Chapter 241


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    Yale had always been careful not to hurt Roslyn''s feelings, choosing his words with care even when he wasying down thew. This time, faced with her tearful eyes and the weight of the moment, Yale''s restraint. shattered. He could not believe it hade to this, and he could not bother with being gentle anymore.


    "Niece?" Roslyn echoed his words, her eyes puffy and red as if she had been crying for hours. "Are you still trying to fool both of us? You say you think of me as a niece, but does a niece''s embrace stir anything in you?


    "Alright, you''ve made your feelings crystal clear. I get it. I''ll just keep my distance from now on!" Roslyn had her own pride, but for Yale, she had crushed it to smithereens, all for a single smile from him. She had tried everything, even throwing herself at him, but nothing wor The car door mmed shut, leaving Yale alone with the fresh lemon scent that Roslyn had left behind. Life in the army, surrounded by tough guys, had not prepared him for dealing with a delicate girl like Roslyn, especially one who was trying to date him. Maybe this was for the best, though. He had gotten rid of aplication, or so he thought. Even then, there was this nagging difort in his chest. What was that about? He decided he would just steer clear of Roslyn. With time, this unease would fade away... Back at the Emerald of the Hignds vi, Evangeline finished cleaning up the kitchen chaos and strolled up to her room on the second floor, ready to call it a night.


    Evangeline''s night was anything but restful. Just as she was about to hit the hay, her phone erupted with a ringtone.


    It was Trey on the line.


    She nced at the caller ID, her fingers instinctively grazing the heirloom bracelet from the Gordons, a treasure beyond measure.


    Trey''s warm voice filled her ear the moment she answered.


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    "Evie, Alex is back in town. How about swinging by the old ce for a reunion dinner? It''s been ages since you two caught up. Let''s pick a day for at proper family get-together. I''d love to soak up some of that youthful energy and revel in some good old family fun." Trey was beaming just thinking about his grandson and granddaughter-inw''s return.


    "What about today? I''m free as a bird-no big deals at the office."


    Evangeline had nned to chill, but it had been forever since shest visited Trey. A day off seemed like the perfect chance to check in on him.


    With the dinner being a wee-back celebration for Alex, she could not possibly say no. She owed Alex big time, and a hefty gift was the least she could do to show her gratitude for years of his support.


    When the call ended, Evangeline pondered over the perfect present. It had to be special, something with heart and soul.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    So off she went, driving to the mall on a mission for that perfect something.


    Little did she know, Walter wasid up with an infected wound, fever spiking high, already whisked back to the family estate by David for some rest.


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    "Evle, Alex is back in town. How about swinging by the old ce for a reunion dinner? It''s been ages since you two caught up. Let''s pick a day for a proper family get-together. I''d love to soak up some of that youthful energy and revel in some good old family fun." Trey was beaming just thinking about his grandson and granddaughter-inw''s return.


    "What about today? I''m free as a bird-no big deals at the office."


    Evangeline had nned to chill, but it had been forever since shest visited Trey. A day off seemed like the perfect chance to check in on him.


    With the dinner being a wee-back celebration for Alex, she could not possibly say no. She owed Alex big time, and a hefty gift was the least she could do to show her gratitude for years of his support.


    When the call ended, Evangeline pondered over the perfect present. It had to be special, something with heart and soul.


    So off she went, driving to the mall on a mission for that perfect something.


    Little did she know, Walter wasid up with an infected wound, fever spiking high, already whisked back to the family estate by David for some rest.