Chapter 422
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Walter’s finger pressed gently against Minnie’s lips as he teased, “Don’t talk like that. There are lines I’ve drawn that I won’t cross. Stirring the pot will only make things harder for me.”
Frankly, he wanted zero physical contact with Minnie at this very second.
Minnie mistook his self–control for deep care, and her cheeks turned a rosy pink. “I wish we could keep this up forever.”
Just as they were wrapped up in each other, Walter’s phone shattered the moment. He hit the answer button, and his face said it all–total resignation.
“Where in the world are you, you rascal?” Trey’s voice crackled through the phone, bristling with anger. “At the office.” Walter’s reply was detached, brief, and to the point.
“Swing by after you clock out!”
Trey did not even flinch at his grandson’s curt tone, barking out the command.
“Why should I bother going back?”
If Evangeline was not there, Trey would just go on and on about chasing her down.
With Minnie still in the picture, how could he even think about Evangeline? Heading back would just be a headache. Maybe it was better to stay away.
“Come on, what kind of question is that? I tell you to come home, and you ask why. Like it or not, you’re coming back today!”
The line went dead. Walter pocketed his phone with a scowl.
Minnie, catching his grim look, offered some words of comfort, “You’ve been with me non–stop for a month, not even visiting your grandfather. He’s probably missing you. Let’s skip dinner tonight, and you can go keep him company.”
Minnie was not
y being selfless.
She was playing her cards to look good in front of Walter, acting the part of the dutiful granddaughter. Too bad she did not realize her clever act was wasted on Walter, who had no desire to return.
“Really?” His eyes narrowed, the warmth gone in an instant.
Minnie tensed up, but she had already committed to her role of the devoted partner, Clenching her teeth, she pressed on, “Walter, Grandpa is not getting any younger, and we’ve got to show him some love and respect.
“He’s not exactly my biggest fan right now, so I’ll steer clear and not cramp his style. Once we’ve got our stuff sorted, I promise we’ll both go pay our respects.
If Evangeline had said those words, Walter would have felt enamored. However, knowing it was Minnie. with Julia’s disapproving shadow lurking behind her, it just felt like a bad joke. k
How could Minnie genuinely care about Grandpa? She was just putting on a show before walking through the door.
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Even so, if she wanted to play the part of the devoted granddaughter, why burst her bubble?
With a heavy heart, Walter played along. “I’ll head out, then. David’s got a driver waiting for you downstairs at the office. Grab a bite wherever, and then head home, okay?”
Ditching Minnie was a relief for Walter, no doubt about it.
However, heading back to the Gordons? Not happening
Back at Crystal Waters House, Walter called Trey again.
“Grandpa, whatever you need to say, just spill it over the phone. I’m not coming back.”
