Chapter 565

"Sure, if that makes you feel any better, I'm fine with it."

Evangeline's eyes twinkled, not the least bit surprised by Celina's revelation that she had once saved her.

Celina's eyes widened in astonishment. "You knew all this time?"

"Of course."

Evangeline raised her head with a mischievous grin. "You know, you almost had me fooled. Too bad the handkerchief you gave me was a little frayed around the edges—obviously a well-loved item. However, we're not exactly at the 'sharing used stuff' stage of our friendship, so I knew something was up. That is, until David saw the handkerchief."

Just one look from him was all it took to prove Evangeline right.

Of course…

"I'm not one to keep score, Celina. Just so we're clear, I helped you because it was the right thing to do. Even if you were a total stranger lying on the side of the road, I'd have done the same."

"Then I owe you big time." Celina's face was ghostly, but her smile was like a lily in full bloom—delicate and pure, the kind