd went home.

The only real things in life had been his wife and children.

"Evangeline, it's just us here now. Bringing up someone else all the time just k