Chapter 149


    "Evangeline, can you not make a scene, please?"This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    Evangeline was not ying around, however. She meant business this time.


    She had always known about Hank''s crush on her. She just never reciprocated because Walter was the only one in her heart. Since she and Walter were on the brink of divorce,


    Taking advantage of this dare, kissing Hank was her bold deration to Walter that she was done with him for good.


    I was time to cut the cord for good.


    Hank''s years of silent devotion had not gone unnoticed by her, moreover. If she could, she would be ready to open up to him.


    Even though Walter was not there to see it, with everyone watching, it would have the same effect. Evangeline was sure of it: By sunrise, the whole of Avalon City would be buzzing about her steamy kiss with Hank. Once that happened, there would be no turning back for her and Walter...


    Lost in thought, she locked eyes with Hank. The excitement in his gaze was unmistakable. feel this twinge of quilt staring into those deep, loving eyes? Pushing aside her mixed emotions, Evangeline leaned in, her lips inching closer to Hank''s. Why di


    did she


    Her eyes shut tight, yet just before their lips could meet, she was stopped short. Her eyes snapped open to find a slender finger pressed against her lips- Hank''s finger, "Evie, if you''re not into it, I''ll take the penalty shot for you," he said, his voice soft butced with care and tenderness.


    Tears sprang to Evangeline''s eyes. She knew Hank would not push her, he was just trying to save her from the dreaded penalty drink.


    As his finger dropped away, a wild thought shed through her mind, and she almost wanted to knock herself out for it. If only it were Walter in front of her...


    Biting her lip, Evangeline''s arms slowly reached up, encircling Hank''s neck, and she yfully arched an eyebrow, "Why would that be?"


    Meanwhile, Caden was dying inside. He really was going to stand there and watch his Evangeline get cozy with another guy? No way, he just could not take it!


    "Look, since Walter and his crew took off, can we just... forget this game ever happened?"


    "Yeah, let''s just forget it!" blurted Caden, snatching the liquor bottle in a desperate bid to protect Evangeline''s reputation.


    As luck would have it, Evangeline''s eyes locked onto Caden.


    "No way! Just because they''re gone doesn''t mean the show''s over. We''ve still got an audience, right? I''m Evangeline, and I don''t back down from a challenge! Am I right, folks?" She threw the challenge to the crowd, who were all too eager for some drama.


    With the crowd cheering them on, Evangeline''s delicate hand brushed Hank''s chin, and she stood on her toes, her lips inching toward his.


    Their lips were almost touching.


    The bar went dead quiet, the only sound was the collective gasp of the onlookers.


    Evangeline''s lips were just a breath away from Hank''s.


    The stage was set for a blockbuster kiss. The scene was ripe for a steamy embrace between them-


    Ring-a-ding-ding!


    An obnoxious cell phone ringtone sted through the silence, killing the vibe.


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