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Evangeline could never bring herself to meet Soren’s gaze–this was just one of the many reasons why. Now, realizing exactly what Winston was plotting, she let out a cold laugh. “Don’t bother, it’s over. Soren and I are already divorced.” “The Whitmore family and the Fawkes family are no longer in–laws, either.” “What did you say?” Winston’s voice faltered for a second, then sharpened. “You and Soren are divorced?!” “That’s right.” “When did this happen?” “Just now.” “Was it Soren’s idea?” “No, it was mine. He agreed.” “Absolutely ridiculous!” A loud thud rang through the phone–Winston had slammed his hand on the desk. Even though Evangeline wasn’t there, she could easily picture Winston’s face, red with fury, his eyes bulging as if she were the greatest disgrace the Whitmore family had ever known. He never looked at Giselle that way, though. No matter how much Giselle acted up–throwing tantrums, causing the company to lose hundreds of thousands–Winston would only sigh and, with a fond smile, ask her when she’d finally grow up. Evangeline let out a mocking laugh but said nothing. Winston’s voice grew icy cold. “This marriage was something your mother gave her life for. And you just throw it away? How can you look your mother in the eye?‘ “If your mother is watching from above and sees you squandering her sacrifice like this, how do you think she’d feel?!” “I’m telling you now–go apologize immediately!” Evangeline scoffed quietly. Chapter 28 If her mother really could see her now, she’d probably feel nothing but disappointment. But before she could muster a reply, Winston had already hung up in a huff. The Whitmore family. Winston slammed the phone down so hard his face turned almost purple with rage. “Oh, let it go. I told you long ago, Evangeline stopped seeing us as family ages back,” Hazel said, gliding into the room in a flowing red dress. She assumed Winston was upset because Evangeline refused to help, so she reached out and patted his chest comfortingly….