Chapter 567

Holden was ready to roll the dice.

He was betting on Evangeline's sharp eye for judging character, betting that Celina was the kind of person with a conscience, who would not bite the hand that fed her.

With that, the severely wounded Celina was smoothly settled into the Foster family's old house.

When Evangeline got back, she found the confused Cole at the doorstep. He watched the medical team bustling in and out of Celina's room.

"Grandpa?" Evangeline sidled up to Cole and tugged at her grandfather's arm.

Cole snapped out of it and put on a show of being irritated. "Evie, since when did you start making big decisions like bringing someone home without telling me?"

Evangeline knew Cole was not mad. He was just a bit miffed she had not informed him beforehand. With that, she turned on the charm. "I was just worried, you know?

"Grandpa, you see how many docs she's got with her? That must've told you how bad she's hurt. I was scared that waiting any longer would mess with her heal