Chapter 227

Evelyn still couldn't calm down even after getting in the car. In the back seat, Franklin glanced down at his wife leaning against his shoulder and murmured, "So, that brat..." He didn't finish the sentence, but his eyes quietly swept to the driver's seat to study Julian. There was suspicion written all over his gaze. To be honest, Franklin wasn't thrilled about Julian. Just the rumors floating around were enough to leave a bad first impression. And once he'd linked Julian to that Nathaniel guy—ugh, the man could practically feel his blood pressure spike. Yeah... not exactly pleased. Jessica Reed squeezed her husband's hand gently and quietly said, "He's not bad at all. Don't be too quick to judge." She actually found Julian pretty decent, especially from the way he looked at Evelyn—not something he could fake. Jessica could clearly see the affection in Julian's eyes. Franklin just grunted in response, not entirely convinced. Jessica patted his arm, trying to calm him down. In her mind