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Chapter 631

"Caden, you've had quite a bit to drink too. Why not crash here tonight and head back tomorrow?"Caden and Walter had been inseparable since childhood, often having sleepovers at each other's places. However, as they grew up, those days became rare.Caden massaged his temples, weighing the odds of a peaceful night's stay…Skipping one night at home would not be a big deal, would it?With that thought, Caden cautiously asked Aria, "I can't remember the last time I crashed here. Mind if I stay over?"Aria chuckled. "Stay if you want to. It's not like it's your first time."She waved over a servant. "Show Mr. Scott to the guest room."After saying goodbye to Caden, Aria headed to Walter's room.The wedding dress photo on the wall caught her eye, and then her gaze fell on her son, who had lost so much weight he was barely recognizable. Her heart ached for him.Evangeline had returned the bracelet to the Gordon family, signaling the end of her engagement with Walter. They were boun
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Chapter 632

Walter's throat tightened, and he could only muster a weak attempt at comfort. "Hey, what about Caden? He's the one who dropped me off last night, right?"Aria thought back to the servant's update."He was going to crash here and leave in the morning, but some urgent family thing came up, and he had to bolt in the middle of the night."Walter scrunched his brow, puzzled by Caden's sudden departure.After all, Caden was loaded. His family was not exactly waiting on him hand and foot. Plus, his aunt and uncle were the picture of health; they did not need him to run the family business. What was so urgent that he had to dash off?However, with Caden gone, it was actually a relief."Well, if that's the case, I should head out too."Walter started to rise, but Aria held him back. "Walter, it's been ages since you visited your grandpa. You're here now, so maybe... go see him?"Trey was getting on in years, always sitting by himself in the yard, staring into space. That solitude—it ma
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Chapter 633

"Walter is here? Take a seat." Trey glanced up from his busy work and nodded toward the chair across from him.Walter sat down, steeling himself for the storm of anger he was sure would come from Trey.To his surprise, Trey just fiddled with the ring on his finger and kept on making coffee.It was not until he poured the third batch into a cup and set it in front of Walter that he finally said, "Walter, give the coffee a try. I've been working on his brewing skills. Notice any improvement?"'Grandpa had called him over with such urgency just to... taste coffee?'With Trey looking on expectantly, Walter picked up the cup with a puzzled look and took a cautious sip.He was not exactly a coffee connoisseur. He ate merely to fuel his body, to keep up with the demanding pace of work at Gordon Group.The coffee swirled on his tongue, but Walter, being no expert, could not pick up any hint of sweetness or a pleasant aftertaste, just a strong bitterness that made him instinctively frown
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Chapter 634

'Suffering in silence.' That old saying was the only thing that came to Walter's mind.It was spot-on for his situation.The mess with Julia was exactly that—a whole lot of hurt he just could not put into words."Why so quiet?"Trey eyed Walter's silence and decided to break the ice."You've been away from the old house for ages. You even dodged me at Mr. Foster's funeral, sneaking in to pay your respects when I wasn't around. Here we are, finally face-to-face, and you're giving me the silent treatment?"Walter's skin crawled under Trey's offbeat interrogation. "It's not that, I just... don't know what to say, that's all.""Well, you might be at a loss for words, but I've got something to say to you."Trey's warm smile faded into a more serious expression as he reached into the coffee table drawer and pulled out a box.It was an old wooden box, ornately carved and clearly well-crafted.Walter knew that box all too well.Back when the Fosters threw a birthday bash for Evangel
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Chapter 635

Walter was at a loss.He wondered if he could convince Trey that he kept Minnie around just to check out her background. However, the disgusted look on Trey's face said it all. The rumor mill had already done its work, and Walter was the bad guy who had let Evangeline down. It felt like he could plunge into the depths of the ocean and still not wash away the gossip."Not get involved?" Trey let out a bitter laugh. "I stayed out of it before, let you two figure things out on your own. And what happened? You've hurt our Evie so badly for those women. If I don't step in now, what's going to happen to my great-grandchild?"Trey knew all too well the weight of their family's name. The Gordons ruled the South, the Fosters the North, and that did not come from sitting back. The Foster family's empire was every bit as grand as the Gordons', and beyond the city limits of Avalon, the Fosters were even more of a big deal.Would the Fosters ever really let the Gordons raise their kid? That was
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Chapter 636

