Chapter 627

If Walter decided to 'repay' her for the favor, using it as an excuse to stick around, Evangeline would be out of options. So, she went all in on the denial.

Besides, Walter had been out cold when she saved him, catching only a glimpse of a shadowy figure. He could not tell who was who, or he would not have been fooled by Julia for so long.

"I see..." Walter's eyes lost their sparkle as he walked out of the hospital, his spirit deflated.

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Walter in his usual booth at Kronovia Royale Pub, watching the stage where singers belted out tunes with fiery passion.

The music was so loud, Walter felt like his soul was lifting right out of his body.

Yeah, he had always been kind of adrift. He could not even remember how he had ended up at the bar on that night.

Caden rushed over after getting Walter's call. He was hesitant at first, but one look at Walter's pale face and all he felt was worry.

"Walter, what's got you down?"

Walter's face was a rough map of stubble, his eyes dull and emp