Chapter 457
Chapter 457
Walter thought back to that suggestive photo, and a sense of admiration for Minnie bubbled up. It was Just a shot of a hand being touched, but Minnie had a way of making it seem like they had done something scandalous.
“So, you got Mr. Zimmer to invite me to your yacht bash just so I could see with my own eyes how happy you are with your new flame?” Evangeline scoffed.
At that moment, she felt the sting of the truth: The guy she was crazy about was just downright mean.
Back when she was alone, he blamed her for wrecking his thing with Julia. He got back at her, sure, but
she could handle that.
However, this? There was a saying that went, ‘Even a wild beast would not eat its own young.” She was carrying his baby, crying out loud. Why did she have to put up with that kind of cruelty?
Meanwhile, Minnie, who had popped out to brew some coffee, spotted Walter on the phone, his face a tangled web of emotions. She knew in a heartbeat it had to be Evangeline on the line.
She dashed back, coffee forgotten, and sidled up to Walter with a voice dripping with sweetness “Walter, who’s on the phone? Is it Evangeline?”
Walter shot her a look, his mind reeling. Who would have guessed that Minnie, all dolled up and dripping with charm, was a mastermind with a never–say–die attitude?
Minnie did not wait for an answer. She snatched the phone and cooed into it. “Evangeline, you finally rang! I’ve missed you like crazy. Mr. Zimmer must’ve clued you in, right? It’s Walter’s birthday in three days, and he’s throwing a yacht party to celebrate. Then it’s just him and me, watching the sunrise over the ocean.
“You have to be there for the big day!”
Minnie’s voice bubbled over with excitement, each word more enthusiastic than the last.
Evangeline rolled her eyes. The bragging was so over the top that it was almost funny. However, instead of getting mad, she felt a strange urge to see for herself just how lovey–dovey Minnie and Walter really were. The thought made her wonder if she was a bit of a glutton for punishment.
However, she could not agree right away. That would be way too easy and totally not fitting for someone like her, the Foster family’s darling princess. Playing hard to get was the name of the game if she wanted to keep the upper hand.
With a playful smirk, she teased, “Ms. Kast, if you and Walter are all set for a romantic sunrise at sea, why would I crash the party? I’d be like the ultimate third wheel. No thanks, I’ll pass on being that annoying.”
Evangeline was playing coy, but deep down, she knew Minnie’s super–warm invite was just a setup for her to witness the couple’s public displays of affection firsthand. No matter how much she played it cool, Minnie would not stop bugging her to come.
Minnie laughed off the refusal. “Oh, come on! Walter and I would be thrilled to have you there. You’ve seen our whole love story unfold, from the meet–cute to this moment. It wouldn’t be the same without your blessing.” Minnie spoke while playfully nudging Walter with her shoulder. “Right, Walter?”
Chapter 45
Walter, trying to act all casual, just rubbed his chin and
