SWNOVELS Chapter 468
Chapter 468
+25 BONUS
For some reason, even as Walter's voice rang out in frustration, Evangeline saw only weariness in his eyes, which was a sight she had never witnessed in him before.
In her eyes, Walter was unstoppable. No matter the workload or the complexity of his social life, he always seemed to glide through gatherings with a wine glass in hand, effortlessly becoming the center of attention, the brightest star in the room. However, he was showing signs of fatigue. Was it the relentless demands of his job, or was it because of Minnie, who would not make an appearance simply because she was not feeling well?
He was hurt, deeply affected by the woman he adored. What an irony it was that the woman he adored was not her.
Her heart, once as sturdy as a rock, felt as if it had been punctured. Her once impregnable heart had crumbled in a moment.
Evangeline found herself, against her better judgment, feeling a wave of tenderness for Walter
She longed to be by his side.
However, she had her own reasons, too.
She dreamed that her child could spend time with his father, that they could be a family, sitting together, full of happiness just like in the movies.
Since she could not share her life with Walter, it would be a great pity if they never experienced even that simple joy.
Taking a deep breath, a flicker of resolve shone in her deep, dark eyes. "Walter, do you realize who's here with you to watch the sunrise?"
She was ready to join Walter in watching the sunrise, and even more, to be part of everything he wished for.
However, if Walter's heart was not truly in that, if she was just a stand-in for someone else, just a placeholder, what was the point of her being there? Evangeline's love for Walter was unwavering, always. Her love ran so deep that she could not bear even the smallest imperfection in their relationship. With things as they were, it was impossible to expect Walter to meet her halfway with the same fervor.
All she wanted thus was for Walter to recognize who was standing by his side.
Walter's gaze was intense, his dark eyes reflecting Evangeline's slightly chubby yet stunningly beautiful
face.
"I know, of course, I do." Walter's voice was firm and sure.
Right then, beside him, was his most beloved woman and their child yet to be born...
Everything shifted with those words from Walter's lips. The tension that had once defined them melted away in an instant.
No more heated arguments. No more overpowering control. No ambiguous flirts or fiery moments.
In that instant, they were like a couple who had weathered years together, comfortable and fan
He was steady and reserved. She was kind and caring Even their unexpected eye contact sparkled with contentment and joy
It all felt so right, so perfect.
It felt so perfect that Evangeline wondered if she was dreaming, a dream so wonderful she had not even dared to imagine it.
In that dream, she and him, their life together, it was exactly like that... a stark contrast to the bustling dance floor below on the cruise ship.
In Evangeline and Walter's world, there was only tranquility.
Walter presented her with a dress he had chosen with care.
He never let on to Evangeline that he was the mastermind behind the design, crafting it specially for his wife-to-be, who was expecting their children.
He had hoped to see her slip into it, but faced with her bashful, delicate charm, he chose to be a gentleman just this once, leaving Evangeline to the privacy of the room. Chapter 469
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