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Chapter 561

Author: Sisi Yea
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-04 18:40:43
"Health? Why bother fussing over this old body?" Cole's voice was heavy with bitterness. "Trapped in this massive, empty house all day, forbidden from stepping outside—it might as well be a prison. I've lived a full life, and I'm done with these bitter concoctions!"

Evangeline's eyes sparkled with understanding as she realized her hunch was right.

Her grandfather might have thrown in the towel, but she had a trick up her sleeve.

"Don't you want to meet your great-grandson?" She set aside her spoon and gently patted her growing belly. "Grandpa, this little rascal is a real handful. He's always doing somersaults inside, eager to pop out and see you!"

Cole's eyes lit up with a mix of joy and regret. "Of course, my great-grandson! How could that slip my mind?"

When the maid came back, she found them in a fit of giggles and wondered what had happened. A quick glance revealed the chicken soup bowl, polished clean.

"Ms. Evangeline, your oatmeal is ready."

Evangeline did not even glance
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