Chapter 165

Evelyn took a deep breath and walked back into the ER, her emotions finally under control. Julian was sitting up, his wound already bandaged. The doctor was giving him instructions when he spotted Evelyn's figure approaching. Without hesitation, Julian reached out and grabbed her hand. "Who was that on the phone?" he asked, eyes narrowing slightly. Julian could instantly tell something was off with her mood. Evelyn smiled lightly, keeping her voice casual. "Grandpa called." Of course, she didn't say that Charles was furious about their secret marriage. Instead, she planned to feel out her grandfather's mood when she got home. Julian clearly sensed she was holding something back. He leaned in slightly, voice low. "Is he mad? Blaming me for not protecting you?" Evelyn chuckled again, shaking her head just as Victor piped up, totally oblivious to the tension. "No way!" Victor held up his phone, looking between the couple. "Julian, your marriage to little Evelyn? It's all over the internet