Chapter 348


    "Oh,e on! Grandpa is not out of his mind. He knows how to look after himself. Right, Grandpa?" Evangeline teased, casting a yful nce at her grandfather.


    Cole quickly replied, "You bet. For my great-grandchild 1 do whatever it takes to stay healthy."


    Laughter filled the room once more, the family''s happiness was infectious


    Amid theughter, Evangeline took a moment to really look at her grandfather. He used to have streaks of ck in his hair, but after his illness, it was all silver, making him seem so much older.


    Before she walked in, her uncles had whispered concerns about Grandpa''s sharpness slipping. She had not believed them then. However, after just a few words with him, the yful, childlike glint in his eyes told her everything she needed to know.. Cole was getting on in years, and the time for stubbornness had passed.


    Joyous moments always seemed to pass quickly. The Foster family was having a st, and like they had all nned it, each person showed off their special talents to cheer up Cole. Before they knew it. the evening had arrived.


    One by one, the uncles wrapped up their fun, each heading off to take care of their own business, leaving Evangeline watching her vibrant grandfather with a bittersweet feeling in her heart. She did not want to leave him, but Walter had his work waiting.


    To prove to Cole just how much she and Walter were the real deal, she had to y her part and head back


    with him.


    However, just as Grandpa was waving thest uncle goodbye, he turned that gentle look onto Evangeline.


    "Evie, you and Walter hang back for a second. I''ve got something to ask you."


    With the uncles gone, Walter was all ears for Evangeline. At the mention of his name, he was right there by her side.


    They sat together by Cole''s bedside, a striking pair, both so good-looking and capable that they seemed like a match made in heaven.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Cole watched them, his mind wandering through memories. He never wanted to interfere in his grandkids'' love lives, so he was not about to push Walter to make any grand derations.


    However, with his health failing, he could not rest easy without seeing his darling granddaughter find her happiness.


    With that thought, Cole''s face took on a look of deep seriousness.


    "Evie, Walter, now that you''ve got a kid, there are some things I''ve just got to say.


    "Bing a parent is like embarking on a journey of growth. Once the baby arrives, life changes in every way. Are you guys ready?" He skirted around the rtionship issue that was on his mind, but he was confident that the clever pair before him could read between the lines. As expected, Evangeline looped her arm through Walter''s with a yful air of relief and said, "I thought we


    were in for some trouble, Grandpa. Is this what you''re worried about?" Her eyes sparkled with warmth as she nced at Walter.


    Walter was caught off guard by the softness in Evangeline''s eyes. In a moment of awe, their eyes locked. With the gentle pressure of her hand on his, he regained hisposure. "Grandpa, we''ve already patched things up. It was all just a big misunderstanding, and once we cleared it up, everything was fine.


    "There''s no need for concern for us anymore. Maintaining good health should be your top priority while anticipating your precious great-grandchild!"


    Cole remained skeptical until Walter brought up their past issues. Seeing Walter openly address the misunderstanding with Evangeline, however, Cole''s worries disappeared.