Chapter 186 

Flora had been upset about the rumors linking Glenn to a mysterious girlfriend. 

After all, everyone knew Glenn was the sort who kept his nose clean–he’d never had his name splashed across the gossip columns with any woman. If news ever broke that he was seeing someone, it usually meant it was the real thing. 

But when Flora found out the supposed girlfriend was Evangeline, she actually felt a wave of relief. 

Evangeline had, after all, married her older brother. And it was obvious to anyone how much she loved him–she’d spent years trying to win over their entire family just for his sake. Flora had witnessed that herself. 

Still, she couldn’t quite shake her unease. 

Glenn was handsome, capable, and, most importantly, fiercely loyal when it came to relationships. Flora worried that Evangeline might be swayed by the chatter online, start overthinking things, and develop feelings for Glenn. 

As Evangeline glanced sideways, she caught the anxious, expectant look in Flora’s eyes–and suddenly understood why Flora, despite being upset, insisted on hitching a ride with her. 

So, it was about Glenn. 

Keeping her eyes on the road, Evangeline said, “I can only answer your first question. The other two, you should really be asking the people involved, not me.” 

Flora considered that and then asked, “So, what’s going on between you and Glenn?” 

“We’ve been friends for years,” Evangeline replied. 

Flora’s heart skipped a beat. “Childhood friends?” 

“You could say that.” 

Flora’s nerves ratcheted up another notch. She’d never been in a relationship herself, but she knew enough to realize that childhood friends were notorious for falling for each other. 

Trying to sound casual, she pressed, “So… you don’t like him, do you?” 

Otherwise, why would Evangeline have married her brother instead of Glenn? 

Evangeline raised an eyebrow, reading between the lines. She’d been a teenager 

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once, too–she understood exactly why Flora was asking. 

But instead of reassuring her, Evangeline replied, “Glenn’s good–looking and talented–of course I like him.” 

She wasn’t lying. Glenn was the sort of guy women found impossible to dislike. Even she, once upon a time, had felt her heart skip a beat around him. 

But she knew perfectly well that what she felt wasn’t what she wanted–or what Glenn wanted, for that matter. 

Whatever there was between them, it was less like a fragile romance that could shatter at any moment, and more like the unspoken bond of two kindred spirits–almost family. 

Flora, oblivious to these nuances, heard the seriousness in Evangeline’s tone and panicked. “Evangeline, you- you’re married to my brother! How could you admit to liking another man?” 

Evangeline didn’t miss a beat. “Your brother got married, and he still likes other women, doesn’t he?” 

“That’s not the same at all!” 

“Why not?” 

“He’s a guy. It’s normal for men to be a little… less devoted. Besides, you were the one who insisted on marrying him in the first place.” 

Evangeline gave a wry smile. “So if I was stubborn about marrying your brother, what’s wrong with being stubborn about liking Glenn now?” 

Flora was left speechless, fuming. She finally shot Evangeline a glare and threatened, “You’re unbelievable, Evangeline. Seriously, I’m going to tell my brother everything. He should just divorce you.” 

Evangeline barely reacted. 

She’d heard threats like that too many times before. Divorce? Been there, done that. Words like those didn’t even register as a threat anymore. 

Flora knew Soren had no intention of getting divorced–she was just lashing out, hoping to rattle Evangeline. But when Evangeline brushed it off, Flora only grew more frustrated. 

When the car finally pulled up in front of the hotel, Flora jumped out and slammed 

the door behind her. 

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Evangeline was used to this kind of behavior and didn’t give it another thought as she drove off toward the underground parking lot. 

The moment Flora stepped onto the sidewalk, she pulled out her phone and dialed Soren. 

She told him everything Evangeline had said today, including how she was supposedly still after Glenn, despite being married. 

Soren was silent for a moment. “She really said that?” 

Flora nodded emphatically. “She did. You need to teach her a lesson, Soren. Divorce her. Or at least scare her a little–otherwise, she’s going to embarrass you one of these days.” 

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