Walter did not wait for Trey to respond. He left the study, got into his car, and took off.He did not want to divorce Evangeline, but she had made up her mind. Was it really up to him?It was all so frustrating!His frustration pushed him to floor the gas pedal, and he zoomed off, the world outside blurring past.As he began to relax, his phone rang with a distinctive tone.It was the direct line from David.Was there news from Southern Crownlands?With that thought, Walter hit the brakes, pulled over, and picked up the call in a hurry.Just as he expected, the second Walter hit the answer button, David's voice buzzed with awesome news."Mr. Walter Gordon, guess what? The Bennison family's in a total mess—they're fighting each other! And guess what else? Our diamond mine case just got a lucky break."The big shot who was backing the Bennisons are done with each other. I sent over a little peace offering, and boom, they're talking about teaming up with us!"Walter let out th
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Chapter 637

Evangeline, having rested well throughout her observation period, was finally cleared to leave the hospital.Roslyn had to dash back for the launch of her new show and could not skip the press conference.Celina and Julieta had been by Evangeline's side, taking turns to care for her. On discharge day, they had everything packed and ready to go early.Evangeline's five uncles were huddled awkwardly in the hospital room, watching two ladies pack up, exchanging helpless glances as they waited.Catching the uneasy looks on their faces, Evangeline could not help but feel a twinge of guilt. "I'm just getting out of the hospital. Why did you all show up?" she asked, her voice tinged with embarrassment.Her uncles had always doted on her, but their overwhelming concern only made her heart heavier. It was not just about them; it was the way their love seemed to echo with memories of Cole.Cole, the one who had cherished her more than anyone else, was gone. The thought alone was enough to
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Chapter 638

Evangeline's eyes glistened with tears, but she managed a smile.That was the first time the Foster family had come together for a meal since Cole's passing, and they had to make it count.The five brothers, along with Evangeline, made six in total.They intentionally left the seat at the head of the table vacant.It was Cole's special spot.The lunch spread was nothing short of a feast, and the cooks had even whipped up a creamy wheat cereal especially for Evangeline, who was recovering from a miscarriage.The six of them picked up their utensils and kept the conversation light and full of laughter, just like the days when Cole was still with them.Except, Cole's laughter was missing, and so were his wise and guiding words.The six Foster kids, who were a force to be reckoned with out in the world, then seemed like they had lost their beacon in the dark.No one knew who started it, but before Evangeline knew it, the dining room echoed with sobs.Evangeline felt her own tears
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Chapter 639

Evangeline had been in Yale's life for two decades, and she could count on one hand the times he had smoked.She wondered… Could this be about Roslyn, his best gal pal?"I get where you're coming from, but Uncle Yale, life is too short, and happy moments are even shorter."Yale had always been logical, but if he was that way about feelings, when was he going to let himself be happy?"Happiness is staring you in the face, ready for the taking. If you keep dragging your feet and miss out, won't you be kicking yourself later?"Roslyn might say she and Yale were never going to happen, but Evangeline knew better. Women understand women, and it was clear as day that Roslyn was holding out for Yale. However, who would have guessed…Yale's gaze darkened, a storm of anger brewing just beneath the surface."Evie, did someone tell you something?"If Roslyn had been spreading lies to Evangeline, he would not let her off easy.He had made it clear before: Evangeline was his line in the san
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Chapter 640

"I was going to rest, but then I saw you go into the master's room. I figured you had something important to talk about, so I waited," Julieta explained, worry creasing her brow. However, Evangeline could see the tiredness in her eyes."Ms. Evangeline, let me walk you back to your room. You need to rest.""That sounds perfect."With Cole's funeral behind her, everything else seemed to fade away. Evangeline was drained, body and soul. All she wanted was to curl up in her room and find some peace and quiet.Evangeline's bed was like a cloud in the dusty old mansion, and she was so wiped out that as soon as she hit the pillow, she was out like a light.She slept like a rock, and in the fuzziness of dreams, she could swear she saw Cole, arm in arm with his wife, giving her that proud, relieved smile.In her dream, she heard Cole's voice whisper, "Evie, promise me you'll find happiness...""Yeah, I promise," she mumbled back. She was sure of it—she would find her happy ending, especi
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